General News
Cardboard Box Sales Slump, Stoking Lackluster Holiday Fears
U.S. corrugated box shipments fell to the lowest Q3 reading since 2015, maintaining the more measured pace seen in the previous quarter, according to data from the Fibre Box Association.
Suit Claims Faulty Tesla Doors Led to Deaths in Fiery Crash
NHTSA disclosed in September that it’s investigating whether some Tesla doors are defective, citing incidents in which exterior handles stopped working and trapped occupants inside.
Hackers, Crime Rings Team Up on Cargo Theft, Report Finds
Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint said hackers are targeting trucking carriers and freight brokers, seeking to infect their computer networks with tools that provide remote access.
Uptime Unlocked: Balancing Technician Loyalty with Agility in Fleet Maintenance
For fleet operators, maintaining uptime means having the right technicians in the right place at the right time. But as the reach of your fleets expands and demands shift, a critical tension emerges: how do you preserve technician loyalty while scaling service?
Largest Fleet of Police Cybertrucks to Patrol Las Vegas
The donation has raised concerns from government oversight experts about private donors’ influence on public departments and the boost to the Tesla brand.
Carney Apologizes to Trump for Anti-Tariff Ad
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he told Ontario's premier not to run an anti-tariff advertisement that prompted U.S. President Donald Trump to end trade talks with Canada.
Supreme Court Hears Tariff Arguments This Week
Trump had said he wanted to take the highly unusual step of attending the arguments in person, but on Nov. 2 said he had ruled it out, saying he didn't want to be a distraction.
Eaton to Buy Boyd Thermal for $9.5B in Data Center Play
The acquisition gives Eaton a portfolio of thermal-management products designed to control excess heat from data centers or in other applications across the industrial and aerospace sectors.
US to Pause Port Fees on China Ships Starting Nov. 10
From Nov. 10, the U.S. will pause measures designed to combat China’s shipping dominance, the White House said. Meanwhile, Beijing said it would suspend the countermeasures it imposed.
Perspective: Trucking Battles Lawsuit Abuse
Most every trucking company began with one person, one truck and a belief in a better tomorrow. But today, we face a challenge unlike any we’ve seen before, writes new ATA Chairman Greg Hodgen.
US Air Travel Delays Stack Up as Shutdown Strains Staffing
U.S. air travel is beginning to show signs of strain as the government shutdown drags on, with traffic controller shortages snarling thousands of flights into the weekend.
XPO Reports Q3 Revenue Jumps to $2 Billion
The Greenwich, Conn.-based LTL carrier reported net income of $82 million for the three months ending Sept. 30. That compared with $95 million the previous year.
Aurora Prepares for Pivotal Launches as Losses Continue in Q3
The International Motors LT Series tractors will be deployed as part of Aurora’s transportation-as-a- service product line, according to the self-driving truck technology developer.
Werner Posts Q3 Revenue Gain Despite Cost-Driven Losses
Werner Enterprises saw its third-quarter bottom line swing from a year-ago profit to a loss as one-time expenses took a toll on its three-month results.
Trump Says Canada Trade Talks Won’t Resume
Asked by reporters aboard Air Force One whether negotiations between the White House and Carney’s government would resume, Trump said: “No, but I have a very good relationship."
Landstar Profit Falls by More Than Half on Review Write-Downs
“We are working toward a late 2025 or early 2026 sale of Landstar Metro and have thus far experienced a good deal of interest in that company,” CEO Frank Lonegro.
Freight Market Weakness Pummels Allison Q3 Profit, Revenue
Ongoing freight market weakness hammered Allison Transmission profit and revenue in the third quarter of 2025 while also precipitating a cut in full-year earnings guidance.
First Brands Lenders Allege ‘Widespread Fraud’ in Filing
The lender group is seeking to have certain special purpose vehicles dismissed from First Brands’ bankruptcy case and have also joined calls for the appointment of an independent examiner.
US-China Deal Is Undoing Damage From Trade War
After months of posturing, arguing and threatening, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have essentially turned back the clock.
Exxon, Chevron Surpass Estimates With Production Increases
Exxon’s adjusted Q3 profit per share was 7 cents higher than analysts forecast, while Chevron posted an almost 20-cent surprise on Oct. 31. For Exxon, it was the sixth consecutive beat.