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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 22, 2023

Matheson Trucking, Subsidiaries Going Out of Business

California-based Matheson Trucking, a major USPS contractor known for its adoption of CNG-powered tractors, will be closing their doors, after filing for bankruptcy protection in 2022.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 5, 2023

Yellow Terminals Sold for $1.9 Billion in Bankruptcy Auction

XPO, Estes Express Lines, and Saia were among less-than-truckload companies that purchased Yellow terminals during a recent court-supervised auction following the company’s bankruptcy. About 75% of Yellow’s properties will be sold, for nearly $1.9 billion.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsNovember 16, 2023

UAW Workers Ratify Mack 5-Year Agreement

Unionized Mack Trucks workers on Nov. 15 ratified a new five-year collective bargaining agreement after more than five weeks on strike.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsNovember 1, 2023

Mack, UAW Still Not in Agreement

Even as the United Auto Workers strike against Detroit automakers appears to be resolved, the union has still not come to an agreement with Mack Trucks on the terms of a new five-year bargaining agreement.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 25, 2023

Newsom Vetoes California Autonomous Truck Bill

California Gov. Gavin Newsome vetoed Assembly Bill 316, which would have banned driverless autonomous trucks over 10,000 pounds from California roads.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 13, 2023

DOT Focuses on Truck Parking During Driver Appreciation Week

With Transportation Secretary talking to drivers about truck parking in South Dakota, the Department of Transportation announced funding to improve access to truck parking.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 12, 2023

California’s Autonomous Truck Bill Passes Senate, Goes to Governor

The California State Senate this week passed AB 318, a bill that, if signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom, would ban driverless autonomous trucks on the state’s roads.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsAugust 24, 2023

Online Transport Acquires A/T Transportation, Automated Logistics

Online Transport, an Indianapolis logistics and truckload company, has purchased A/T Transportation and Automated Logistics, based in Ferdinand, Indiana.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsAugust 14, 2023

Nikola Recalls More than 200 Electric Trucks Following Battery-Pack Fires

Nikola is recalling 209 Class 8 Tre battery-electric tractors after an investigation of battery pack fires at its facilities this summer.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsAugust 7, 2023

Yellow Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

After decades of struggling financially, Yellow filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection over the weekend. The less-than-truckload carrier had ceased operation July 30.

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