Truck tonnage reached 13 consecutive months of year-over-year declines after a slight decrease in March, American Trucking Associations reported April 23.
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Tesla to Cut More Than 6,000 Jobs in Texas, California
Tesla Inc. plans to cut more than 6,000 jobs across Texas and California as part of CEO Elon Musk’s demand to slash more than 10% of the global workforce.
ATRI Study Touts Renewable Diesel’s Benefits
There are operational and environmental gains to be realized for fleets that favor renewable diesel fuel over battery-electric vehicles, according to a new ATRI study.
General Motors Reports Strong Q1 Profits
DETROIT — Despite a small dip in U.S. vehicle sales, General Motors’ first-quarter net income rose more than 25% on strong deliveries of pickup trucks and other higher-profit vehicles.
PepsiCo Beats Q1 Revenue Forecasts
PepsiCo reported better-than-expected revenue in the first quarter on strong international demand for its snacks and beverages.
UPS Profit Tops Estimates
UPS Inc. reported profit higher than analysts’ estimates as the courier’s head count management and restructuring of its delivery routes began to bear fruit.
Jury Finds BNSF Contributed to Two Asbestos Deaths
A federal jury on April 22 said BNSF Railway contributed to the deaths of two people who were exposed to asbestos decades ago when tainted mining material was shipped through a Montana town.
Diesel Price Dips Back Below $4 at $3.992 a Gallon
The national average diesel price dipped 2.3 cents to edge below $4 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released April 22.
Pre-Trip Prowess Powers Nevada’s Hart to Grand Champion Crown
Matt Hart, a scrappy driver with FedEx Freight, surpassed a competitive field to take home grand champion honors at Nevada’s Truck Driving Championships on April 6.
Perspective: EB-3 Visa Provides Route to Labor Solution
Increasingly, trucking companies’ search for truck drivers is moving beyond U.S. borders as immigration programs become a greater focal point.