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FBX Report: June 02, 2023
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Electrifying medium-duty trucks is a class act
Most of the buzz around commercial truck electrification seems to focus on Class 8 models. Who’s ordering them? Where is the infrastructure to charge them? Other than a few lesser-known players like BYD and Nikola, the field…
New Food and Beverage Product Launches, May 29 – June 2
Better-for-you mini cookie sandwiches, summer-inspired popcorn flavors, and chicken salad kits are among the latest new food products this week. Chloe’s: Mini Cookie Sandwiches Photo: Chloe’s Better-for-you frozen treat maker…
What to Expect from the 2023 James Beard Awards
Foundation CEO Clare Reichenbach Noam Galai/Getty Images And why is there so much drama this year? The James Beard Awards, among the highest honors in the American restaurant industry, are happening soon — Monday, to be…
White Paper: The right training helps drivers and fleets
Driver turnover. Fleet safety scores. Insurance premiums. A lot is riding on hiring, onboarding, training, and retaining the right drivers. Ongoing training supported by advanced technology that includes a telematics device…
Trailer liability coverage opens new doors for freight brokers
Trailer leasing companies are wary of trusting their trailers to a freight broker who doesn’t have assets. Unlike asset-based motor carriers, freight brokers typically can’t get the needed insurance coverage to protect those…
Saia’s Q2 update suggests worst of downturn in rearview
Less-than-truckload carrier Saia reported Friday another modest tonnage decline for the month of May, suggesting the worst of the industry’s demand degradation may be in the rearview. Saia (NASDAQ: SAIA) said tonnage was…
Tesla, Battery Partner Get $1.8 Billion From Biden’s IRA
Elon Musk is getting more firepower for his electric vehicle price war thanks to President Joe Biden’s signature climate legislation.
Employers Added a Strong 339,000 Jobs in May
WASHINGTON — The nation’s employers stepped up their hiring in May, adding a robust 339,000 jobs, well above expectations and evidence of strength in the economy.
Northern Ireland lifts compulsory bird flu biosecurity rules
Farmers Weekly Mandatory biosecurity measures for poultrykeepers in Northern Ireland are being relaxed as of Friday (2 June), with the lifting of the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ). The move follows the downgrading of…
