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Alcoa CEO: Tariffs Force a Pause for Canada Growth Projects

57 min 45 sec ago
Alcoa, the storied U.S. metals producer, is feeling the pinch of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and has been forced to pause work on all its growth projects underway in Canada.

Aeva, Daimler Truck Expand Lidar Deal for Autonomy

2 hours 19 min ago
Trucking technology company Aeva announced an expanded partnership with Daimler Truck North America to advance the commercialization of autonomous vehicles.

Trump Adds Tariffs on Industries Aug. 1 for Double Whammy

3 hours 23 min ago
President Donald Trump is readying plans for industry-specific tariffs to kick in alongside his country-by-country duties on Aug. 1.

Optimizing Your Fleet’s Tractor Life Cycle

4 hours 46 min ago
"Keep, trade or sell.” That’s the age-old question that often keeps fleet managers and executives up at night when it comes to vehicle acquisition. Sound familiar?

Truck Maker Iveco Draws Takeover Interest From Tata Motors

5 hours 28 min ago
Italian truck maker Iveco Group NV has attracted takeover interest from India’s Tata Motors Ltd., people familiar with the matter said.

Perspective: Mack Pioneer Wedge Cuts Drag, Widens Cab

5 hours 46 min ago
One major key to the new model’s potential success is its combination of advanced aerodynamic design and ­driver ergonomics in the form of a wedge shape.

Port of Oakland Shipments Drop 10.1% in June

6 hours 14 min ago
The effects of international tariffs are being felt at the Port of Oakland, which saw a 10.1% drop in overall shipping volume in June compared to the previous month.

From Bay to Boardroom

6 hours 57 min ago
Fleet maintenance managers have several hats to wear when keeping tabs on their technicians and relating the value of their performance to the company's top brass.

4 Former Yellow Terminals Sell for $6.85 Million

6 hours 59 min ago
A Queens, N.Y.-based building firm, Kordun Construction, bought the most expensive property of the four — a Plainview, N.Y., service center — for $4 million.

China Pledges Crackdown on Illicit Exports of Rare Earths

7 hours 5 min ago
China’s state security agency says it is cracking down on alleged smuggling of rare earth minerals that it says threaten national security.

Chevron Gets Approval for $53 Billion Acquisition of Hess

7 hours 42 min ago
Chevron has scored a critical ruling in Paris that has given it the go-ahead for a $53 billion acquisition of Hess and access to one of the biggest oil finds of the decade.

Battery Material Maker Stocks Jump as US Eyes 93% China Duty

9 hours 46 min ago
Battery material makers’ stocks climbed as the U.S. set to impose preliminary antidumping duties of 93.5% on graphite imports from China.

Union Pacific Said to Be Exploring Deal for Norfolk Southern

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 16:34
Union Pacific is exploring an acquisition of Norfolk Southern, setting up what could rank as the largest railroad deal ever, according to people familiar with the matter.

Tesla Settles Over Autopilot Crash With Truck Crossing Highway

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 16:06
Tesla settled a lawsuit over a driver’s death in 2019 when the Autopilot system in his Model 3 allegedly failed to avoid a collision with a tractor-trailer crossing a Florida highway.

Class 8 Truck Sales in June Increase for First Time in 2025

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 16:00
Mack Trucks North America President Jonathan Randall says June’s Class 8 sales results reflect the resilience of customer demand.

FMCSA Nominee Barrs Touts Workforce, Supply Chain

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 14:32
Derek Barrs, a former Florida Highway Patrol chief with more than three decades in public safety, is recognized as an authority on commercial vehicle safety.

US to Impose 93.5% Tariff on Graphite From China

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 12:56
The Commerce Department imposed preliminary antidumping duties of 93.5% on Chinese imports of graphite, a key battery component.

Waymo Expands in Austin After Tesla Launches Robotaxi

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 12:12
Waymo, through its partnership with Uber, is more than doubling its service territory in Austin as the driverless taxi firm looks to fend off competition from Tesla.

Port of Long Beach Reports Downturn in June

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 10:44
Cargo slowed at the Port of Long Beach last month but officials said they expect a bounceback in July because of the ongoing pause on tariffs.

Alcoa Says Trump Tariff Added $115 Million in Aluminum Costs

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 09:42
Alcoa., the largest U.S. aluminum producer, said tariffs on imports from Canada cost it $115 million in the second quarter.

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