General News
US Shale Bosses Say Industry Is ‘Broken’
A commenter in a Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas energy survey wrote: “What was once the world’s most dynamic energy engine has been gutted by political hostility and economic ignorance.”
US Lowers Tariffs on EU Autos to 15%
The move cements the terms of the framework trade agreement the two sides struck this summer.
Zoox Seeks NHTSA Approval for Driverless Car Deployment
The exemption Zoox is seeking would allow the company to operate as many as 2,500 self-driving cars on U.S. roads.
NHTSA Investigates Rivian Delivery Vans Over Seat Belts
In multiple instances, the steel braided cable connecting the belt to the seat frame has frayed or broken.
Diesel Traders Bet on Price Spike as Russia Refineries Hit
For global supply chains, any price increase matters because Russia remains one of the world’s most important suppliers of diesel, a fuel essential for trucking, shipping and agriculture.
McLeod Leans Into AI, Revamps User Interface
The 40-year-old trucking software developer showcased its own investments in AI along with its partnerships with a growing number of third-party AI technology vendors.
EU Makes New Push With US to Revive Talks on Metals Tariffs
EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic will meet with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on the sidelines of the ASEAN ministerial summit in Kuala Lumpur.
Performance Food Adds Activist Investor Amid Takeover Talks
Scott Ferguson, founder of Sachem Head Capital Management, is joining the Performance Food board as talks with US Foods continue.
August Truck Freight Tonnage Highest Since December 2023
"While I’d like to predict a strong rebound in freight levels through the upcoming holidays, I can’t," says American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello.
Amazon Jury Trial Over FTC’s Prime Cancellation Claims Opens
Amazon.com squared off in court against the FTC over allegations that the company duped customers into signing up for the Prime subscription service and then made it too hard to cancel.
Automakers Push Trump to Weaken Biden Emissions Rules
Major automakers want the Trump administration to weaken ambitious tailpipe emissions standards that are pushing the industry to sell electric vehicles in larger numbers.
Mazda and Toyota Expand Auto Operations Through Jaxport
Both operations will run through the Talleyrand Marine Terminal, where Enstructure Auto Logistics signed a long-term lease last year to expand its auto-handling capacity.
FMCSA Audited Over States’ Enforcement of English Mandates
The move arrives at a moment when the Department of Transportation is scrutinizing English-language proficiency among commercial drivers.
Alcoa CEO Warns Tariffs Will Destroy Metal Demand in US
The head of the largest U.S. aluminum producer warns import tariffs will destroy demand for American metal, contrary to the Trump administration’s claim that duties will revitalize the industry.
Stellantis to Pause Production at Plants Due to Weak Demand
Stellantis NV will temporarily halt production at some of its plants in Europe amid lagging demand for models including the Alfa Romeo Tonale sport utility vehicle.
Greenlane Launches Dealer Program to Ramp Up EV Truck Sales
Greenlane is rolling out a dealer program that offers charging credits and software perks to make electric trucks more accessible, signing Velocity Truck Centers as its first partner.
Mercedes Contract Manufacturer to Cut One-Third of Staff
European carmakers are contending with excess capacity as Chinese manufacturers take a larger share of the market, with the EV segment in particular suffering from weak demand.
US, China Are ‘Talking Past Each Other,’ Says US Lawmaker
Led by Rep. Adam Smith, the visit to Beijing comes as tensions have risen between the two countries over trade, technology and opposing views on global conflicts.
US Business Activity Cools Along With Demand
Cooler demand limited the ability of companies to raise prices and offset tariffs. The S&P Global flash September composite output index fell 1 point to 53.6.