A woman charged in the murder of an informant who cooperated with law enforcement to bust a string of staged crashes with tractor-trailers has agreed to work with federal investigators.
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Trailer Orders Fall 19% in June to 6,300 Units
U.S. trailer orders continued trending below the year-ago figures in June, ACT Research reported.
Trucking Weathers Another Increase in Cargo Theft for Q2
The trucking industry continued to weather an increase in cargo theft activity during the second quarter of 2024.
Paccar Technical Center Expands Campus, Adds Staff
The Paccar Technical Center continues to grow in size and head count, some 42 years after the Mount Vernon, Wash., facility began operations, according to its top executive.
Peterbilt Rolls Out SmartLINQ Prognostics Software Addition
Peterbilt recently launched a broader rollout of its Prognostics diagnostics software, a senior executive said.
Public EV Chargers Set to Surpass Gas Stations in Eight Years
America’s EV charger deserts continued to vanish in the second quarter, as a motley array of networks switched on 704 new, public fast-charging stations, an increase of 9% in three months,
Global Shipping Strains Spark Fears of an Inflation Comeback
Merchandise trade is withstanding its first post-pandemic shock, with no noticeable flareup of global consumer prices. But that’s not guaranteed to last if snarls prove long-lasting.
Amazon Prime Day Drives Online Sales Up 11% to $14.2 Billion
U.S. shoppers spent $14.2 billion online during Amazon.com Inc.’s 48-hour Prime Day sale, up 11% from a year ago and in line with estimates, according to Adobe Inc.
Ford Commits $3 Billion to Boost Truck Output After EV Delay
Ford will invest $3 billion to build its profitable Super Duty F-Series pickup truck at a plant in Ontario, shifting focus at the site after previously delaying plans for an electric SUV.
Port of LA Container Volumes Up 14% on Strong Trade Activity
West Coast ports are closing out the first half of 2024 with strong trade volumes, boosted by an early peak season, solid consumer spending and threats of strikes at East and Gulf Coast ports.
