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Rivian Adds Former Porsche Exec as Chief Commercial Officer
Rivian announced Sept. 1 that it has poached former Porsche executive Kjell Gruner to add to its team at a critical juncture for the electric vehicle startup.
Canadian grain shippers hopeful about rail service in current crop year
Canadian grain producers generally expect rail service in the 2023-2024 harvest year to meet market needs, but they’re keeping an eye on other factors that could affect rail service in the coming years, such as grain export…
Taiwan-based electronics maker investing $500M in Mexico
Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics maker, said Tuesday that it’s partnering with the Chihuahua state government in Mexico to advance nearshoring, workforce training and energy solutions. The $500 million…
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[Webinar] Leveraging the Virtual Twin for Simulation Driven Packaging Design for Food & Beverage
Registration is now open for this month’s webinar, Leveraging the Virtual Twin for Simulation Driven Packaging Design for Food & Beverage, brought to you by Dassault Systemes. About the webinar: In today’s economy, the…
In-N-Out Burger: Serving Faith with Fast Food
In-N-Out Burger, a well-known American fast food chain, has been serving up more than just burgers and fries since 1987. The company has been subtly sharing messages of faith by printing Bible verses on its packaging. This…
Old Workhorses Find Resting Place in Pennsylvania Truck Museum
Keith Ernst never knew West Chester, Pa. moving contractor Ralph G. Smith, but he’s keeping his legacy alive at an old truck museum in West Brunswick Township, Pa.
FMCSA Plans Study on Vehicle Maintenance Impact on Safety
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced a plan to conduct a survey and study that focuses on how vehicle maintenance requirements impact overall motor carrier safety.
Ocean carriers’ record rejections last-ditch effort to bolster spot rates
Back in May, we warned that a second-half rebound in U.S. containerized import volumes was highly unlikely as it was becoming increasingly clear that importers were facing a clear shift in consumer spending (from…
Battery Maker Clarios Expands Low-Voltage Systems
Global battery supplier Clarios is expanding its engineering capabilities and developing new technologies to meet the shifting power demands of modern vehicles.
I rode with an ice road trucker to the Arctic Circle. Here’s what it was like
On July 30, I flew from my home in New York City to Anchorage, Alaska, to hitchhike to the Arctic Ocean. I am not mentally imbalanced. I am a reporter who covers the trucking industry. Let me provide some more context: Back…
