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Amazon cargo jet increased thrust before runway overrun
The Amazon cargo plane that crashed in Miami on Sept. 7 increased thrust just seconds before it overran the runway and careered into two vehicles, NTSB said.
ZF CEO calls China 'center of gravity' for electric trucks
Electric trucks already account for about 30% of the Chinese market and ZF expects that share to rise toward 50%, CEO Mathias Miedreich told reporters.
High diesel prices could persist as supply disruptions mount
The global refining sector’s diesel crunch is likely to result in tight supply for the coming months, keeping prices high and weighing on demand.
U.S. bans dairy products, alcohol and motorcycles from Canada
The ban will take effect Sept. 29 and comes after retaliatory tariffs promised by Canada kicked in earlier Sept. 8 on $20 billion in U.S. imports.
Oil tops $100 after the latest wave of Middle East attacks
The price of oil surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time since July. Brent crude, the international standard, jumped nearly 3% to $100.72.
General Mills, Mars, McKee allege sugar price collusion
General Mills, Mars and McKee Foods joined other food manufacturers and grocers in litigation that alleges top U.S. sugar producers colluded to inflate prices.
Duffy blasts Ford over ties to Chinese automakers
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blasted Ford for the automaker’s business ties to major players in China’s auto industry.
Tariff refund checks offer companies only short-term relief
American retailers and manufacturers are getting relief from President Trump’s tariffs. But for some of the hardest hit companies, the benefits pale in comparison with the losses.
U.S. House legislation targets chameleon carriers
The REVOKE Act would amend federal law to require carriers operating certain commercial motor vehicles to maintain an active USDOT number.
DOT maps path for wider deployment of autonomous vehicles
New federal guidance says FMCSA must revamp operational safety regulations and resolve questions about automated surface transportation of hazardous materials.
Suez Canal revenue rises as Hormuz crisis reroutes ships
Canal income rose to $505 million in July, data from the state statistics agency showed, the highest monthly level since December 2023.
VW weighs selling motorcycle maker Ducati in asset review
Cutting out Ducati would help streamline VW’s portfolio to focus on carmaking. VW is trying to slim down in an effort to make Europe’s biggest carmaker more competitive.
NTSB probes Amazon cargo jet's fiery runway crash
Federal investigators examining the crash are trying to determine whether the plane touched down too late to stop safely.
Canada ramps up trade fight with retaliatory tariffs on U.S.
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government increased the import tax on many U.S. steel items to 50% from 25%, and applied tariffs to a range of consumer goods.
Oil prices hit highest level in 6 weeks on war flare-ups
Brent crude added 1.5% to $98.48 a barrel — its highest level in about six weeks — as tensions simmered in the six-month U.S. war with Iran.
Beyond the Price of Electrification
For fleets considering electrification, the true cost of an electric truck goes beyond its purchase price. Operating costs, incentives, route demands, battery technology and vehicle utilization all shape the long-term economics and can make electrification more attainable than the sticker price suggests.
Your toll invoice shows what you paid. Your toll data shows why
A toll transaction records a time, a location, a lane, a vehicle, and a plate, but shows up as a single line on most fleets' monthly bill. The dollar figure is the one part nobody controls. Rates are published in advance, so a fleet can budget for them and move on. Everything else in that record describes how the operation ran.
Tesla Cybercab launch draws NHTSA probe the next day
NHTSA officials are opening an investigation into whether Tesla's new steering-wheel-free taxis comply with safety rules a day after the company began offering rides.
Trump plans executive order on direct beef sales
President Donald Trump said he was creating a program to help farmers and ranchers “process their own food," a move aimed at addressing the high cost of beef.
N.Y.-N.J. Port Authority, Calstart launch $45M truck effort
The initiatives being launched will support electric truck purchases and the charging systems needed to keep them operating at the East Coast’s busiest seaport.