Infrastructure projects aimed at expanding and improving truck drivers’ access to parking are receiving $292 million in federal funding, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced.
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Transportation Nominees on Senate’s To-Do List
Robin Hutcheson’s exit from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will add to a list of transportation nominations the Senate will be tasked to consider during an election year.
Xos Class 8 Tractor Start of Production Remains on Schedule
Xos’ plans for manufacturing a Class 8 tractor remain on schedule even as the electric truck maker sought to bolster its finances earlier in January, CEO Dakota Semler told Transport Topics.
Maintenance Costs Rise in Q3, Report Finds
Parts and labor costs in the trucking industry rose 1.9% in the third quarter of 2023 according to a report by American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council and Decisiv.
Buttigieg Calls on Congress to Pass Rail Safety Bill
Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently pressed Congress to pass legislation that would strengthen rail safety policies.
Kodiak Opens Second Truck Port at Ryder Facility in Houston
Kodiak Robotics opened a second truck port for its autonomous semis at a Ryder System Inc. fleet maintenance facility in Houston, the companies said Jan. 23.
CSX Reports Slight Revenue Knock for Q4
CSX Corp. experienced a slight decrease in year-over-year revenue during the fourth quarter of 2023, the company reported Jan. 24.
US Economy Grew at Strong 3.3% Rate to End 2023
WASHINGTON — The nation’s economy grew at a brisk 3.3% annual pace in Q4 as Americans showed a continued willingness to spend despite high interest rates and price levels.
Hyzon Sends Four Hydrogen FCEV Trucks to PFG in California
Hyzon delivered four trucks to Performance Food Group’s Vistar facility in Fontana, Calif., the first deliveries of the hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle to its largest U.S. customer.
Knight-Swift Reports 11% Revenue Increase for Q4
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. profits dropped during the fourth quarter but the carrier experienced an increase in revenue, the company reported Jan. 24.