General News
Nations Grow Restless Waiting for Trump’s Tariff Rollbacks
Frustration and economic losses like those in the U.K. are growing in Japan, the European Union and South Korea.
Peterbilt 567 Adds Front Frame Mounting Package
The provisions add front frame equipment mounting points intended to simplify configuration and give body builders more flexibility across vocational applications.
NMFTA Debuts Freight Charges API Standard
NMFTA'S Digital LTL Council has launched a new API to give shippers, carriers and third-party logistics providers real-time visibility into freight bill changes.
Fatal Blast at US Steel Plant Raises Questions About Future
Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel acquired the company in June, and vowed that steelmaking would continue in Pennsylvania's Mon Valley.
Lazer Logistics Expands in Chicago and Dallas Markets
The three acquired companies have operated since 2004 and served customers across two of the country’s most competitive logistics hubs. All will operate under Lazer's umbrella.
Republicans Seek to End USPS Commitment to EV Fleet
Efforts to halt the fleet’s shift to clean energy continue in the name of cost savings. But the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association says canceling the program will squander millions.
Leaders of Canada, Mexico to Meet Amid Strained US Ties
Canadian PM Mark Carney is expected to meet with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to discuss reinforcing supply chains and key infrastructure to grow bilateral trade.
Cleveland-Cliffs Signs Steel Pacts with US Automakers
General Motors is one of the carmakers to agree to a multiyear pact.
Industrial Output Dips as Factories Grapple With Weak Demand
Manufacturing output, which accounts for three-fourths of total industrial production, was unchanged after an upward revision to June. Mining and utility output both declined.
Trump Says Semiconductor Tariffs Could Reach 300%
The president has repeatedly promised that levies on chips and pharmaceuticals are coming within weeks, but no formal announcements have yet been made.
Trucking Fleets Adopt ADAS to Improve Highway Safety
“There are some that are really taking off,” said Robert Braswell, executive director of the Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations.
Retail Sales Rise in July on Rebounding Auto Sales
Retail sales rose 0.5% last month, a slowdown from a revised 0.9% in June, according to the Commerce Department’s report released Aug. 15.
Latest ADAS Systems Detect Safety Risks With Greater Accuracy
Advanced driver assistance systems have been steadily evolving, and fleets are increasingly taking advantage of the safety benefits.
CK Hutchison Rules Out Ports Deal Being Completed This Year
The deal covers 43 of CK Hutchison’s ports, including two in the strategic Panama Canal.
ATA Seeks DOT Clarity on Proposed Marijuana Reclassification
American Trucking Associations has asked Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to provide clarity on a long-pending federal proposal to reclassify marijuana as a less harmful drug.
Applied Materials Falls After China Troubles Weigh on Forecast
Applied Materials plunged in late trading after giving a disappointing sales and profit forecast, renewing concerns that the U.S. trade dispute with China is weighing on demand.
Soybean Prices Drop as Export Sales Lag Amid China’s Absence
Soybean futures fell as concerns over sluggish demand for U.S. supplies prompted traders to take profits after a three-day winning streak.
States Increase Road Use Fees to Fund Transport Projects
Colorado and Virginia recently hiked road use fees, while Hawaii, Georgia, Rhode Island and New Jersey are lifting usage fees on EVs.
Crocs Invests $80M in Nevada for US E-Commerce Hub
This venture was announced without fanfare by the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development within a notice about seven companies receiving $11.2 million worth of tax abatements.
Truck Driver Recruitment and Retention Face Q2 Headwinds
The Q2 2025 Driver Recruiting and Retention Data Download report found that the pool of truck drivers declined in the second quarter even as the number of job postings grew.