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Schneider Grows Dedicated Fleet to Near 8,600 Tractors
The expansion of the fleet followed swiftly on the heels of the largest acquisition in Schneider’s 90-year history: the 2024 acquisition of dedicated truckload-focused Cowan Systems.
Tesla Promotes Post-Crash Door Safety Feature for Some Cars
Tesla is newly promoting features intended to make it easier for first responders to enter its cars after crashes, following months of scrutiny over the safety of its door designs.
Jim Beam Stops Production at Key Distillery Amid Bourbon Glut
Bourbon maker Jim Beam plans to pause production at its main U.S. distillery for all of 2026 after slumping demand caused an oversupply of whiskey.
US Halts Offshore Wind Leases in New Setback for Industry
The U.S. is suspending leases for all five wind farms under construction off the East Coast in the latest blow to a sector that’s been targeted repeatedly by the Trump administration.
FBI, TIA Expand Information Sharing on Cargo Theft
The FBI has been working with TIA to streamline relaying of information and reports from TIA members about cargo theft activity, both traditional and more sophisticated.
US Trailer Market Nears End of Subdued Year
U.S. trailer orders fell 37% below prior-year results in November, with freight market pressures continuing to weigh on activity, ACT Research reported.
Ports on Track for Record Year Despite Back-End Slowdown
U.S. port container volumes fell in November, but major gateways including Los Angeles and Long Beach remain on track for one of their strongest years on record.
Crossword Puzzle Solution for December 22, 2025
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the December 22, 2025 print edition.
Senior Republicans Oppose Trump’s Cannabis Order
A group of House Republicans are urging President Trump to think twice about reclassifying marijuana as a less severe drug, pointing to potential harm to the nation’s children and young adults.
Volvo to Open Tacoma Parts Distribution Center in 2027
Volvo Group plans to build a 115,000-square-foot parts distribution center in Tacoma, Wash., the parent company of Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks said.
Tariff-Hit German Exports to US Fall Sharply, Analysis Finds
The value of exports to the U.S. fell by 8% compared with the same period last year. By contrast, exports across the Atlantic had increased by an average of 5% per year between 2016 and 2024.
6 Indicted in Louisiana CDL Fraud Scheme
Per an indictment filed Aug. 28, the individuals solicited and accepted bribes in exchange for providing CDLs to individuals who did not undergo “legally required training or testing.”
Chevron Steers Path to Oil's Biggest Prize in Venezuela
As tensions mount between Venezuela and the U.S., Chevron remains the only global oil company with access to Venezuela’s immense crude reserves — the largest known.
Cintas Makes Another Attempt to Buy Out Rival UniFirst
Cintas said its new bid implies a total value of about $5.2 billion. It represents a 62% premium to the stock’s last closing price after shares fell in the wake of the last offer being rebuffed in March.
Waymos Blocked Traffic During San Francisco Power Outage
The power failures, which at one point affected 130,000 customers, closed stores and disrupted transit during the busy holiday shopping period — including many Waymo cars.
7-Eleven CEO Joe DePinto Retires Amid Broader Revamp
Joe DePinto, 63, was CEO for two decades and orchestrated its expansion through the acquisition of Speedway and Sunoco gasoline stations.
Musk's 2018 Tesla Pay Plan Reinstated After 7-Year Battle
Elon Musk won reinstatement of his 2018 pay package as CEO of Tesla, after the Delaware Supreme Court reversed the finding of a judge who said the billionaire had influenced board members.
Polestar Receives Lifeline With $300 Million in New Financing
Polestar Automotive Holding UK has secured $300 million in new financing, giving the cash-burning electric vehicle maker a fresh lifeline as it contends with heavy losses.
Scott McPherson to Succeed George Holm as PFG CEO
The move comes less than one month after Richmond, Va.-based PFG and US Foods called off talks for a planned merger that would have reshaped the food service carrier arena.
N.Y. Offers $300M in Port Improvements to Back Wind Projects
New York is offering $300 million for port improvements in a signal of support for an offshore wind industry that’s been battered by the Trump administration.