Michigan
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Rail
Watco to take over CN’s noncore operations in Ontario, Upper Midwest
CN is selling its noncore assets in southern Ontario, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Wisconsin to Watco.
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Last-mile delivery
REV-1 robot takes on snow for last-mile delivery
Refraction AI discovered many last-mile AVs used a sensor system known as LiDAR, which was causing bottlenecks in deploying these vehicles into the real world.
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News
Universal Logistics CEO touts company’s adaptability in ‘tough environment’
While revenue for Universal Logistics Holdings’ truckload, brokerage and intermodal segments all declined during the second quarter, the CEO said he was pleased with the…
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News
Universal Logistics profits, revenue drop during second quarter
On a per-share basis, the Warren, Michigan-based company said it had net income of 23 cents per share, on total operating revenues of $258 million.
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Weather and Critical Events
Dam failures cause record flooding in central Michigan
"We are anticipating an historic high water level.” Michigan governor commenting on dam failures and flooding.
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Weather and Critical Events
Lake-effect snow still slamming the Midwest
Another foot of lake-effect snowfall possible in parts of the Midwest. Icy spots, too, from Montana to Maine.
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Today's Pickup
Today’s Pickup: New video game is about making it as a trucker
Dutch-made Truck Driver promises a story-driven experience of building a career hauling freight.
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Container
Today’s Pickup: Volvo begins California test of connected vehicle technology
Volvo has started testing connected vehicle technology in California, plus Michigan governor pitches fuel tax hike, California legislator wants to phase out diesel engines and…
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Driver issues
Trucks Park Here, a multi-state parking info initiative, hits the road
The states are at different points in their adoption of the program, but some of them are showing the way in what can be done.
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Economics
Chrysler investment in Michigan: A tax cut benefit or a hedge against NAFTA?
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has confirmed its plan to move its truck-making arm from Saltillo, Mexico, to Detroit, MI, the Chicago Tribune reports.
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