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Trump-China Soybean Feud Leaves US Farmers With Few Buyers

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 12:02
China last year purchased $13 billion of U.S. soybeans — more than 20% of the entire crop — for animal feed and cooking oil, but still hasn’t booked a single shipment from this fall’s huge crop.

Knight-Swift Sees Profit Slump Despite Higher Sales

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 11:35
The company posted net income of $7.86 million, or 5 cents a diluted share, for the three months ended Sept. 30. That compared with $30.5 million, 19 cents, a year earlier.

Clean Energy to Display New Freightliner X15N Demo Truck at MCE

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 11:13
Clean Energy Fuels is displaying a second Class 8 demonstration truck that runs on renewable natural gas at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition.

Cross-Border Opportunities Beckon as Domestic Demand Sputters

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 11:02
Less-than-truckload carriers R+L Carriers and A. Duie Pyle are among the latest fleets seeking to win some of the growing activity traversing the United States’ southern border.

Canada Will Double Non-US Exports Over Trump Tariffs

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 10:00
Prime Minister Mark Carney in an evening address to Canadians said the long process of an ever-closer economic relationship between the Canadian and U.S. economies is now over.

Rivian Cuts 600 Jobs in Latest Setback for EV Maker

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 09:13
Rivian in August cited tariffs and policy changes when it backed away from a key financial goal, saying it would break even on a gross profit basis after earlier predicting a modest profit.

Amazon Launches New AI Shopping Tool in US for Indecisive

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 08:50
The Help Me Decide feature will appear at the top of a product detail page after shoppers have looked at several similar items. Those who tap the button will see a single product recommendation.

Union Pacific Reports 7% Higher Profit Ahead of Merger

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 08:33
Union Pacific wants to buy Norfolk Southern in an $85 billion deal that would create the first transcontinental railroad.  That deal faces a lengthy review by the Surface Transportation Board.

Could Stellantis Break Up? Former CEO Tavares Thinks So

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 08:03
Carlos Tavares, in a new book, says the group’s French, Italian and U.S. operations might have to split if Stellantis fails to withstand pressures from stakeholders in its home bases.

DSV Warns of More Cost Cuts as Tariffs Hurt Freight Markets

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 07:38
Challenging market conditions related to trade tariffs and other macroeconomic factors have become “more visible in global trade flows” in the past quarter, DSV said. 

Alcoa: High US Aluminum Prices Offset Trump Tariff Costs

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 06:30
Alcoa said U.S. tariffs on Canadian aluminum cost it $69 million more than the prior quarter, although higher domestic prices for the metal helped offset the hit. 

Waymo to Test Vehicles With Humans at New Jersey Airport

Thu, 10/23/2025 - 06:00
Alphabet's Waymo will begin manually testing its autonomous vehicles with human drivers at Newark airport, laying the foundation to eventually ferry passengers to and from the transit hub.

Tesla Profit Misses Target Despite Record Q3 Sales Surge

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 16:11
Tesla's Q3 profit fell short of Wall Street’s expectations despite record EV sales, a sign of the pressure automakers are facing from shifting federal policies and rising costs.

Nebraska Shares CMV Crash Expertise With 11 States

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 15:54
“Teamwork across state lines is important to keep America’s roadways safe,” Nebraska State Police Capt. Martin Denton, of carrier enforcement, said Oct. 14.

Cassidy Touts Trump Labor Focus as Pro-Worker, Pro-Business

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 15:18
Since the start of the year, freight stakeholders have praised White House efforts on workforce reforms while pressing for additional recruitment and retention efforts.

Rivian Mobility Spinoff Preps $4,500 E-Bike as First Product

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 13:48
Also, the micromobility startup spun out of Rivian Automotive, has unveiled its first consumer product: an electric bike that will cost up to $4,500.

Amazon Tests Augmented Reality Glasses for Drivers

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 13:01
Amazon said it was conducting trials of the glasses with drivers in North America and planned to further refine the technology before any broader rollout.  

GM Plans Autonomous SUV for 2028

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 12:25
GM plans to release a Cadillac Escalade IQ electric SUV that, when on the highway, allows drivers to go hands- and eyes-free, the company announced Oct. 22.

Maritime Nominee Stephen Carmel Pledges Strong Supply Chain

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 11:45
Stephen Carmel pledged to enhance efficiency along freight corridors at a time when the administration is pursuing economic opportunities domestically and internationally.

Mullen Group’s Acquisition Strategy Fuels 5.6% Revenue Boost

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 11:41
Mullen Group 's growth strategy is driven by improving operations, and also acquisitions, the company's chairman and senior executive officer says.

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