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Outpost Doubles Its Funding to Expand Parking, Terminals

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 10:05
Outpost’s parking and terminal network currently comprises 25 facilities that offer parking, office space, crossdocking, maintenance facilities and warehouse space.

Waymo, Via Offer Autonomous Public Transit Rides in Arizona

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 09:52
Public partnerships is an important new area of expansion for self-driving companies as they work to add the services in new cities.

Uber Gets Back Into Drone Delivery With Flytrex Investment

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 09:25
Tests with Flytrex’s autonomous drone delivery system will begin in Uber Eats pilot markets by the end of the year.

Overhaul Helps Recover $1.4 Million in Stolen Electronics

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 08:59
Cargo protection company Overhaul facilitated the recovery of $1.4 million in stolen electronics in an incident that points to the growth of more sophisticated criminal networks.

Canada, Mexico Leaders Meet Without Trump for Trade Review

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 08:49
The trip is expected to produce a declaration on boosting cooperation in energy, security, transportation and trade, and likely will include pledges to increase trade of autos and parts.

Amazon Spends $1 Billion to Increase Pay for US Workers

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 08:10
Amazon also said it will lower the cost of its entry health care plan to $5 per week and $5 for co-pays, starting next year.

South Dakota Soybean Plant to Boost Biofuel Industry

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 15:42
The $500 million facility is a venture between BP Products North America and South Dakota Soybean Processors.

Tesla Eyes Safer Door Handle Design Amid NHTSA Scrutiny

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 15:17
Franz von Holzhausen, Tesla’s longtime design chief, said the company is looking to combine the electronic and manual door-release mechanisms, which are currently in separate locations.

Lyft to Test Feature Showing Rider Tips and Timeliness

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 14:55
Lyft is testing the feature with a limited number of drivers, and it will gather data and community feedback before deciding on a broader roll-out.

Trailer Demand to Sag Further on Tariff Uncertainty

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 14:15
North American trailer dealer inventories at the end of Q2 were slightly more than half the level of 12 months earlier, according to respondents to the FTR Transportation Intelligence survey.

For-Hire Carriers Gain Record Share of Private Fleet Freight

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 14:15
Private fleet owners are applying more sophisticated analytics to their inbound freight needs but have to ensure any changes don't complicate their outbound freight requirements.

Trump Advances $1.3 Billion Biden-Approved Battery Loan

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 13:37
The loan, finalized by the Biden administration in November 2024, was among $400 billion in green bank deals halted by the Trump administration as part of its review of energy financing. 

Stoughton Launches Intermodal Container, Smart Chassis

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 13:37
Stoughton Trailers has re-entered the intermodal container market with a new 53-foot domestic container and showcased its next-generation Smart Chassis at Intermodal Expo.

Federal Reserve Approves First Rate Cut Since December

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 13:10
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

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 12:22
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

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 11:28
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

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 09:42
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

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 09:40
“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

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 08:56
Waymo is already an established partner with Lyft rival Uber.

Amazon Revamps AI Agent for Online Sellers Hit by Trade War

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 08:27
The souped-up Seller Assistant is designed to predict demand and manage inventory in a holiday shopping season clouded by the trade war.

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