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Rick Cotton, Leader of Port Authority of N.Y.-N.J., to Retire

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 13:45
Rick Cotton, the executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, who oversaw major revitalization efforts around the port, will retire in January, the agency announced.

Texas Immigration Sting Pulls 31 CDL Holders Off the Road

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 13:45
Gov. Greg Abbott’s office noted that a majority of the drivers detained were holding commercial driver licenses issued by California. None of the drivers were holding Texas CDLs.

October Trailer Orders Edge Higher Than 2024 Level

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 12:56
Preliminary net orders in October increased 3% year over year to 17,100 units. September had marked the first time orders trended below the prior-year results since April.

Crossword Puzzle Solution for November 24, 2025

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 12:30
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the November 24, 2025 print edition.

Trump Reviews Nvidia’s Bid to Sell Chips to China

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 10:31
President Trump is hearing from “lots of different advisers” in deciding on the exports, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said, noting that Trump understands China's Xi Jinping “the best.”

Trump, Xi Hold Call Amid Trade Thaw

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 09:48
The topic of the discussion was unclear and the report did not contain further details. Neither the White House nor Chinese embassy immediately responded to requests for comment.

Amazon Data Center Count Surges Past 900 Sites

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 09:29
Documents shine a light on Amazon’s cloud computing operations at a time when investors are keen for insights into whether AWS has sufficient capacity to meet the enormous demands of AI.

DHL Invests $150 Million in Saudi Arabia Logistics Hub

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 09:07
Construction of the warehouse is expected to begin next year, Orkun Saruhanoglu, CEO of DHL Supply Chain in the Middle East and Africa, said in an interview.

Port Volumes Slow Nearing End of Strong Year

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 09:03
Port of Los Angeles is bidding to reach the 10-million-container mark for the third time in its history, according to Executive Director Gene Seroka. 

UPS and FedEx Strain as MD-11 Jets Stay Grounded

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 08:50
The grounding has drained capacity and complicated operations for the world’s largest package delivery companies just as shipping volumes surge for the peak period through Christmas.

Tyson to Cease Operations at Nebraska Beef Plant

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 16:42
Tyson Foods is ending operations at a beef plant in Nebraska and cutting a shift at a Texas facility as the meat producer loses millions amid the smallest American cattle herd in decades.

Seattle Airport Faces Fuel Crunch Threat After Pipeline Shuts

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 15:30
Sea-Tac airport is facing the threat of disruptions for jet-fuel supplies after a pipeline spill prompted a shutdown at a time when airlines are prepping for a busy Thanksgiving week.

Diesel Price Upside Momentum to Slow After Recent Jump

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 15:13
U.S. diesel exports have been relatively robust of late, more than 1 million barrels per day, according to Gas Buddy. A high percentage has gone to Latin America and South America.

Trump Tariff Cut May Ease Pain for US Coffee, Beef Lovers

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 14:55
President Trump’s decision to remove a key tariff on Brazilian coffee and beef may deliver some relief to markets and U.S. consumers who have struggled with soaring prices for the key staples.

Cross-Border Freight Bridge Eyes Shuttle, Lift Prototypes

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 14:30
Developers of an elevated freight bridge at the U.S.-Mexico border in Laredo, Texas, using automated shuttles are set to begin building their first prototypes over the next six months.

Tech Partnerships Highlighted at Trimble Media Day

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 14:22
Triumph, Motorcity Systems and Corcentric outlined technology integrations during a Nov. 17 media day event at Trimble’s Insight 2025 tech conference.

Smart Trailer Technology Reshapes Trucking Operations

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 14:04
Smart trailer technology is evolving to cater to a trucking fleet’s needs and can dramatically improve all aspects of its operations, a panel said during Hendrickson's media day event.

Ford Says Latest Fire at Aluminum Plant Won’t Hurt Profits

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 13:31
Ford affirmed that it still expects to earn $6 billion to $6.5 billion before interest and taxes this year, despite a second significant fire this week at the Novelis aluminum plant in Oswego, N.Y.

Tesla Sued Over Fatality in Growing Scrutiny of Doors

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 12:27
The lawsuit comes weeks after suits filed in Wisconsin and California involving fatal crashes in which occupants allegedly became trapped when the doors wouldn't open.

Page Trucking Acquires Goulet in Boost to Bulk Operations

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 09:46
Page Trucking will acquire Goulet Trucking in a move that positions the combined operations among North America’s largest specialized bulk haulers.

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