Vinn White, who already leads the Department of Transportation’s artificial intelligence effort, has been named acting leader of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
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NTSB Chair Says Norfolk Southern Botched Vent-and-Burn Call
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — The head of the National Transportation Safety Board said that Norfolk Southern tried to interfere with the agency’s investigation into the East Palestine derailment.
Industries Fearing a Port Strike Urge Biden to Revive Talks
Dozens of U.S. industry associations urged the White House to help restart talks between East and Gulf coast dockworkers and port operators, saying a strike is the last thing the economy needs.
FedEx’s Strong Profit Forecast Drives Stock Surge
FedEx Corp. forecast profit above Wall Street’s expectations and said it would buy back $2.5 billion of its stock over the next year.
Rivian to Form EV Venture With $5 Billion From Volkswagen
Volkswagen will invest $5 billion to form a joint venture with electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive, throwing a lifeline to the startup and giving VW access to Rivian’s technology.
GM Hires CEO Whitten for Troubled Cruise Robotaxi Service
General Motors on June 25 named a veteran technology executive with roots in the video game industry to steer its troubled robotaxi service Cruise.
Federal Regulators Hear Complaints About Predatory Towing
Trucking companies and towing service operators each got to air their grievances before federal regulators during a June 21 session on predatory towing practices.
Senators Introduce Anti-Trafficking Bill
Legislation designed to enhance the federal government’s efforts to combat human trafficking was recently introduced in the Senate.
Senators Introduce Anti-Trafficking Bill
Legislation designed to enhance the federal government’s efforts to combat human trafficking was recently introduced in the Senate.
Trackside Sensor Didn’t Catch Burning Rail Bearing in Ohio
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — The NTSB confirmed that a trackside detector failed to detect accurate elevated temperatures in a railcar bearing that was on fire 20 miles away from where it derailed.