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John Hess Calls Investors to Back Chevron Deal Before Vote

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John Hess is talking to directly with shareholders in a last-ditch effort to ensure enough support for a $53 billion takeover by Chevron Corp., according to people familiar with the matter.

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Judge Signs Off on $600M Ohio Train Derailment Settlement

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A federal judge has signed off on the $600 million class action settlement over last year’s disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment in eastern Ohio.

Wednesday, May 22

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Big Oil Investigation Sent to Justice Department by Dems

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Democrats are asking the Department of Justice to investigate major oil companies and their trade groups following a congressional probe.

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Volvo, Aurora Unveil Production-Ready Autonomous Tractor

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LAS VEGAS — Volvo Trucks has unveiled its first production-ready autonomous Class 8 tractor, which combines its newly updated VNL model with Aurora’s automated driving technology.

Delaware Creates Police Unit Focusing on Interstate Drivers

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Three interstates forming the backbone of Delaware’s freight route are now the focus of a new state police Highway Safety Unit that will concentrate on patrolling interstate traffic.

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April Trailer Orders Up After Six Months of Declines

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U.S. trailer orders increased year-over-year for the first time in six months during April, ACT Research reported.

Electrification Has Its Challenges, J.B. Hunt’s Simpson Says

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LAS VEGAS — J.B. Hunt's Shelley Simpson encouraged attendees at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo to be part of the solutions and innovation of sustainable transportation.

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New Cars in California Could Alert Drivers to Speeding

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California could eventually join the EU in requiring all new cars to alert drivers when they break the speed limit, a proposal aimed at reducing traffic deaths.

Average US Vehicle Age Hits Record 12.6 Years

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DETROIT — Cars, trucks and SUVs in the U.S. keep getting older, hitting a record average age of 12.6 years in 2024 as people hang on to their vehicles largely because new ones cost so much.

Tuesday, May 21

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US Puts Its 1 Million-Barrel Gasoline Reserve Up for Sale

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The Biden administration is putting its cache of 1 million barrels of gasoline on the market, after being ordered to liquidate the reserve by Congress.

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Alm: Heavy-Duty EV Adoption Must Include Carbon Pricing

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LAS VEGAS — Expediting adoption of heavy-duty battery-electric trucks is a multifactor conundrum, but the answer must include a price on carbon dioxide emissions, Volvo Trucks' Alm says.

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Hino, Hexagon Purus Launch Class 8 Battery-Electric Truck

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LAS VEGAS — Hino Trucks and Hexagon Purus launched a Class 8 battery-electric truck known as the Tern RC8 on May 20, with serial production set to begin in the fourth quarter.

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Expert Panel Critical of Regulatory Push for Electric Trucks

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SAN ANTONIO — The road ahead for fleets to convert to electric trucks is an expensive and challenging one, a panel of trucking experts told executives at ATA's 2024 Midyear Management Session.

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Tesla’s Priestley to EV Fleets: Now Is the Time to Scale

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LAS VEGAS — In a rare trade show appearance for the company, the head of Tesla’s heavy-duty truck program stressed that electric truck technology is ready for prime time.

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Georgia’s Auto Port Has Its Busiest Month Ever

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SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Georgia Ports Authority reported May 21 that April was its busiest month ever for automobile shipments at the Port of Brunswick.

ATA Reports More Tonnage Declines for April

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Truck tonnage continued to experience year-over-year declines in April, American Trucking Associations reported May 21.

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Candor Expedite Launches Cold Chain Division

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Expedited freight specialist Candor Expedite launched a cold chain division in early May, building the launch around a specially designed pallet that can maintain cargo temperatures for days, the company said.

ATA Unveils New Image Campaign Slogan

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SAN ANTONIO — American Trucking Associations has a new image campaign slogan: “Nothing Without Trucking.”

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Shell Investors Back Weaker Emissions Targets

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Shell shareholders approved the company’s new energy transition plan with weaker carbon emissions targets.

Monday, May 20

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Diesel Price Drops 5.9¢ to Hit $3.789 a Gallon

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The national average diesel price continued to slide, shedding 5.9 cents to reach $3.789 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released May 20.

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Hundreds Warn EPA: Don’t Back CARB Ban on Diesel Locomotives

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Government officials, public agencies and business interests warn EPA that approving California’s rule to outlaw diesel locomotives will harm the nation’s interconnected rail system.

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Maximizing Efficiency: Strategic Technology Investment

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Efficiency is the heartbeat of any successful transportation organization. In an industry where time is money, investing in the right technology becomes a strategic imperative.

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Fuel Cell Maker Symbio Unveils Class 8 FCEV Demonstrator

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Hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer Symbio, backed by three auto industry heavyweights, unwrapped a Class 8 tractor equipped with its powertrain.

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Movers Group Seeks Review of $20B Contract for Military Moves

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A coalition is calling on Congress to direct the Government Accountability Office to conduct an evaluation of the new program slated to provide moves for the nation’s military.

Canadian Rail Labor Dispute Talks Restart; CN Revises Offer

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Canadian National Railway made a revised offer May 16 to the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, raising hopes of a settlement in a labor dispute.

Crossword Puzzle Solution for May 20, 2024

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Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the May 20, 2024 print edition.

Ship That Caused Baltimore Bridge Collapse Escorted to Port

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BALTIMORE — The recovery from the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse reached a milestone May 20 as the Dali was escorted back to port, its damaged bow covered with smashed shipping containers.

Unsteady EV Demand Drives Automaker-Supplier Tension

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Rising costs and unsteady demand for EVs remain major sources of friction between automakers and their suppliers, according to a new survey examining supplier-automaker relationships.

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Uber Freight Expands Procurement Platform With Spot Freight

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Uber Freight introduced a spot freight fulfillment platform to expand beyond its flagship contract procurement tool launched last year, the company announced May 16.

Senate Confirms Homendy as NTSB Chair

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The Senate recently confirmed Jennifer Homendy to continue to lead the National Transportation Safety Board.