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Trump to Terminate $327M in Massachusetts Transit Funds

Mon, 07/21/2025 - 06:00
The Trump administration is canceling $327 million in aid to Massachusetts that had been awarded to partially finance a nearly $2 billion rebuild of a portion of the Massachusetts Turnpike.

Averitt Announces Record Pay Increase for Hazmat Drivers

Fri, 07/18/2025 - 15:26
The Cookeville, Tenn.-based transportation and logistics company said these regional drivers saw their compensation increase to 64 cents per mile.

Alcoa CEO: Tariffs Force a Pause for Canada Growth Projects

Fri, 07/18/2025 - 14:49
Alcoa, the storied U.S. metals producer, is feeling the pinch of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and has been forced to pause work on all its growth projects underway in Canada.

Aeva, Daimler Truck Expand Lidar Deal for Autonomy

Fri, 07/18/2025 - 13:27
Trucking technology company Aeva announced an expanded partnership with Daimler Truck North America to advance the commercialization of autonomous vehicles.

Trump Adds Tariffs on Industries Aug. 1 for Double Whammy

Fri, 07/18/2025 - 12:23
President Donald Trump is readying plans for industry-specific tariffs to kick in alongside his country-by-country duties on Aug. 1.

Optimizing Your Fleet’s Tractor Life Cycle

Fri, 07/18/2025 - 11:00
"Keep, trade or sell.” That’s the age-old question that often keeps fleet managers and executives up at night when it comes to vehicle acquisition. Sound familiar?

Truck Maker Iveco Draws Takeover Interest From Tata Motors

Fri, 07/18/2025 - 10:18
Italian truck maker Iveco Group NV has attracted takeover interest from India’s Tata Motors Ltd., people familiar with the matter said.

Perspective: Mack Pioneer Wedge Cuts Drag, Widens Cab

Fri, 07/18/2025 - 10:00
One major key to the new model’s potential success is its combination of advanced aerodynamic design and ­driver ergonomics in the form of a wedge shape.

Port of Oakland Shipments Drop 10.1% in June

Fri, 07/18/2025 - 09:32
The effects of international tariffs are being felt at the Port of Oakland, which saw a 10.1% drop in overall shipping volume in June compared to the previous month.

From Bay to Boardroom

Fri, 07/18/2025 - 08:49
Fleet maintenance managers have several hats to wear when keeping tabs on their technicians and relating the value of their performance to the company's top brass.

4 Former Yellow Terminals Sell for $6.85 Million

Fri, 07/18/2025 - 08:47
A Queens, N.Y.-based building firm, Kordun Construction, bought the most expensive property of the four — a Plainview, N.Y., service center — for $4 million.

China Pledges Crackdown on Illicit Exports of Rare Earths

Fri, 07/18/2025 - 08:41
China’s state security agency says it is cracking down on alleged smuggling of rare earth minerals that it says threaten national security.

Chevron Gets Approval for $53 Billion Acquisition of Hess

Fri, 07/18/2025 - 08:04
Chevron has scored a critical ruling in Paris that has given it the go-ahead for a $53 billion acquisition of Hess and access to one of the biggest oil finds of the decade.

Battery Material Maker Stocks Jump as US Eyes 93% China Duty

Fri, 07/18/2025 - 06:00
Battery material makers’ stocks climbed as the U.S. set to impose preliminary antidumping duties of 93.5% on graphite imports from China.

Union Pacific Said to Be Exploring Deal for Norfolk Southern

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 16:34
Union Pacific is exploring an acquisition of Norfolk Southern, setting up what could rank as the largest railroad deal ever, according to people familiar with the matter.

Tesla Settles Over Autopilot Crash With Truck Crossing Highway

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 16:06
Tesla settled a lawsuit over a driver’s death in 2019 when the Autopilot system in his Model 3 allegedly failed to avoid a collision with a tractor-trailer crossing a Florida highway.

Class 8 Truck Sales in June Increase for First Time in 2025

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 16:00
Mack Trucks North America President Jonathan Randall says June’s Class 8 sales results reflect the resilience of customer demand.

FMCSA Nominee Barrs Touts Workforce, Supply Chain

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 14:32
Derek Barrs, a former Florida Highway Patrol chief with more than three decades in public safety, is recognized as an authority on commercial vehicle safety.

US to Impose 93.5% Tariff on Graphite From China

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 12:56
The Commerce Department imposed preliminary antidumping duties of 93.5% on Chinese imports of graphite, a key battery component.

Waymo Expands in Austin After Tesla Launches Robotaxi

Thu, 07/17/2025 - 12:12
Waymo, through its partnership with Uber, is more than doubling its service territory in Austin as the driverless taxi firm looks to fend off competition from Tesla.

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