Changes are being made in a nearly 2-year-old federal government requirement regarding performance levels at four Class I freight railroads.
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Cincinnati Airport Deploys Autonomous Baggage Handling EVs
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is using devices known as Auto-DollyTugs, electric autonomous vehicles complete with “robotic arms,” to handle baggage and cargo.
Yellow Repays $700M COVID-Era Treasury Loan Plus Interest
Yellow repaid a $700 million loan it received from the Treasury Department through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, the bankrupt less-than-truckload carrier said.
Kroger CFO Departs During Uncertainty on Albertsons Merger
Kroger Co. said Feb. 5 that its chief financial officer is leaving for another company as the supermarket operator waits for regulators’ ruling on its proposed merger with Albertsons Cos.
Hertz Plans Cost Cuts After Earnings Miss on EV Adjustment
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. is looking to cut costs after it missed analysts’ fourth-quarter estimates as it sold down its fleet of Tesla Inc. electric vehicles.
FHWA Awards Grants to Develop Charging, Hydrogen Stations
Eyeing heavy truck emissions, the FHWA has awarded nearly half of $622.57 million in new infrastructure grants to megawatt and kilowatt charging and hydrogen fueling projects.
Volvo Details Engine, Transmission Updates for Redesigned VNL
Volvo Trucks North America on Feb. 6 outlined enhancements to its D13 engine and I-Shift transmission that helped the OEM achieve efficiency gains with its redesigned VNL Class 8 tractor.
Congress Passes Bill to Protect Moving Privacy
Legislation designed to protect people’s personal information during a move was recently cleared by Congress for President Joe Biden’s signature.
Uber Freight Unveils Pilot for New Scheduling API
Uber Freight is piloting a new scheduling application programming interface that aims to foster seamless communication across its network, the company announced Feb. 5.
Auto Stoppages Push P.A.M. Transportation Into Red in Q4
Labor stoppages at automotive manufacturers across the U.S. and a weak freight environment hit profits at carrier P.A.M. Transportation in the final three months of 2023, the company said.