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Rail union representatives are poised to adopt a policy statement that urges Congress to pass a rail safety bill — one that mandates a minimum of two-person crew sizes on all passenger and freight trains, regulates train lengths exceeding 7,500 feet and ensures adequate inspections of rail cars, locomotives and brakes. The latest policy statement…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company will accelerate the launch of less expensive EV models after its profits and revenue under performed for the third consecutive quarter. “The EV adoption rate globally is under pressure, and a lot of other auto manufacturers are pulling back on EVs and pursuing plug-in hybrids instead,” Musk said…
Used trucks, which a year ago approached unheard of auction and retail prices, have crashed to earth. Soft spot market rates, practically unfettered new truck production and drivers giving up their authorities are all factors. Some fleets and dealers saw the reversal coming. After months of carefully controlled order intake for new trucks, manufacturers opened…
UPS Inc. has made a contract offer to the Teamsters union that the union said Friday represents “significant movement” on wages, benefits and worker classification language. The company has also pledged to have a deal done by Wednesday to cover 340,000 Teamster employees, the union said. Despite the progress, it isn’t enough, the union said…
Canadian Pacific on Friday laid out its leadership roster as the railway becomes a merged company with Kansas City Southern in mid-April. Changes include the transition of current KCS President and CEO Pat Ottensmeyer into an advisory role through the end of 2023. CP (NYSE: CP) will see the merged companies form Canadian Pacific Kansas…
UPS Inc. and the Teamsters union have commenced the national, or master, phase of contract negotiations even though two main supplemental agreements remain unresolved. One of those supplements is the Local 89 Air Rider in Louisville, Kentucky, home of UPS’ Worldport air hub, and the other is located in Northern California. The Teamsters national negotiation…