29 Jun Xos Delivers Test Vehicles to UniFirst Xos Inc., a Los Angeles-based manufacturer of fully electric Classes 5-8 commercial vehicles, announced it signed an agreement to deliver three Xos electric step vans to UniFirst Corp. in a test program with potential for additional vehicle purchases for use across the United States. Read more...
29 Jun Diesel Hits $3.30 a Gallon After 1.3¢ Climb The national average price of diesel increased for the ninth consecutive week June 28 when it climbed 1.3 cents to reach $3.30 a gallon, the Energy Information Administration reported. Read more...
29 Jun Ports on Both Coasts Continue Record-Setting Levels in May The nation’s ports remained very busy in May, as high shipment volume continued to flow through facilities on both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts at a record-setting pace. Read more...
29 Jun XL Fleet Added to Russell 3000, 2000 Indexes XL Fleet Corp., a provider of hybrid electrification solutions for Classes 2-6 commercial and municipal vehicles, announced it has been added to the Russell 3000 Index and the U.S. Small Cap Russell 2000 Index effective June 28. Read more...
29 Jun Hirschbach Announces Acquisition of Lessors Hirschbach Motor Lines announced June 22 that it is expanding with the acquisition of Lessors Inc. Read more...
29 Jun Former Werner CEO Greg Werner Dies Greg Werner, the former CEO of Werner Enterprises, has died, the company confirmed June 25. Read more...
29 Jun Schumer, Buttigieg Vow to Advance NYC Gateway Tunnel Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg vowed to advance a long-delayed rail tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey using money expected to be appropriated this year. Read more...
29 Jun Baker Hughes Takes a Stake in Synthetic Natural Gas Startup Baker Hughes is taking a 15% stake in a startup that aims to produce natural gas from hydrogen and carbon dioxide, the oil field service company’s latest move to invest in technology designed to capture emissions. Read more...
29 Jun Crossword Puzzle Solution for June 28, 2021 Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the June 28, 2021 print edition. Read more...
29 Jun House Considers Highway Policy Bill This Week Legislation designed to update the country’s surface transportation policies is scheduled for floor consideration this week, likely today or Wednesday, in the U.S. House of Representatives. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill. Read more...