General News
China Re-Enters Canadian Canola Market
China’s imports of canola and canola products from Canada — a trade valued at C$4.9 billion ($3.6 billion) in 2024 — had plunged last year after Beijing imposed steeps levies on the goods.
Seroka Maps Port of Los Angeles' Bigger, Smarter Future
Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka outlined his vision for a future port, built to be bigger and smarter, during his annual state of the port address.
Diesel Set to Rise as Data Centers Can Run Backup Generators
The Department of Energy authorized two power companies to direct data centers and other large facilities to run backup generators as a last resort to prevent rolling blackouts.
What Is Supreme Court Thinking on Trump's Tariffs?
Nearly three months have elapsed since arguments in the closely watched tariffs case, and the Supreme Court isn't scheduled to meet in public for more than three weeks.
Knight-Swift CEO Sees Enforcement Rebalancing Freight Market
Adam Miller, CEO of Knight-Swift Transportation, applauded ongoing enforcement work by the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
US Gained 11,300 Ultrafast Chargers in 2025
The time it takes to fuel an electric vehicle, long a stumbling block to EV adoption, is shrinking in the U.S., as more capable cars and trucks plug into a rash of new, high-speed charging machines.
South Carolina Deploys Virtual Weigh Stations Using Sensors
Two state agencies in South Carolina have partnered to launch virtual weigh stations to improve efficiencies in freight transportation.
Actor Edward Norton Promotes Ship Emission-Cutting Tech
Actor and Stax Engineering founding partner Edward Norton promoted his company’s technology that captures ship emissions, saying the company has worked with CARB and the shipping industry.
Mercedes CEO Rebuffed Pitch to Move Headquarters to US
In an interview with a German media outlet, Mercedes CEO Ola Källenius said Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick made the overture roughly a year ago, dangling tax relief and other incentives.
Self-Driving Tech Startup Waabi Raises $1B for Expansion
Waabi also received an additional $250 million from Uber to launch at least 25,000 robotaxis equipped with its software exclusively on the ride-hailing platform.
Amazon Cuts 16,000 Corporate Jobs in Latest Round of Layoffs
Amazon has said it plans to use generative artificial intelligence to replace corporate workers. It has also been reducing a workforce that swelled during the pandemic.
Autonomous Trucking Firm Gatik Inks Contracts Worth $600M
Autonomous startup Gatik signed a deal with a major consumer goods company that will double its contracted revenue to $600 million, helping to build out its business in the U.S. and Canada.
Thune Says Shutdown Possible as Immigration Talks Continue
Funding for several other agencies, including Defense, Health and Human Services, Labor, Treasury and Education, could become a casualty of the dispute as a Jan. 30 funding deadline nears.
Saia Aligns Logistics Unit Branding Ahead of Expansion
Saia rebranded its LinkEx division as Saia Logistics in mid-January ahead of an expansion outside of the less-than-truckload carrier’s core operations.
US Diesel Futures Surge After Storm Disrupts Refineries
New York Harbor diesel’s premium to European futures surpassed 40 cents a gallon on Jan. 26, the highest level in over three years and continues to hover around that marker.
Paccar Focuses on Truck Sales Upturn After Q4 Profit Plunge
Industrywide U.S. and Canada Class 8 truck retail sales totaled 233,000 units in 2025, Paccar said, and are expected to range from 230,000 to 270,000 trucks in 2026.
ATA Picks 20 Drivers as Newest America’s Road Team Captains
American Trucking Associations has selected 20 professional truck drivers based on their safety records and professionalism to serve as America’s Road Team captains for 2026-2027.
Automotive Technology Supplier Aumovio to Cut 4,000 Jobs
Aumovio will cut up to 4,000 jobs in research and development worldwide as the German auto supplier moves to rein in costs amid a “challenging” market environment and intensifying competition.
Amazon Is Closing Its Fresh Grocery, Go Convenience Stores
Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores will close, the company said in a blog post on Jan. 27, with some locations converted into Whole Foods Market stores.
Mack Trucks Expands Pennsylvania History Museum
During Allentown’s State of the City address, Mack announced the additions to the facility, which also includes areas where customers can inspect their new truck and drive it on a test track.