General News

Fort Wayne, Ind. – September 24, 2026 -- Electric terminal tractors have graduated from pilot programs to standard fleet equipment, with 76% of surveyed operators now reporting real operating-cost savings over diesel, according to a new report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE).

Cost savings, not sustainability goals, now drive adoption decisions

The report, "Beyond The Pilot: Electric Terminal Tractor Adoption, Four Years Later," found direct economic benefit has overtaken environmental targets as the top-cited reason fleets deploy the vehicles. NACFE first examined the technology in its 2022 report, The Use Case for Terminal Tractors, and revisited the market this year to track how fleet behavior has shifted.

Dallas – September 24, 2026 -- Csquare, Inc. (NYSE: CSQR) confirmed that CEO Spencer Mullee will speak at the 2026 RBC Capital Markets Global Communications Infrastructure Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 1:50 pm CST.

Csquare CEO to present at RBC's global infrastructure event

The Dallas-based carrier-neutral colocation data center operator disclosed the speaking engagement, giving investors and industry analysts a scheduled window to hear directly from leadership on the company's strategic direction.

Company operates data centers across three countries

Csquare owns and operates a portfolio of data centers across major metropolitan markets in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, serving enterprise, network, cloud and technology customers with infrastructure supporting hybrid cloud environments and AI-enabled applications.

Louisville, Colo. – September 24, 2026 -- Sierra Space has appointed Warren Jenson to its board of directors, naming him chair of the audit committee as the defense-tech space company tightens financial governance ahead of what executives describe as a pivotal growth stage.

Jenson brings three decades of CFO experience across Amazon, Delta and NBC

Jenson has held senior financial leadership roles at Amazon, Electronic Arts, Delta Air Lines and NBC. He most recently served as president and CFO of Nielsen and previously held the same titles, plus executive managing director of international, at LiveRamp. He is currently chief financial officer of Polymarket.

Burlingame – September 24, 2026 -- Horizon Treatment Services will proceed with a 69-bed Recovery Center at 826 Mahler Road in Burlingame after the California Department of Health Care Services approved relocating the project's state funding and the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approved a $2.5 million local match.

State grant of $25.5 million anchors integrated treatment facility

The project is backed by a $25.5 million grant from California's Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP). The facility will consolidate sobering, withdrawal management, and residential treatment services into a single site, expanding medically supervised substance use disorder care for San Mateo County residents.

Hamilton, Bermuda – September 24, 2026 -- Paratus Energy Services Ltd. (PLSV) has appointed Lars Pedersen to its Board of Directors effective September 24, 2026, replacing Dag Skindlo, who stepped down the same day to focus on his executive role and other commitments.

Pedersen brings 35 years of shipping and offshore leadership to the board

Pedersen has spent the past eight years at Frontline Management AS as Chief Technical Officer, overseeing global fleet operations, digital transformation, ESG initiatives and strategic growth, while also serving as Managing Director of Flex LNG Fleet Management. He previously held senior leadership positions at BW Group, A.P. Moller–Maersk and Höegh.

Centennial, Colo. – September 24, 2026 -- AlloSource has named three physicians recipients of its 2026 Dr. Steven Gitelis Inspiration Award, recognizing clinical use of donated human tissue in reconstructive, burn and orthopedic care.

Three physicians recognized for advancing tissue-based medicine

Dr. Victor Stams, a plastic surgeon at Carle Foundation Hospital in Champaign, Illinois, was cited for reconstructive surgery leadership using AlloSource's AlloMend® tissue product. Dr. Sigrid Blome-Eberwein, Associate Director of the Regional Burn Center at Lehigh Valley Hospital Network in Allentown, Pennsylvania, was recognized for treating severe burns with split-thickness skin allografts. Dr. Robert Meislin, a hip specialist at NYU Langone Health, was honored for using AlloSource's pre-sutured fascia product, AceConnex®, in orthopedic mobility restoration.

Chicago – September 24, 2026 -- Fishman Public Relations has been named the No. 1 franchise PR firm in Entrepreneur magazine's Top Franchise Suppliers ranking for the ninth consecutive year, based on a survey of more than 1,000 franchise brands.

Entrepreneur's survey scores suppliers on quality, cost and value across the franchise industry

The annual ranking draws on responses from franchisors and franchisees who rate the suppliers they work with, covering both emerging brands and long-established chains. Each supplier receives a composite score, with top performers ranked within their category.

Gillette, Wyoming – September 24, 2026 -- Well depth in Wyoming oilfields, where wells often extend thousands of feet below the surface, directly dictates the strength of equipment, the length of maintenance windows, and the safety protocols crews must follow, according to insights from Lydia Cogburn of True Grit featured in a HelloNation article.

Deeper wells demand heavier tubing and stronger pumps

Higher pressure conditions at extreme depths require heavier tubing to support production, while pumps must be engineered to lift oil from far below the surface. Equipment selection becomes a critical factor in sustaining consistent output.

Oilfield service rigs require reinforced lifting systems for deep-well repairs

Service rigs used to maintain deep wells must feature strong lifting systems and precise controls to safely handle the greater mechanical stress placed on tubing, pumps, and other downhole components.

Milan – September 24, 2026 -- Four cashmere manufacturers from Yulin, China signed Brand Market Entry Cooperation Agreements with Italian buying companies Casile & Casile and IWC on September 24, 2026, establishing direct access to Europe's high-end retail networks.

Yulin companies secure direct entry into Italian luxury retail channels

The agreements were signed at the "Oriental Cashmere Radiance: Milan Moment" promotion event held at the Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology in Milan. Yingguo Industry, Shaanxi Tuocheng Cashmere Industry Technology, Yulin Yanglaoda and HBEH presented their brands and full-chain manufacturing capabilities before finalizing the deals with the two Italian buyers.

Brentwood – September 24, 2026 -- FreightWise, which manages over $1 billion in annual freight through its Kuebix TMS platform, has been named to the 2027 FreightTech100 list by FreightWaves, an industry recognition awarded to just 100 companies out of a record nominee pool.

More than half of this year's FreightTech100 list consists of newcomers, underscoring rapid sector turnover

Now in its eighth year, the FreightTech Awards saw FreightWaves' Research team evaluate nominees on documented innovation, market impact, and year-over-year technology evolution. FreightWise's inclusion follows what CEO Chris Cochran called one of the most active product development years in the company's history.