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Mack Supplies More Pioneer Safety Package Details

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 11:19
The revamped safety packages are headlined by a switch away from Bendix Fusion to a proprietary safety and collision mitigation system — Mack Protect.

Diesel Price Continues Climb, Rises 5.4¢ to $3.812 a Gallon

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 11:00
The national average diesel price increased for the third consecutive week, rising 5.4 cents a gallon to $3.812, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released July 22.

Delaware to Hike Tolls Aug. 15, Raise CDL Fees in October

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 10:45
Delaware is preparing to hike toll fees starting Aug. 15 and double some commercial driver license motor vehicle fees in October to raise $107 million yearly for state infrastructure.

Miami Is Hot on Cold Storage to Boost Cargo Capacity

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 10:17
Miami International Airport is boosting cargo capacity by as much as 50% with a new cold storage complex that broke ground July 21.

Treasury Head to Attend US-China Trade Talks in Stockholm

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 09:05
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he will meet his Chinese counterparts in Stockholm next week for their third round of trade talks.

GM Profit Falls as Trump Tariffs Add $1.1 Billion in Costs

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 08:43
General Motors said it suffered a $1.1 billion profit hit from President Donald Trump’s tariffs and revealed no plan for a near-term fix to return to pre-tariff profit levels.

Coca-Cola Confirms a Cane-Sugar Version This Fall

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 08:17
Coca-Cola said July 22 that it will add a cane-sugar version of its trademark cola to its U.S. lineup this fall, confirming a recent announcement by President Donald Trump.

House Panel Approves $200 Million for Truck Parking

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 14:49
A fiscal 2026 transportation funding bill advanced by the Appropriations Committee on July 17 would dedicate $200 million for expanding access to truck parking.

Joby Targets 2026 US Air Taxi Launch

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 14:38
Air taxi startup Joby Aviation expects to have five aircraft in one of the final phases of certification next year as it aims to start commercial flights in early 2026, according to its CEO.

Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Urges Canada to Hike Steel Tariffs

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 13:53
The notoriously combative U.S. executive and vocal public supporter of President Donald Trump said July 21 that Carney and his cabinet should enact “significant” trade protections.

Bank of Canada Poll Shows Tariff Risks Stall Business Plans

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 13:15
In the first quarterly reports since pausing rate cuts, the Bank of Canada said businesses and consumers appear to have adopted a cautious stance because of rapidly changing tariff policy.

PermaCold Logistics to Build $60 Million Facility in Georgia

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 13:06
Georgia leaders have inked a $60 million deal with PermaCold Logistics for construction of a cold storage facility along Interstate 95.

Crossword Puzzle Solution for July 21, 2025

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 12:30
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the July 21, 2025 print edition.

Fleetworthy Buys Predictive Tolling Specialist Commercelogic

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 12:23
Fleetworthy said the deal would offer carriers that use its Bestpass product predictive toll insights, automated reconciliation and cost-saving opportunities.

Diesel Bypasses Gasoline to Emerge as Summer’s Hot Fuel Trade

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 11:55
In the middle of the U.S. summer driving season, diesel is knocking gasoline off its perch as the hot fuel bet and has become one bright spot in an oil market bracing for a glut this year.

Freight Brokers Use Technology to Fight Surging Cargo Theft

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 10:37
As freight brokers battle fraudsters intent on cargo theft, they are building defenses that combine multiple technologies provided by vendors and augmented by their own systems.

Tesla to Fight California’s Claim It Overhypes Autopilot

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 10:00
Tesla is facing off with the California DMV over claims that the company has exaggerated the capabilities of its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving technology and misled consumers.

US Container Volumes Set for Sharp Reversal Over Tariffs

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 09:12
The number of shipping containers carrying U.S. imports fell for a second straight month, putting the economic indicator on course for one of the sharpest year-on-year reversals on record.

BP Names Albert Manifold New Chairman

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 08:44
BP appointed former CRH CEO Albert Manifold as its new chairman, replacing Helge Lund amid pressure for a change in the company’s direction from shareholder Elliott Investment Management.

Stellantis Takes Surprise $2.7B Loss as Trump Shakes Market

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 08:10
Stellantis on July 21 announced a surprise $2.7 billion first-half net loss, while analysts had expected a small profit. The maker of Jeeps is tallying the costs of trade wars.

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