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New Mississippi Law Targets Predatory Towers
Mississippi lawmakers dealt a blow to predatory towing companies that target heavy trucks with a new law that will take effect July 1.
Maersk Sees Improved Prospects for Global Container Trade
A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, a bellwether for global trade, said a strong start to the year has improved the outlook for container trade demand worldwide.
C.H. Robinson Reports Lower Revenue, Net Income for Q1
C.H. Robinson Worldwide experienced a year-over-year decline in revenue and earnings during the first quarter of 2024, the company reported May 1.
Exxon to Close Pioneer Deal
The FTC declined to challenge Exxon Mobil’s $60 billion purchase of Pioneer Natural Resources but asserted that Scott Sheffield must not take a seat on the supermajor’s board.
Body of Fifth Worker Found After Baltimore Bridge Collapse
BALTIMORE — Authorities said they have recovered the body of a fifth person who was missing after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge more than a month ago.
Daimler CEO: Lack of Electric Truck Chargers a Top Concern
The world’s biggest commercial vehicle maker warned that slow progress adding charging infrastructure is threatening the shift to zero-emission trucking.
FRA: Union Pacific Undermined Regulators’ Safety Efforts
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific managers undermined the U.S. government’s efforts to assess safety at the railroad in the wake of several high-profile derailment, federal regulators say.
Buttigieg Calls on Congress to Pass Rail Bill
More than a year after a train derailment in Ohio captured mainstream attention, the nation’s top transportation officer again called on Congress to advance a freight safety bill.
California Legislators Seek to Override Veto of AV Bills
California legislators have reintroduced a pair of bills regulating autonomous trucks to potentially override a veto in September by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.