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Fleets Plan Bypass Around the Whole Network, Not Just the Easy Parts
Fleets run across a patchwork of state rules, enforcement patterns, and weigh stations that rarely look the same from one corridor to the next. Planning around those moving parts is where weigh station bypass strategy is headed.
Fleet Myths That Limit Uptime
Uptime is more than a maintenance metric—it directly impacts cost, safety, and service reliability. Yet many fleets rely on outdated assumptions that limit performance. Understanding and correcting these myths is key to building stronger, more predictable maintenance operations across today’s evolving fleet environment.
AI TMS Software: What It Does and How to Choose One
Where the trucks are, how many hours each driver has left, what equipment is sitting where, and who is tasked with picking it up. And as we all know, almost always, none of this information is ever stored in the same place.
Appeals Court Lets Trump 10% Tariffs Stay in Place for Now
President Trump scored a win over a group challenging the 10% global tariffs after a court said the government can enforce the levies while the fight plays out.
Trimble Launches TMS for North American Shippers
The platform combines core transportation management functions with optional add-ons, allowing companies to expand the system based on their operational needs.
Mexican Truckers Denied Entry as CBP Enforces Cabotage Rules
U.S. Border Patrol agents are now using federal transportation records in a system that stops Mexican truckers with past cabotage violations from entering the country.
Waymo Debuts $30 Invite-Only Membership With Faster Pickups
Waymo Premier includes priority pickups, 10% cash back on every trip in the form of ride credits, early access to Waymo in new cities and up to five free cancellations per month.
Volvo Teases More Mack Trucks Lineup Changes Coming
An overhaul of the truck maker’s lineup has been underway since Mack announced the Pioneer as its latest flagship Class 8 on-highway tractor in April 2025.
Producer Prices Rise 6.5% in May on Higher Energy Costs
The Labor Department reported June 11 that its producer price index — which captures inflation before it reaches consumers — jumped 6.5% from May 2025.
Oil Prices Rise on Trump Threats to Seize Iran's Oil
Brent crude oil rose 0.1% to $93.15 a barrel early June 11. It was at around $70 a barrel before the start of the war in late February.
Eaton to Merge Mobility Business With Dana in $10B Deal
The separation of the division will allow Eaton to focus on its electrical and aerospace businesses, which are benefiting from the AI-driven data center boom
Trump Threatens to Take 'Total Control' of Iran's Oil
Trump compared his plans for Iran to how the U.S. assumed control of Venezuela’s oil sector after capturing then-president Nicolás Maduro in January.
U.S.-Canada Bridge Opening Delayed Over 'Outstanding Issues'
The Gordie Howe International Bridge is jointly owned by Canada and Michigan and was expected to open to traffic later this month.
TT Podcasts: RoadSigns
PCS Software CEO Mark Hill examines what “agentic AI” means for modern fleet operations.
Mujin Develops Robot Software for Warehouses and Factories
Japanese robot software developer Mujin plans to go public by 2030, building up funds and momentum to capture fast-growing demand for factory-use AI.
Volvo’s Monterrey Plant Builds First Batch of Test Vehicles
The Monterrey facility — Volvo Group’s first truck manufacturing plant in Mexico — is set to build trucks for both VTNA and Mack, adding to U.S. output.
Spear Urges Congress to Remove Tech Barriers, Repeal FET
The June 9 hearing centered on how the government can encourage deployment of emerging transportation tools without locking industries into outdated policies.
Secretary Rollins Says Screwworm Outbreak Is Under Control
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins sought to reassure senators that the screwworm outbreak is under control and not a threat to the country’s food supply.
Tariff Refunds Nearly Match Customs Duties in May
Treasury refunded nearly $22 billion in tariff revenue collected from importers in May, the first swath of such repayments.
Tariff Refund Appeal Centers on $10 Billion Dispute
A judge urged the Trump administration to back off its appeal of his order to fully refund $166 billion in tariffs overturned by the Supreme Court.