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Tyson, JBS Set for Earnings Spike From Poultry Rebound

Companies including Tyson Foods Inc. and JBS SA, which control a sizable chunk of global meat supplies, are set to report a spike in earnings for the quarter ended in June as a rebound in poultry profits counterbalances a downturn in their US beef operations.

July 31, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Transportation Jobs Up in July ADP Data; Overall Hiring Slows

US companies added the fewest number of workers since the start of the year and wage growth slowed, consistent with signs of a softer labor demand. But the transportation sector showed resilience.

Jarrell Dillard | Bloomberg News
July 31, 2024
Business, Technology

Uber Partners With BYD on Putting Drivers Into 100,000 EVs

Uber will team up with BYD to put 100,000 electric vehicles onto the ride-hailing company’s platform, in a major deal between American and Chinese businesses that notably excludes the U.S.

July 31, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Tesla in Fatal Washington Crash Was Using Self-Driving System

DETROIT — Authorities in Washington have determined that a Tesla that hit and killed a motorcyclist near Seattle in April was operating on the company’s “Full Self Driving” system.

Tom Krisher | Associated Press
July 31, 2024
Business, Equipment

Boeing Names ‘Kelly’ Ortberg as New CEO

Boeing lost more than $1.4 billion in the second quarter and said a longtime industry executive will take over as chief executive of the troubled aircraft manufacturer next week.

July 31, 2024
Government, Business

British Columbia Opens High-Tech Truck Station

British Columbia has opened a new commercial vehicle inspection station and rest area with parking for short-term and longhaul truckers on western Canada’s Highway 16.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
July 30, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

Estes Eyes 12% Terminal Door Total Increase in 2024

Estes Express Lines expects the number of terminal doors in the less-than-truckload carrier’s portfolio to jump more than 12% in 2024 to a total exceeding 12,750.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
July 30, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Norfolk Southern Accused of Delaying Amtrak Passenger Trains

U.S. authorities accused Norfolk Southern Corp. of causing repeated delays of Amtrak passenger trains along a lengthy route spanning New York City to New Orleans.

Kiel Porter | Bloomberg News
July 30, 2024
Business, For-Hire

Saia Lifts Target for 2024 Terminal Openings to 21

Saia could open a large batch of terminals in 2024 as profits and revenue grow at the less-than-truckload carrier, largely on the back of facilities acquired from the estate of Yellow Corp.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
July 30, 2024
Business, Equipment

What's That? Heavy Duty Parts

Heavy duty parts are the backbone of commercial transportation, built for durability and performance.

July 30, 2024