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(3 articles)Labor & Workforce
ModerateJun 11, 2026Norfolk Southern COO Resigns Amid Merger Integration Disputes
Norfolk Southern's Chief Operating Officer John Orr resigned effective May 31, 2024, citing proposed changes that would reduce his responsibilities—a development disclosed through an SEC 8-K filing th
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Labor & Workforce
ModerateJun 4, 2026Knight-Swift Founder Kevin Knight Retires; Leadership Transition Complete
Kevin Knight, founder of Knight Transportation and architect of the landmark 2017 merger with Swift Transportation, has retired from his executive chairman role at Knight-Swift Transportation effectiv
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Shipping & Freight
ModerateApr 25, 2026Norfolk Southern Q1 Earnings Dip as Winter Weather Cuts Rail Volume
Norfolk Southern's first-quarter earnings reveal a mixed operational picture shaped by seasonal weather stress and longer-term competitive pressures from its attempted merger with Union Pacific. While
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