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The Daily Dash: Nikola turmoil, Trimble layoffs and HOS changes
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, a short seller has laid out a blistering report on Nikola; plus, Trimble has announced layoffs within its…
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Layoffs and Bankruptcies
Pandemic spurs more freight-related job cuts
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, two freight-related companies in Texas are eliminating 382 jobs.
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Equipment
Makeup orders boost tractor and trailer production — for now
Makeup orders for tractors and trailers lead to rehiring of some laid-off workers and rebuilding shrunken backlogs from March and April coronavirus shutdowns. But how…
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Layoffs and Bankruptcies
More freight-related layoffs hit Texas
More layoffs in Texas aerospace and freight services companies as coronavirus case numbers climb
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Trucking
Volvo Group cutting 450 salaried U.S. jobs
Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America are cutting 450 salaried jobs as part of parent Volvo Group’s slashing of 4,100 whiite-collar positions. But Mack…
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Company earnings
Volvo reports 38% drop in Q2 sales
Glum Volvo Group financial report follows layoffs of 4,100 white-collar workers in second quarter. Uncertainty means the pain may continue for some time.
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Layoffs and Bankruptcies
United Airlines to cut 4,700 employees in Houston, Dallas
United Airlines said layoffs of more than 4,700 employees at airports in Houston and Dallas could be long term if economic conditions do not change.
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News
Navistar goes virtual for Texas plant groundbreaking
With Texas halting business reopenings because of a surge in coronavirus cases, Navistar executives and others who would have tossed shovels full of dirt instead…
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Layoffs and Bankruptcies
Texas frac sand firm files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Frac sand firm Vista Proppants and Logistics filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, saying it has around $500 million in liabilities.
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Layoffs and Bankruptcies
Commentary: Uber Freight shows importance of people in logistics
Guest commentator Eric Masotti writes about the importance of technology in logistics - but also underscores the importance of dedicated people to the process.
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