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Oklahoma, ICE Launch Second I-40 CDL Crackdown

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 16:29
“To lawfully operate a commercial motor vehicle in Oklahoma, you must be here legally and you must be able to understand English," Gov. Kevin Stitt said in a Nov. 4 statement.

N.Y., N.J. Grant Key Permits for Williams Gas Pipeline

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 16:16
New York and New Jersey granted crucial permits for a long-stalled Williams Cos. pipeline project that would bring more natural gas to the New York City area from Pennsylvania.

Trump Asks Justice Department to Probe Meatpacker Prices

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 15:45
President Trump asked the Justice Department to start an investigation into the meatpacking industry, accusing them of driving up the price of beef through collusion and other means.

Fleets Grow More Confident About RNG Powertrains

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 15:28
J.B. Hunt has 200 compressed natural gas trucks, most of which have 12-liter engines. Over the past 12 months, the carrier introduced 15-liter RNG engines to its fleet.

Forward Air Q3 Revenue Slips as Overhaul Continues

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 14:44
The Tennessee-based ground transportation and logistics services provider posted a net loss of $23.8 million, or negative 52 cents a diluted share, for the three months ending Sept. 30.

China Trade Pact ‘Ambiguity’ Leaves US Tractor Makers in Limbo

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 14:36
It’s unclear if the next few months will mark a turning point for the struggling farm machinery sector, with minimal details on the U.S.-China trade deal for manufacturers.

China to Resume Nexperia Chip Exports, Dutch Leader Says

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 13:53
Dutch PM Dick Schoof said China agreed to resume deliveries of Nexperia chips from plants in the country, signaling a possible breakthrough in a clash that risked disrupting auto production.

Illinois Lawmakers Approve 30% Truck Toll Hike

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 13:36
The truck toll increases would start in 2027, with scheduled increases after that. But Matt Hart, executive director of the Illinois Trucking Association, intends to continue fighting.

North American Softness Drags on Daimler Truck Earnings

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 13:23
Daimler Truck North America orders in the most recent quarter totaled 26,168 trucks and buses, down 29% year over year from 36,794 vehicles, but nearly double Q2’s 13,842 total.

Cummins Q3 Profit Falls 33.7% Behind Accelera Writedown

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 12:31
On-highway truck and engine sales in North America are set to fall 15% in the fourth quarter compared with Q3, Cummins Chief Financial Officer Mark Smith warned analysts and investors.

PCS Rolls Out AI Dispatch, Freight Tools

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 11:01
PCS Software recently released several new artificial intelligence-enabled capabilities for its transportation management system to help motor carriers optimize dispatch and identify better load opportunities.

China Renews Soybean Imports From US Suppliers

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 09:36
The decision follows the meeting between President Donald Trump and  Xi Jinping, a summit that produced a trade truce that set China back on the path to buying American farm goods again.

Honda's Profit Slips as Trump's Tariffs Take Toll

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 09:17
Honda lowered its profit projection for the fiscal year through March 2026 to $2 billion, which would be a decline of 64% from the year before.

First Brands Says It Needs $600 Million or ‘It’s Game Over’

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 08:48
The request, made during a Nov. 6 court hearing in Houston, represents the rest of the $1.1 billion financing being offered by a group of First Brands lenders.

Airlines Cut Flights, With More Cancellations Into Next Week

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 08:01
Airlines across the U.S. began canceling flights as the longest government shutdown in history snarls up air travel and forces thousands of passengers to change their travel plans.

Death Toll From UPS Plane Crash Climbs to 13

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 07:25
The casualties are believed to include Captain Richard Wartenberg, First Officer Lee Truitt and International Relief Officer Captain Dana Diamond, UPS said in a statement. 

RXO Navigates Choppy Market Toward Q3 Revenue Gain

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 06:00
RXO experienced an increase in revenue and earnings even in the midst of navigating ongoing market challenges during the third quarter of 2025, the company reported Nov. 6.

Flight Cancellations Ramp Up as Airlines Comply With FAA Order

Thu, 11/06/2025 - 16:44
U.S. airlines began canceling hundreds of flights Nov. 6 due to the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to reduce traffic at the country’s busiest airports starting Nov. 7.

Elevated Cargo Theft Landscape Settles Into New Normal

Thu, 11/06/2025 - 16:13
“We’re just about flat, which tells us, we’re leveling off and we’re starting to live in that new norm,” says Scott Cornell, a crime and theft specialist at Travelers.

Trump Plans 1-Year Pause on Port Crane Duties, China Ship Fees

Thu, 11/06/2025 - 16:00
The U.S. is pushing forward on President Trump’s pledge to pause penalties aimed at China’s shipbuilding industry, a key concession in his interim trade pact with counterpart Xi Jinping.

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