November 20, 2014: Truckers say snow heralds rough winter; EU levels anti-trust charges; Facebook bus drivers to become Teamsters.
Nov. 20, 2014
Here is a look at what is happening in the world of transportation this morning:
- More snow is on the way for the Buffalo NY region, according to NBC News – so truck operators should start making preparations now.
- Truck drivers fear all the recent snow is a gloomy portent of winter weather yet to come, according to WISN Milwaukee.
- The new Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is revealing its first product, notes Forbes: a compact sport utility vehicle.
- The European Union is accusing truck makers of forming what it calls an “illegal cartel” that violates anti-trust rules, according to The Wall Street Journal.
- Falling fuel prices are helping keep inflation at bay in the U.S. according to ABC News.
- Facebook’s shuttle bus drivers plan to join the Teamsters union, notes the USA Today.
- A truck driver is accused of falling asleep at the wheel, causing a 10-vehicle crash that killed two people, according to WGAL News.
- Satellite trucks stuck in the snow might fail to arrive on time to broadcast the Patriots NFL game tonight, notes NECN.
- Defense agencies hope improved logistics can help trim pharmaceutical expenses for the military, reports the Federal Times.
- Portland finds itself paying a six-figure tab for a report laying out future transportation options, according to The Oregonian.
- Applications for jobless benefits in the U.S. fell to their lowest level in 14 years, reports Fox Business.
