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Schneider Launches Fast Track Intermodal Service

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 12:50
Schneider is expanding its intermodal capabilities with Fast Track, a new service promising two-day faster transit and 95% on-time delivery for shippers with time-sensitive freight.

Paccar Continues Cutting Quebec Truck Manufacturing Jobs

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 12:45
As recently as September, Peterbilt was touting expanded manufacturing capacity at the factory, with the first 567 vocational Class 8 truck rolling off the production line Sept. 24.

Appeals Court Revives Yellow’s Suit Against Teamsters

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 12:07
The case began when Yellow sued the union in the weeks leading up to its bankruptcy filing in 2023. The Teamsters had balked at the second phase of a proposed terminal network restructuring.

NTSB Nominee John DeLeeuw Advances Despite Pushback

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 10:30
President Trump’s nominee to serve on the independent NTSB recently advanced through another step of the confirmation process, even as Democrats voice concern over his nomination.

VW-Rivian Joint Venture May Sell EV Tech to Other Carmakers

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 09:34
The joint venture, known as RV Tech, said it has made solid progress on delivering the EV electrical and software platform that Volkswagen needs to compete with Tesla and Chinese rivals.

Ongoing Uncertainty Hampers Truck Orders in October

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 09:10
Monthly orders data has trended below prior-year results since the start of the year. President Trump’s focus on tariffs has created uncertainty for both OEMs and truck buyers.

All 14 Victims Identified From UPS Cargo Plane Crash

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 09:06
Victims included three pilots on board when the crash happened during takeoff at UPS Worldport, the company’s global aviation hub located at Muhammad Ali International Airport.

Trump Signs Funding Bill to End Government Shutdown

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 08:31
The record 43-day shutdown caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks.

FAA Says Flight Cuts to Stay at 6%, Won't Rise to 10%

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 08:02
Flight reductions will not rise to 10% by the end of the week because more air traffic controllers are coming to work as the government shutdown ends.

California to Revoke 17,000 CDLs for Immigrants

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 07:18
The announcement follows harsh criticism from the Trump administration about California and other states granting licenses to people in the country illegally.

Carrier Logistics Unveils AI Tool to Streamline LTL Ops

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 06:30
Carrier Logistics, a provider of freight management software for LTL carriers, launched a software tool that uses artificial intelligence to extract shipment data from bills of lading.

Uber Freight Expands Better Trucks Deal for E-Commerce Demand

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 06:00
Uber Freight has observed that the last-mile parcel delivery market is undergoing a major transformation driven by the rapid growth of e-commerce and rising consumer expectations.

US-China Soybean Trade Stalls After Early Surge

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 15:26
After a flurry of orders late last month — which were the first of this season — Chinese imports of U.S. cargoes seem to have faltered, according to traders who asked not to be identified.

White House: October Jobs, CPI Data Likely Lost

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 13:21
Economists have flagged the consumer price index and unemployment rate for October as those most likely at risk of not coming out due to how the data underpinning them is collected.

Truckload Carrier LRT’s Parent Buys Xpress Global Systems

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:51
Fort Payne, Ala.-based LRT is the parent company of Little River Transportation, LRT Solutions, Madex Associates and River Run Logistics.

Duffy Targets Quick End to Nationwide Flight Cuts

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:48
The Transportation Department and the FAA have said they relied on data, including reports from pilots of controller responsiveness, to make the decision to reduce flights.

Arkansas Invests $4.6M in 5 Port Infrastructure Projects

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:30
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has awarded $4.6 million to five port infrastructure projects to help boost the state’s economy. Arkansas boasts 1,000 miles of navigable waterways.

First Brands Founder Wins Control of Personal Bank Accounts

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:17
Patrick James' personal bank accounts were frozen last week as part of a lawsuit accusing him of siphoning large sums from the bankrupt auto parts supplier.

Waymo Launches Robotaxis on Freeways in First for US

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 10:24
Beginning Nov. 12, the Alphabet unit will begin offering some riders routes that include freeways in San Francisco, Phoenix and Los Angeles, Waymo said in a statement.

Hyundai to Ship Up to 100 Xcient Tractors to US in 2026

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 10:05
Hyundai Translead expects between 50 and 100 to reach the U.S. next year, and forecasts that number to grow in 2027 and beyond, a spokeswoman said in an email.

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