General News
Federal Reserve Approves First Rate Cut Since December
The central bank’s focus has shifted quickly from inflation to jobs, as hiring has grounded nearly to a halt in recent months and unemployment has ticked higher.
FedEx Freight’s Sloan Wins TMCSuperTech Grand Champion Crown
FedEx Freight technicians claim the top two spots as well as the team title at the 2025 TMCSuperTech National Skills Competition.
Medium-Duty Truck Sales Drop Nearly 30% in August
U.S. medium-duty truck sales continued to trend below the prior year by dropping nearly 30% in August, according to data from Wards Intelligence.
Ford, Slate Focus on Affordable EV Pickup Trucks
With President Donald Trump’s tax bill killing EV incentives at the end of the month, the push for a sub-$30,000 vehicle that runs on electrons may help buttress the projected dip in sales.
Outlook Remains Difficult for Intermodal Logistics
“To say that we live in interesting times is an understatement,” said Anne Reinke, speaking to Intermodal Expo attendees for the first time as IANA’s new president and CEO.
Lyft, Waymo to Offer Driverless Rides in Nashville in 2026
Waymo is already an established partner with Lyft rival Uber.
Amazon Revamps AI Agent for Online Sellers Hit by Trade War
The souped-up Seller Assistant is designed to predict demand and manage inventory in a holiday shopping season clouded by the trade war.
Japan’s Exports to US Plummet 13.8%, Hit by Trump’s Tariffs
August marks the fifth straight month of declines, as auto exports were hit by President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
DOT Pilot Programs to Explore HOS Rest-Break Flexibility
The Split Duty Period and Flexible Sleeper Berth pilot programs were included in the Department of Transportation's s so-called Pro-Trucker Package.
Oil Trader Bets Brent Crude Will Fall Below $50 by Year-End
The wager reflects growing sentiment among some of the world’s most prominent energy forecasters that the oil market will be oversupplied by the end of the year.
US Farmers, Biofuel Firms Could Win in EPA Proposals
The EPA proposed requiring large oil processors to make up for biofuel blending obligations waived for small refineries, boosting farmer-friendly stocks.
Lawmakers Introduce Catalytic Converter Theft Bill
A bill aimed at mitigating thefts of automotive catalytic converters by making the components more traceable was recently introduced in the House of Representatives.
UK Pauses Push to End US Steel Tariffs Before Trump Visit
As President Donald Trump heads to the U.K. for a state visit, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has punted negotiations on removing U.S. steel tariffs, according to a source.
Jaguar Land Rover Cyberattack Ripples Through Suppliers
The cyberattack that brought Jaguar Land Rover Automotive factories to a standstill is affecting suppliers, with some parts makers forced to pause or scale back their own production.
Trump Extends Deadline to Land TikTok Deal Until Dec. 16
President Trump extended the deadline for TikTok’s Chinese parent, ByteDance, to divest the platform’s U.S. operations — this time until Dec. 16 — staving off a shutdown of the app in the U.S.
Study Finds US Class 8 Battery-Electric Truck Prices Rising
Prices of U.S. Class 8 battery-electric trucks are on the rise at the same time as their European counterparts decline, according to a recent study.
Thyssenkrupp Gets Offer From India’s Jindal for Steel Unit
The steel division, which employs 26,000 people, has been weighed down by soaring energy bills, rising interest rates and chronically low steel prices.
Democrats Aim to Force Senate Vote on Canada, Brazil Tariffs
Sen. Tim Kaine says he will introduce two separate bipartisan resolutions this week that would terminate the national emergencies that Trump declared to justify the tariffs.
NHTSA Investigates Tesla Door Handle Failures
Safety agency cites incidents in which exterior door handles stopped working and trapped children inside.
Mack Remanufacturing Unit Celebrates Golden Anniversary
The remanufacturing facilities’ output constitutes more than 25 different product lines, from engines and transmissions to coolant pumps and NOx sensors.