29 May XStream Trucking Seeks Larger Share of Aerodynamics Market Aerodynamic devices intended to calm turbulence and improve fuel efficiency for heavy-duty vehicles come in many shapes and sizes — from wheel covers to fairings over, under and behind trailers. Now a group of investors has provided additional support to XStream Trucking Inc., whose TruckWings device automatically encloses the area between the tractor and trailer. Read more...
29 May FedEx Practice of Diverting Delivery of Huawei Parcels Called a Political Ploy FedEx Corp.’s reported practice of rerouting Huawei parcels to the United States without the Chinese company’s authorization demonstrates that the U.S. government is leaving no stone unturned to disrupt normal business activities, analysts said May 28. Read more...
29 May Cameron LNG Poised for First Export Shipment With First LNG Tanker Cameron LNG is poised to load its first export shipment of liquefied natural gas after the arrival of the first LNG tanker at its Louisiana facility. Read more...
29 May Auto Industry’s Weakness Drags Down Global Economic Growth A decline in global car sales likely reduced world gross domestic product by 0.2% last year, and a flat auto market will continue to dampen global manufacturing indicators in 2019, according to a report by Fitch Ratings on May 28. Read more...
29 May Robots Taking on More Georgia Warehouse Jobs as Industry Grows E-commerce, growing at 15% a year, is driving a second boom in Georgia’s robust warehousing and logistics industry, which employs about 118,000 packers and material handlers across the state. Read more...
29 May Ford, Walmart in Group Developing Last-Mile Robots Human-like robots that can move across sidewalks and climb stairs are on the way to neighborhoods, and they are looking to track down humans. But this scenario is not from the latest sequel to “The Terminator.” This two-legged, two-armed robot, named Digit, is being produced by the Ford Motor Co. and Agility Robotics of Oregon, and is seeking to deliver goods to consumers. Read more...
29 May Renault’s Message to Nissan: Fiat Deal Is Good for All of Us Renault SA Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard arrived in Tokyo with a crucial mission: to sell the proposed merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV and Renault SA to longtime partner Nissan Motor Co. Read more...
29 May Alaska Truck Driving Championships to Blend Safety, Fun The Alaska Truck Driving Championships promise to mix safety with fun as some of the top drivers in the state show up to show off their skills. Read more...
29 May Rep. Earl Blumenauer Proposes Fuel Tax Increase Rep. Earl Blumenauer, a member of the tax policy-writing Ways and Means panel, recently unveiled legislation that would increase federal fuel taxes. Read more...
29 May Ohio Trash Collection and Recycling Carrier Seeks Exemption From HOS Shorthaul Requirements Kimble Recycling & Disposal Inc. has requested a five-year exemption from federal hours-of-service shorthaul requirements, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced in a May 28 Federal Register document. Read more...