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September Used Class 8 Sales Down 4.7% Year-Over-Year
Sales of used Class 8 trucks in September declined at a modest clip compared with year-ago levels, but the prices paid for those trucks took a far steeper drop, ACT Research reported.
RXO Executive Reflects on Launching Amid Freight Down Cycle
RXO Chief Strategy Officer Jared Weisfeld discussed what it was like to launch a new company amid a freight market downturn on RXO’s one-year anniversary Nov. 1.
Speaker Johnson Eyes Defense Bill Negotiations
Trucking provisions for standardized access to military installations are tucked into the House and Senate versions of the fiscal 2024 National Defense Authorization Act.
Nikola Focuses on Hydrogen; Battery-Electric Trucks on Hold
Nikola Corp. is betting on a newly launched hydrogen big rig to regain its footing as the company said it wouldn’t deliver any electric trucks for the rest of the year after recent battery fires.
Werner Enterprises Reports Earnings Drop on Steady Revenue
Werner Enterprises experienced a year-over-year drop in earnings on a slight decrease in revenue during the third quarter, the company reported Nov. 1.
Aurora to Open Autonomous Houston-to-Dallas Route
Aurora announced the completion of a Houston terminal that finalizes the first commercial-ready route for driverless trucks.
Uber, Lyft to Pay $328 Million in Wage Theft Settlement
NEW YORK — Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft will pay a combined $328 million to settle wage theft claims in New York, Attorney General Letitia James announced Nov. 2.
Toyota Recalls Nearly 1.9 Million RAV4s
DETROIT — Toyota said Nov. 2 it is recalling nearly 1.9 million RAV4 small SUVs in the U.S. to fix a problem with batteries that can move during forceful turns and potentially cause a fire.
Toyota Hikes Pay on Heels of UAW-Detroit Deals
Toyota Motor Corp. is raising wages for assembly workers in the U.S. after its Detroit carmaking rivals reached tentative deals with their union to boost pay.