Trucking companies are under close scrutiny, as the transportation sector contributes heavily to CO2 emissions, with trucks accounting for much of the growth in emissions from heavy-duty vehicles over recent decades.
Struggling truckload carrier Yellow Corp. gains a reprieve from lenders, waiving certain financial targets, and giving the company time to navigate challenges from the Teamsters union and bankruptcy threats.
Yellow Corp., a less-than-truckload carrier, has negotiated a deal with its lenders that absolves it from meeting certain financial targets. In exchange for this leeway, Yellow Corp. has agreed to a series of stipulations, including reporting to a third-party "operational adviser." This agreement gives Yellow Corp. the breathing space it needs to navigate ongoing conflicts with the Teamsters Union and potential bankruptcy threats. The company also sold a terminal in Compton, California, for $80 million as part of its reorganization efforts to pay off over $1.3 billion in loans and right its balance sheet.
Hi! I'm Adriana and I've been working for FreightCaviar as Head Writer for a little over a year now. Some of my favorite topics to cover are FreightTech, Green Freight, and nearshoring/reshoring.
North Carolina upgrades weigh stations with $5.8M tech boost. New systems include weigh-in-motion and license plate readers for improved safety and efficiency.
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