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Friday, Jul 19

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Stellantis Forks Out $190 Million in US Fuel-Economy Fines

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Stellantis NV paid $190 million in civil penalties in the first half of 2024 for failing to meet U.S. fuel efficiency standards, filings with regulators showed.

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Truck Maker Hyzon Raises Funds for Working Capital

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Hyzon Motors is set to bolster its working capital through an equity sale, the latest move in the hydrogen fuel cell-powered truck maker’s ongoing restructuring, it said July 19.

Minnesota Lawmakers Eliminate Barrier to Expand CDL Testing

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New and current Minnesota truck drivers will have an easier time obtaining and renewing CDLs now that a state law that constrained third-party CDL testing opportunities has been eliminated.

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26 States Sue NHTSA Over New Fuel Economy Rule

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Twenty-six states led by Kentucky and West Virginia have filed a lawsuit to block a new fuel economy rule by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Clean Fuels Alliance America to Sue EPA

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Clean Fuels Alliance America told the EPA that it will sue over the agency’s delay in establishing 2026 biofuel volumes in its Renewable Fuel Standard program.

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Mercedes-Benz to Install EV Chargers at 100 Starbucks

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Starbucks and Mercedes-Benz announced a partnership July 17 to install high-power electric vehicle chargers at 100 Starbucks stores across the U.S.

60 Seconds: Federal Regulators Hear Complaints About Predatory Towing

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Truckers say they are victims of overly excessive fees. Towers claim they often go unpaid.

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FedEx, UPS Warn of Delivery Delays From Global Tech Outage

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FedEx and UPS warned of potential delays in package deliveries as the couriers grapple with the impact of a massive IT failure that is upending markets and crippling companies globally.

Stellantis Reports Battery Fire Risk for Hybrid Minivans

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AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Stellantis is telling the owners of more than 24,000 plug-in hybrid minivans to park them outdoors, and to stop charging them due to the possibility of battery fires.

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Class 8 Sales Continue Trending Below Year-Ago Period

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U.S. Class 8 retail sales in June experienced their 11th consecutive month of year-over-year declines, according to data from Wards Intelligence.

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Volvo Q2 Profits Jump on Price, Margin Increases

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Volvo Group profits jumped year on year in the second quarter of 2024 on the back of truck price increases and improved margins for construction equipment plus marine and industrial engines.

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Long Beach Port Breaks Ground on $1.5B Rail Yard Expansion

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and other officials visited the Port of Long Beach on July 18 to break ground on a $1.5 billion rail yard expansion project.

Senate Transportation Leaders Tout Trump at RNC

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Republican members of the Senate panel on freight affairs pledged their support to former President Donald Trump during the party’s national convention ahead of the fall election.

Thursday, Jul 18

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Woman Strikes Plea on Murder Charge in Staged Accidents Case

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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

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U.S. trailer orders continued trending below the year-ago figures in June, ACT Research reported.

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Paccar Technical Center Expands Campus, Adds Staff

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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

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Peterbilt recently launched a broader rollout of its Prognostics diagnostics software, a senior executive said.

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Public EV Chargers Set to Surpass Gas Stations in Eight Years

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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,

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Global Shipping Strains Spark Fears of an Inflation Comeback

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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

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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.

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Ford Commits $3 Billion to Boost Truck Output After EV Delay

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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.

Trucking Weathers Another Increase in Cargo Theft for Q2

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The trucking industry continued to weather an increase in cargo theft activity during the second quarter of 2024.

Wednesday, Jul 17

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Port of L.A. Container Volumes Up 14% on Strong Trade Activity

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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.

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Daimler Truck Takes Chinese JV Write-Down, Cites Weak Sales

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Daimler Truck will take a writedown on the value of its Chinese joint venture due to a persistently weak market in Asia’s largest economy, the German truck manufacturer said July 16.

COMING SOON: Coordinate - Learning Sessions for Equipment and Maintenance Executives

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Parts supply chain management requires the precise coordination of a number of ingredients - sourcing the right parts, keeping your inventory up-to-date, maintaining your distribution network and more. Understanding the anatomy of the…

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Trump Assassination Attempt Inquiry Adds to Congress' Agenda

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Investigations into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump will contribute to an already jam-packed summer agenda on Capitol Hill.

June Medium-Duty Sales Decline 9% Year-Over-Year

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U.S. retail sales for medium-duty trucks declined year-over-year in June, according to data from Wards Intelligence.

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Alternative Powertrain Might Unlock US EV Market

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An alternative vehicle powertrain called an EREV that’s booming in China might hold the answer to encouraging Americans to adopt electric cars and trucks.

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House T&I Committee to Meet on Rail Safety

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An in-depth examination of nationwide freight rail policy is on a House committee’s agenda before lawmakers leave Washington for the August recess.

Port of Baltimore Terminal to Have $1.54B Impact, Study Finds

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The planned Sparrows Point terminal is expected to transform Maryland’s economy over a decade, generating more than 8,000 jobs and adding $1.54 billion a year in economic impact.