General News
USDA to Announce Farm Relief Plan in Early December
The Trump administration intends to release its long-awaited plan to offer relief for beleaguered farmers early next month, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Nov. 19.
Trimble Unveils Next-Gen TMS, AI Agents
At its Insight 2025 tech conference, held Nov. 16-18, Trimble showcased a variety of new AI agents and workflows designed to streamline tasks and boost efficiency across all its systems.
Labor Department Cancels Full October Jobs Report
The Labor Department said it will not release a full jobs report for October because the government shutdown meant it couldn't calculate the unemployment rate and some other key numbers.
Senators Introduce Human Trafficking Prevention Bill
A 2024 DOT committee report determined that the human trafficking along transportation systems generates an estimated $150 billion in illicit annual profits.
Medium-Duty Truck Sales Drop 25% From Prior Year in October
U.S. medium-duty truck sales dropped sequentially and compared with the prior year in October amid ongoing tariff headwinds and market uncertainty, according to data from Omdia Automotive.
Kodiak Expands Partnership With ZF
Kodiak AI and ZF's relationship extends to the autonomous company's earliest days, when Kodiak’s founders approached ZF to co-develop a steering system.
Big Three CEOs Invited to Testify Before Congress
The last congressional hearing that featured the top executives of Ford, GM and Stellantis (formerly Chrysler) was in late 2008, when financial and automotive crises were hitting the economy.
EPA to Proceed With 2027 NOx Rules Timeline
“We are encouraged by several proposed adjustments that should help lower costs and ease implementation,” ATA Vice President of Energy and Environmental Affairs Patrick Kelly said.
Gina Raimondo Says Trump’s Tariffs Will Be Hard to Remove
Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Singapore, Raimondo argued that the political cost of unwinding tariffs is too high for any future administration, regardless of party.
Hyundai CEO Says US Apologized Over ICE Raid on Factory
The September incident, which saw federal agents detain 475 workers at a Hyundai-LG Energy facility, hasn’t dented Hyundai’s commitment to investing in the U.S.
US Trade Deficit Narrowed in August as Imports Declined
The goods and services trade gap narrowed almost 24% from the prior month to $59.6 billion, the Commerce Department said. The report was delayed from Oct. 7 by the federal government shutdown.
China's Shift From Diesel Trucks Changes Global Fuel Demand
Electric trucks now outsell LNG models in China, so its demand for fossil fuels could fall, and "in other countries, it might never take off,” according to an analyst.
Tesla Approved for Autonomous Rideshare Service in Arizona
Tesla was allowed to begin offering autonomous rideshare service in Arizona, clearing the way for its nascent robotaxi business to expand to a new state.
Judge Backs Yellow Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Plan
Hedge fund MFN and its affiliate objected to confirmation of the plan because they believe the unsecured creditors will have too much influence on where the funds are dispersed.
Analyst Says Machinery Maker Caterpillar Isn't AI Darling
Caterpillar was always an unlikely winner in the AI craze. It makes the bulk of its money selling the equipment like yellow earth movers that has made it a stalwart of American industry.
CBP Sting in New York Hands 30 CDL Holders to ICE
The Nov. 8-11 dragnet, called Operation Bear Cave, focused on intercepting immigrants holding state-issued CDLs but who lacked permanent legal status driving commercial vehicles.
NTSB Finds 2 Blackouts Disabled Ship That Hit Key Bridge
Investigator Todd Gianelloni said the NTSB believes that if the crew had used infrared thermal imaging to inspect the connections, the loose critical wire might have been discovered ahead of time.
Kroger Closes 3 Automated Fulfillment Centers
Kroger said it will close facilities in Pleasant Prairie, Wis.; Frederick, Md.; and Groveland, Fla., in January, and will monitor the performance of its five remaining facilities.
Say Goodbye to the Ford Focus
The last unit, a white five-door hatchback, rolled off the line at the Saarlouis plant in Germany this month, marking the end of a car that sold more than 12 million units worldwide, Ford said.
Toyota Lays Out $912M Plan to Boost US Hybrid Production
Factories in West Virginia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee and Missouri will see 252 new jobs as a result of the initiative, the world’s biggest carmaker said in a statement.