Canadian railway operations have resumed after a brief work stoppage, following government intervention in an ongoing labor dispute.
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Trucking Reacts to DEA Proposal to Downgrade Marijuana
A DEA proposal to downgrade marijuana from the most serious category of federal drug offenses to a lesser category has drawn more than 43,000 comments from groups and individuals.
Truck Driver Pay Drops 7.4% in Q2 as Freight Keeps Slumping
The trucking industry continued to experience a decline in driver compensation during the second quarter, with much of that led by lackluster starting pay.
Shell Set to Cut 20% of Jobs in Some Oil and Gas Divisions
Shell is set to cut around 20% of its workforce in some oil and gas exploration and development divisions as CEO Wael Sawan works to boost efficiency and profitability.
NTSB Update Highlights Questions About Remote-Control Trains
The CSX worker who discovered his friend run over by a pair of remote-control locomotives last year sees a simple solution to preventing similar deaths in the future: two-person crews.
Uber Invests in Self-Driving Software Firm Wayve
Uber Technologies is making a strategic investment in U.K.-based autonomous driving software provider Wayve Technologies.
US Economic Growth for Q2 Is Revised Up to 3% Annual Rate
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy grew last quarter at a healthy 3% annual pace, fueled by strong consumer spending and business investment, the government said Aug. 29.
J.D. Power Cuts 2024 EV Sales Forecast in US by More Than 3%
As mainstream car buyers continue to shun electric vehicles, automotive researcher J.D. Power said Aug. 28 that battery-powered models will account for just 9% of sales in the U.S. this year.
July Port Container Volumes Jump Amid Early Holiday Season
U.S. ports are reporting record gains for this time of year with volumes being boosted by school supplies and an earlier-than-normal peak shipping season.
CARB’s Biofuel Changes Raise Concern
American agriculture groups are decrying California’s planned 20% cap on U.S.-made canola- and soy-based biodiesel and renewable diesel that could tip the market toward foreign sources.