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State Department Restarts Visas for Foreign Truckers - TT
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (486+ words) The State Department has resumed issuing work visas to foreign commercial truck drivers but is taking a harder line on approvals, with stricter screening and vetting processes now in place. "We will only issue a visa if the applicant demonstrates…...
What Is the Lowest-Cost Regional Freight Format? - TT
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (490+ words) Many are betting on autonomous configurations of legacy tractors, but for Humble Robotics CEO Eyal Cohen, it involves a battery-electric, cabless Class 8 autonomous vehicle. Cohen, a former Apple, Otto, Uber and Waabi executive, took his vision for a platform capable…...
STG to Exit Chapter 11 in Coming Weeks as Court Backs Plan - TT
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (525+ words) STG Logistics expects to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the next few weeks after receiving a key assent to its plans, the intermodal and drayage services provider said. Dublin, Ohio-based STG and 64 affiliates filed for court protection Jan. 12 in…...
Amerit Expands in Canada With Pro Reefer Acquisition - TT
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (200+ words) Amerit Fleet Solutions acquired Pro Reefer, a Canadian fleet maintenance provider that specializes in refrigerated trailer equipment, the company announced May 21. The acquisition expands Amerit's service footprint into Canada and adds refrigerated fleet maintenance capabilities for customers in the U. S. and…...
NYSE, Crypto Exchange to Offer No-Expire Oil Futures - TT
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (430+ words) Intercontinental Exchange Inc. , owner of the New York Stock Exchange, is working with crypto exchange operator OKX to launch oil futures contracts that never expire." ICE's futures prices for Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate, known as WTI, will underpin…...
Oil Prices Climb Over Disruptions Around Strait of Hormuz - TT
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (549+ words) HONG KONG " World shares advanced May 22, with Tokyo's benchmark logging a record high close following modest gains on Wall Street, while oil prices rose in the absence of signs of progress toward ending the'Iran war. Oil prices remained elevated over…...
Chevron, California in Spat Over High Gas Prices - TT
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (496+ words) SACRAMENTO, Calif. " California Gov. Gavin Newsom is in a spat with a major oil company over who is to blame for the state's high gas prices, with the Democratic governor's office urging drivers not to fill up at Chevron stations…...
Stellantis Targets 60 New Models by 2030 - TT
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (930+ words) Stellantis NV announced a major investment push focused on four core brands in a broad reset to boost profitability. The automaking group will spend some 60 billion euros ($70 billion) through 2030 to launch 60 new models, prioritizing the Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat…...
Waymo Halts Atlanta Robotaxi Service Over Flood Risk - TT
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (369+ words) Waymo has temporarily halted service in Atlanta over concerns that its robotaxis may attempt to drive on flooded roads, the latest setback over an issue that recently led the company to recall thousands of vehicles. It's the second city where…...
Natalie Lung and Amy Stillman
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (93+ words) Transport Topics Latest News Updates From Natalie Lung and Amy Stillman Waymo Halts Atlanta Robotaxi Service Over Flood Risk Waymo has temporarily halted service in Atlanta over concerns that its robotaxis may attempt to drive on flooded roads, following a…...