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USPS to Open Last-Mile Delivery Network to More Shippers

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 16:30
The U.S. Postal Service said Dec. 17 it intends to open its “last-mile” delivery network, the most expensive part of the shipping process, to large and small shippers.

Trucking M&A to Increase in 2026 Due to Fed Rate Cuts: PwC

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 16:10
The assessment from PwC analysts came after a 2025 that already saw buyers focused on subsectors offering defensible growth, operating efficiency and exposure to high-barrier markets.

Dom McConnell Wins Grand Champion Title at Rush Skills Rodeo

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 15:41
Dom McConnell's upcoming wedding and winning the Rush Tech Skills Rodeo grand championship in Nashville, Tenn., make for an extra joyful holiday season.

Bonds Likely for Key Bridge Rebuild, Maryland Official Says

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 15:00
Maryland officials anticipate issuing bonds to help finance the rebuilding of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed in 2024 and disrupted a major economic gateway.

Ex-First Brands Manager Says He’d Plead Fifth if Questioned

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 14:40
The former finance director of First Brands Group said he’d plead his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination if compelled to answer creditor questions at an upcoming deposition.

Waymo Seeks More Than $15 Billion in Funding Round

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 14:15
Waymo, Alphabet's autonomous driving unit, is in discussions to raise more than $15 billion at a valuation near $100 billion, in a financing round led by its parent company.

Amazon Names New AI Chief Amid Battle to Take on Tech Rivals

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 12:11
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

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 12:08
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

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 11:24
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

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 11:00
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

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 10:32
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

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 09:45
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

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 09:43
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

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 08:58
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

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 08:25
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

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 07:55
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

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 07:34
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

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 07:16
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

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 06:00
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

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 16:25
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.

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