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Tesla Targets June 12 Rollout of Robotaxi Service in Austin

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 15:40
Tesla is poised to begin its long-awaited robotaxi service in Austin on June 12, according to a person familiar with the matter.

DHL Flies 17 Endangered Mountain Bongo Antelopes to Kenya

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 14:09
DHL Express transported 17 endangered mountain bongo antelopes from Florida to a conservation site in Kenya, the company announced in the spring.

DOT Nominees Await Senate Consideration for FRA, FTA Posts

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 13:56
David Fink and Marc Molinarlo, nominees for top posts at two Department of Transportation agencies, await consideration before the Senate.

Suitors Line Up for BP’s Castrol Unit

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 12:48
BP's Castrol lubricant business is attracting interest from Reliance Industries, Apollo Global Management and Lone Star Funds, as well as Saudi Aramco.

Canada Confirms No Duty Circumvention in Vietnam Chassis Case

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 12:41
The assessment confirmed an April 9 preliminary ruling by the CBSA, which took into account comments and responses submitted by the main parties to the ruling.

OPEC+ to Maintain Group Quotas Ahead of July Output Decision

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 10:14
OPEC+ gathered online May 28 to ratify their current groupwide production quotas, ahead of a decision by eight key members at the weekend whether to bolster output again in July.

Diesel Price Sheds 4.9¢ to $3.487 a Gallon

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 10:07
The national average diesel price changed course from a week earlier, dropping 4.9 cents to hit $3.487 a gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released May 28.

Stellantis Names Antonio Filosa Its New CEO

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 08:02
Stellantis, the world’s fourth-largest carmaker, named Italian auto executive Antonio Filosa as its new CEO on May 28, replacing Carlos Tavares, who resigned under pressure last year.

Toyota Becomes Top Shareholder in Air Taxi Maker Joby

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 07:00
Toyota has invested $250 million in Joby Aviation, completing the first half of a previously announced $500 million commitment and becoming the air taxi maker’s largest shareholder.

Michigan County Board Opposes I-94 Self-Driving Corridor

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 06:00
Washtenaw County officials are opposed to proposed express lanes on about 39 miles of Interstate 94 between Ann Arbor and Detroit that one day could be dedicated to self-driving vehicles.

Arizona Adds Real-Time Truck Parking Info at 4 Stops on I-10

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 15:58
The Arizona Department of Transportation has incorporated real-time truck parking availability status for Interstate 10 rest areas on its state traveler information website.

NYC Wins Order Against US Funding Freeze in Congestion Fight

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 15:01
New York won a court order temporarily barring the Trump administration from withholding federal approvals or funds for the state’s transportation projects.

Hegseth Orders Military to Address Moving ‘Deficiencies’

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 14:54
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called on the U.S. Transportation Command to address “deficiencies” to ensure that thousands of military members have successful moves this summer.

US Poised to Receive Golden Share in US Steel-Nippon Tie-Up

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 14:12
The U.S. government is poised to receive a so-called golden share in U.S. Steel as a condition for approving Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of the American company.

Leasing Models Offer Fleets Cost Control Options

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 14:01
Fleet operators weigh full-service versus unbundled truck leasing as costs, maintenance risks and life cycle management shape decisions.

Three More Years of Clean Truck Fees Approved at Port of LA

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 12:13
The Port of Los Angeles will continue to collect a $10 clean truck fund fee for the next three years. But at least two harbor commissioners indicated it warrants a closer look going forward.

Sysco Helps Restaurants Caught in Trade War

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 09:54
Restaurant supplier Sysco is coaching eateries on substitutes for imported ingredients hit by President Donald Trump’s tariffs. 

Uncertainty Clouds Truck Retail Sales Outlook for Rest of 2025

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 09:28
Uncertainty continues to cloud the retail sales and orders outlook for truck makers for the rest of 2025, according to observers.

Software Logistics Giant WiseTech Buys E2Open for $2.1B

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 09:20
Australian shipping software company WiseTech Global made its biggest ever acquisition, agreeing to buy E2open Parent Holdings in a deal that values the U.S. firm at $2.1 billion.

Volvo Cars to Cut 3,000 Jobs to Reduce Cost

Tue, 05/27/2025 - 08:52
Sweden-based Volvo Cars is eliminating 3,000 positions as part of a cost-cutting program as the auto industry faces challenges from trade tensions and resulting economic uncertainty.

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