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Amazon Seeks $12 Billion From First US Bond Sale in 3 Years

1 hour 52 min ago
Amazon is the world’s largest seller of rented computing, which is critical to powering AI systems. The company has been investing heavily in data centers and chips to build and run AI models.

Ford Taps Amazon to Let Shoppers Buy Its Used Cars Online

3 hours 15 min ago
Ford joins Hyundai Motor on the Amazon Autos portal, which allows car buyers to browse, finance and purchase a used car by clicking on the familiar “add to cart” icon.

Ford Shows Off New High-Tech Headquarters

4 hours 5 min ago
The “crown jewel” of Ford’s headquarters, according to Ford Land's global design and brand director, is a showroom she likened to a “James Bond villain’s lair.”

FAA Lifts Order Slashing Commercial Flights

4 hours 39 min ago
The Federal Aviation Administration said Nov. 16 it is lifting all restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed at 40 major airports during the country's longest government shutdown.

Glen Powell Brings His UPS Driver to Crash 'SNL' Monologue

4 hours 56 min ago
Powell lamented that, for the past four years, the UPS driver might have thought he was a liar. So when he got the call to host "SNL," he and his family decided to make things right.

Perspective: Safety Requires Rooting Out CDL Mills

5 hours 14 min ago
A growing number of bad actors are posing as truck driver training schools, and the White House should be commended for taking this issue seriously, writes Andrew Poliakoff and Chris Spear.

Cyberattack Drives Major Loss at Jaguar Land Rover

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 15:29
The cyberattack fallout for JLR, already under pressure from U.S. tariffs, was so severe it dented the U.K. economy and forced the government to step in with an emergency loan guarantee.

Trump Moves to Cut Tariffs on Key Food Imports

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 14:16
The move comes as President Trump has pivoted to focusing on affordability measures as voters are growing increasingly wary of the economy under his leadership.

ATA, CVSA Call for Third-Party ELD Certification

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 14:07
The push to strengthen ELD certification comes amid concern on the part of trucking companies, law enforcement and others about ELD tampering aimed at circumventing driver HOS limitations.

Trucking Fleets Turn to Renewable Diesel for Cleaner Runs

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 12:52
Emissions can be reduced, and trucking fleets still can rely on today’s predominant vehicle technologies and fueling infrastructure.

If Supreme Court Strikes Tariffs, Wall Street Doubts Refunds

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 11:16
Wall Street heavyweights have struck deals with companies that could be eligible for reimbursement if tariffs are ruled unlawful, yet investors are finding the trade can be had for relatively cheap.

Court Blocks New Rules Limiting Which Immigrants Can Get CDLs

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 10:05
The court said the federal government didn't follow proper procedure in drafting the rule and failed to “articulate a satisfactory explanation for how the rule would promote safety.”

Shareholders of Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Back Merger

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 09:35
Roughly 99% of both railroads’ shareholders voted to support the largest rail merger in history, but the U.S. Surface Transportation Board must still OK it before the deal can be completed.

Renewable Natural Gas Gains Interest From Fleets

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 08:58
The use of natural gas as a fuel for heavy-duty trucks is receiving a boost, due in part to the rollout of a more powerful natural gas engine and the growing availability of renewable natural gas to reduce emissions.

Scout Motors Selects Charlotte as Headquarters

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 08:56
The U.S. subsidiary of Volkswagen is aiming to create 1,200 jobs for its new headquarters. Scout also has a new $2 billion electric vehicle production factory in Blythewood, S.C.

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to Retire in 2026

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 08:51
Walmart said CEO Doug McMillon will retire in February and be replaced by John Furner, 51, who has served as head of Walmart U.S. since 2019.

FedEx Places First Order for Harbinger EV Chassis

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 07:58
FedEx spokeswoman Savannah Haeger said the order represents the first time the shipping company has paired an order in the medium-sized EV chassis space with an investment in the EV truck maker.

Hill Transportation Leaders Eye Highway Bill

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 16:57
Rep. Sam Graves’ T&I committee is expected to resume hearings specific to comprehensive highway legislation that is meant to improve safety and supply chain connectivity.

US, Argentina Advance New Trade Accord

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 16:22
The moves to ease trade in cattle come as the Trump administration is looking to provide relief to American consumers with wholesale beef prices surging in recent years.

Airlines Confident in Quick Recovery Once FAA Lifts Order

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 15:39
Though airlines say they expect normal operations to resume within three or four days after the order is lifted, some have suggested that problems might linger longer than that.

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