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Inflation Eased Slightly in September
WASHINGTON — Measures of U.S. inflation in September showed that the pace of price increases is still grinding lower, though at a slow and uneven pace.
Class 8 Sales Fall in September for Second Consecutive Month
Class 8 retail sales in September fell from the year-ago period for the second straight month, declining 3.2%, Wards Intelligence reported.
UAW Members Walk Out at Ford Kentucky Truck Plant
Ford Motor Co. became the latest strike target for the United Auto Workers after members walked out of its largest plant, a highly profitable pickup factory in Kentucky.
Tesla Taps European Stainless Steel Producer for Cybertruck
Tesla Inc. is sourcing some stainless steel panels for the exterior of its new Cybertruck from Finnish supplier Outokumpu Oyj, which has worked to accommodate the electric vehicle’s unconventional design, according to people familiar with the matter.
KAG Acquires Liquid Bulk Carrier Idaho Milk Transport
Kenan Advantage Group has acquired Idaho Milk Transport, the company announced Oct. 11. The deal expands KAG’s reach in the Pacific Northwest.
Port of Savannah Seeks to Deepen Shipping Lane Again
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Just 18 months after crews finished the $1 billion dredging of the Savannah River channel, the Georgia Ports Authority wants to study deepening the shipping lane again.
Navistar Relaunches Financial Services Retail Capabilities
Truck maker Navistar announced Oct. 4 that its financial services business is reintroducing retail capabilities to serve truck and bus customers.
FHWA Releases $61 Billion to States
States are getting their third annual raise in highway funds while dollar amounts remain unchanged for bridge and Appalachian development road improvements from money released by FHWA.
ATA’s Chris Spear, ATRI Headline MCE 2023 Agenda
American Trucking Associations’ annual Management Conference & Exhibition in Austin will showcase insight, perspective and analysis meant to boost understanding about the industry.