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CARB Allows OEMs to Transfer EV Truck Credits Between States

Mon, 07/28/2025 - 13:16
The move was described as a nod to commitments made in the Clean Truck Partnership deal that California forged with truck manufacturers as part of the state’s emissions reduction efforts.

United Rentals Profit Dips as Costs Rise Faster than Revenue

Mon, 07/28/2025 - 12:45
United Rentals revenue increased in the second quarter of 2025, but profit dipped as costs rose faster than revenue.

Court Declines US Tariff Relief on Low-Cost Goods, for Now

Mon, 07/28/2025 - 12:30
The three-judge panel said it wouldn’t act in a case brought Detroit Axle while a set of separate legal challenges to Trump’s tariff actions are pending before a federal appeals court.

Crossword Puzzle Solution for July 28, 2025

Mon, 07/28/2025 - 12:30
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the July 28, 2025 print edition.

Indiana Will Ask FHWA to Be First State to Toll Interstates

Mon, 07/28/2025 - 12:29
Indiana lawmakers voted to seek federal authority to become the first state that charges tolls on interstate highways, a move taken over the objections of state truckers.

McLaren to Open First US Processing Center at Baltimore Port

Mon, 07/28/2025 - 11:51
The 50,000-square-foot processing center will be built at Tradepoint Atlantic in the port, and will be equipped to customize, inspect and prepare McLaren vehicles for distribution.

Samsung to Make Tesla AI Chips in $16.5 Billion Deal

Mon, 07/28/2025 - 10:42
The agreement runs through 2033 and includes an upcoming plant in Taylor, Texas, to produce Tesla's next-generation AI6 chip.

Traton CEO Levin Leery of Rivals’ H2 Truck Demand Optimism

Mon, 07/28/2025 - 10:29
Traton Group is not as optimistic as at least one of its peers about the prospects for North American medium- and heavy-duty truck demand in the second half of 2025, CEO Christian Levin said.

Battery Startup Lyten Raises $200M to Fund Northvolt Deal

Mon, 07/28/2025 - 10:05
The funding lets Lyten acquire intellectual property related to energy storage systems, in addition to its previously announced deal on Northvolt’s Polish assembly plant.

US, China Start Talks in Sweden on Trade Truce Extension

Mon, 07/28/2025 - 09:30
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are leading the delegations through July 29 in Stockholm — their third meeting in less than three months

CK Hutchison Seeks Chinese Investor on Panama Ports Deal

Mon, 07/28/2025 - 08:32
A Hong Kong conglomerate that had agreed to sell its two ports at the Panama Canal said it may seek a Chinese investor to join a consortium of buyers, which could bring more U.S. scrutiny to the deal.

US-EU Deal Sets 15% Tariff on Most Goods, Including Autos

Mon, 07/28/2025 - 08:01
The U.S. and the EU agreed to a trade framework setting a 15% tariff on most goods, staving off — at least for now — far higher import duties that might have sent shock waves around the globe.

Autel CV Diagnostics: The Solutions You Need

Sun, 07/27/2025 - 23:00
Service and repair of commercial vehicles, from light- to heavy-duty vehicles, presents challenges and complexities that passenger vehicle technicians never have to contend with, including the made-to-spec nature of heavy-duty vehicles.

How Shippers and Warehouse Operators Manage Turbulence

Sun, 07/27/2025 - 16:15
Amid shifting trade patterns and unsettled tariffs, shippers are examining their networks and contemplating how and where they source core products.

How Shippers and Warehouse Operators Manage Turbulence

Sun, 07/27/2025 - 16:15
Amid shifting trade patterns and unsettled tariffs, shippers are examining their networks and contemplating how and where they source core products.

Trump Seeks New Legal Grounds for Brazil 50% Tariff Threat

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 16:33
President Donald Trump’s administration is preparing a new emergency declaration as a basis for tariffs on Brazil, people familiar with the matter say.

Buffett's Pilot Explores Sale of Water Management Unit

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 15:50
Berkshire Hathaway’s Pilot Travel Centers is considering the sale of its water-management services unit, as the truck-stop chain focuses on its primary businesses, according to sources.

International Q2 Truck Sales, Profit Rise Amid Dim Outlook

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 15:41
International sold 14,628 trucks in the most recent quarter, compared with 13,143 trucks a year earlier.

Trump: Not Focused on Talks With Canada; Tariffs Might Stay

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 14:57
President Donald Trump said trade talks with Canada are not a focus for his administration right now, and instead of negotiating a deal, he may decide to just leave import taxes in place.

Door Maker Begins Pilot With Bot Auto’s Autonomous Semis

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 14:28
Steves & Sons began pilot program testing Bot Auto’s retrofitted Freightliner tractors alongside its managed logistics provider, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, in June.

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