General News
Amazon Names New AI Chief Amid Battle to Take on Tech Rivals
Amazon is reorganizing teams working on artificial intelligence projects, putting Peter DeSantis, a top leader from the company’s cloud division, in charge of a new unit.
Medium-Duty Truck Sales Near End of Down Year
U.S. medium-duty truck sales are on track to end 2025 with only one year-over-year increase, that coming in January, according to data from Omdia Automotive.
Port of Los Angeles Expects Trade to Fall Off in 2026
The Port of Los Angeles expects it will move than 10 million container units for the second year in a row, but that number is likely to drop off in 2026 as the administration's trade war persists.
Alabama Works With ICE on Immigration Enforcement in Trucking
Alabama has detained more than 240 individuals through immigration enforcement actions targeting truck drivers, with federal agents focusing on rural interstates with high crash rates.
Joby Aims to Double Planned Air Taxi Output by 2027
The company is among a handful of startups developing electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles to fly customers on short commuter journeys via battery-powered air taxis.
Kenworth, Peterbilt Add Electronic Parking Brake Option
Bendix’s Intellipark electronic parking brake system will be made available for all Kenworth and Peterbilt Class 8 and medium-duty models, the Paccar subsidiaries said.
California Set to Suspend Tesla Sales Over Autopilot
The California Department of Motor Vehicles said Dec. 16 the suspension won’t take effect for 90 days to give Tesla time to appeal or come into compliance.
2 Rail Unions Oppose Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger
The two large unions say a merger would increase safety risks, raise shipping rates and consumer prices, and cause significant disruptions.
16 States Sue Administration Again Over EV Charging Funds
The states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration for what they say is the unlawful withholding of over $2 billion in funding for two electric vehicle charging programs.
Oil Prices Jump on Trump Blockade of Tankers to Venezuela
The president's move followed the seizure by U.S. forces of an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast, which followed a military buildup in the region as the U.S. ramps up pressure on leader Nicolás Maduro.
Continental Names New CEO Ahead of Industrial Unit Sale
Christian Kötz will replace outgoing CEO Nikolai Setzer next month, when Continental will begin a sales process for the ContiTech business.
Ford Cancels $6.5 Billion EV Battery Contract With LG
LG is the latest casualty of Ford’s EV rollback. The carmaker said it would take $19.5 billion in charges tied to the business and that it would break up its U.S. battery venture with SK Innovation.
Highway Safety Emerged as a Bright Spot in 2025
2025 was marked by a sharpened focus on highway safety as well as potential challenges for the freight industry associated with tariffs and the economy.
Phillips 66 CEO Says Big Pipeline Project Has Strong Support
U.S. federal and state officials are lining up with the oil industry to support a plan by Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan to deliver gasoline to California.
Volvo Trucks Receives Order for 185 VNLs From Koch Trucking
Volvo Trucks North America has landed a 185-unit order from Koch Trucking, deepening its foothold in the longhaul market with the newly launched Volvo VNL 860.
Wisconsin Allows Heavier Trucks Under Frozen Road Law
The law is designed to balance the needs of logging operations and winter road maintenance crews with the protection of Wisconsin’s transportation infrastructure.
US Threatens to Strike Back Against EU Firms for Digital Tax
The Trump administration threatened retaliation against the European Union in response to efforts to tax American tech companies, singling out prominent firms.
Kraft Heinz Changes CEO Before Split Into 2 Companies in '26
Kraft Heinz named a new CEO, with former Kellanova CEO Steve Cahillane set to take over from Carlos Abrams-Rivera on Jan. 1, ahead of the company's planned split into two separate food giants.
Transportation Jobs Fall as Broader Labor Market Cools
Transportation and warehousing employment fell by 8,000 jobs in November and is down 78,000 jobs since its February peak, according to the BLS Employment Situation report for November.
Europe Backs Away From Total Combustion Engine Ban
Under the new proposal, tailpipe emissions will have to be reduced by 90% by the middle of the next decade compared with the current goal of a 100% reduction.