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Biggest Rail Union Endorses Union Pacific Acquisition
Others are still skeptical of Union Pacific’s proposed $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern.
Volvo Trucks Opens Orders for VNR Class 8 Regional Hauler
Volvo said 90% of the new model has been redesigned from the prior generation. It focused on improving fuel economy through enhanced aerodynamics, powertrain features and idling systems.
Jaguar Land Rover Shutdown to Last Until at Least Oct. 1
Britain’s biggest automaker sent workers home from its factories in central and northwest England on Aug. 31. The shutdown has rippled through the U.K. auto industry.
Autonomous Trucking Startup Gatik to Deploy 50 Rigs in Canada
The plan would be the largest deployment of self-driving trucks in North America, according to Gatik, a sign that autonomous freight transport is starting to gain traction.
Amazon Battles Claims of 'Control' Over Contract Drivers
Amazon.com exercised “overwhelming control” over subcontracted drivers it claimed weren’t its employees, U.S. labor board attorneys told a judge Sept. 22.
Lack of China Demand Hammers US Soybean Oil Prices
Soybean oil futures fell to the lowest in more than three months as Argentina moved to temporarily scrap export tariffs on the country’s crop cargoes, adding pressure to U.S. soy prices.
FMCSA Data Shows Surge in Roadside Inspections
On a combined federal and state level, year-to-date English-language proficiency violations had reached 3,724 drivers through the end of August.
Trial to Start Examining Amazon's Prime Sign-Up Process
A federal trial beginning in Amazon’s hometown this week is set to examine whether the online retailing giant tricked customers into signing up for its Prime service.
First Brands Mulls Restructuring Options Including Bankruptcy
Auto parts maker First Brands Group is discussing options with its creditors for restructuring its $6 billion debt load that include a possible Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
Trump to Redirect $2.4B in California High-Speed Rail Aid
The Trump administration plans to allocate the roughly $2.4 billion that was stripped from California’s embattled high-speed rail to other transit projects.
Trump Blocks US Steel Plan to Stop Processing at Plant
The White House said Commerce the president would exercise his “golden share” power that was a key element in the administration’s decision to allow Nippon Steel to buy out U.S. Steel.
US Lawmakers Call for Fair Market Access in Rare China Visit
The trip may contribute to stabilizing ties ahead of a possible meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump on the sidelines of the APEC summit in South Korea next month.
As Supply Chain Volatility Rises, 4PLs Prove Strategic
The role of a 4PL typically has been that of a “trusted adviser" that manages a customer’s entire supply chain at a single point of contact.
Duffy Raises DEI Contract, Cost Concerns for Baltimore Bridge
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is raising concerns about Maryland’s oversight in replacing the Francis Scott Key Bridge and increasing costs for the federally funded project.
Crossword Puzzle Solution for September 22, 2025
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the September 22, 2025 print edition.
Walmart Adds Home Delivery for Ozempic, Insulin
Shoppers can receive refrigerated prescriptions along with groceries and other products in a single online order, which can be delivered in as fast as 30 minutes.
Uber Freight, Tesla Launch EV Purchase Accelerator
The partners’ “Dedicated EV Fleet Accelerator Program” aims to entice carriers to speed adoption of battery-electric trucks by subsidizing the cost of the hardware.
US Trailer Orders Hit Four Months of Year-Over-Year Gains
U.S. trailer orders reached four consecutive months of year-over-year gains in August, ACT Research reported. Preliminary net data showed an increase of 7% to 9,000 units.
Trump Supports Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Deal
The proposed merger, which would create a massive single railroad company controlling shipments across the continental U.S., is being weighed by the Surface Transportation Board.
Nissan Enters Self-Driving Vehicle Race
An Ariya model with Wayve technology will be available in 2027.