General News
US-China Trade Talks Open in Paris, Paving Way for Summit
The talks pave the way for President Donald Trump’s state visit to Beijing to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping that is tentatively set for March 31-April 2.
Peterson Introduces ‘Fail-Safe’ Trailer Safety Lighting
The Genesis Truck and Trailer Light, currently available for order on new trailers, eliminates the uncertainty and downtime caused by partial LED lighting failure, said Peterson's Al Anderson.
Energy Chief Signals Iran War May Last Several More Weeks
President Donald Trump on March 14 called on other countries to send warships to keep the strait open, saying he hopes China, France, Japan, South Korea and the U.K. would take part.
Western Star Retires 57X in Sharpening Vocational Focus
Western Star trimmed its truck lineup recently, ending production of the 57X on-highway tractor as parent company DTNA seeks to expand its heavy-duty vocational truck market share.
CVSA to Enforce New ELD‑Tampering Out‑of‑Service Rule April 1
CVSA has a new out-of-service condition effective April 1 for truckers and motor carriers disobeying federal driving limits by tampering with electronic logging devices.
Senators Signal Interest in Infrastructure Funding
Sens. Steve Daines (R‑Mont.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D‑Nev.) said Congress’ upcoming work on a multiyear highway policy measure presents a chance to advance permitting reforms.
Uber Relaunches Robotaxi Service in Vegas
Uber riders in Las Vegas may be matched with a Motional Ioniq 5 autonomous vehicle when they request a regular UberX, Uber Electric or Uber Comfort ride at no additional cost.
Trump Tariff Refunds Portal Is 70% Complete, US Tells Judge
The Trump administration said it’s making progress on building a web-based portal to handle refund requests for almost $170 billion in global tariffs that were overturned by the Supreme Court.
Economy Expanded at Sluggish 0.7% in Q4
The U.S. economy, hobbled by last fall’s 43-day government shutdown, advanced at an unexpectedly sluggish 0.7% annual rate from October through December, the Commerce Department reported.
Daimler Truck 'Well Positioned for Defense Growth,' CFO Says
The manufacturer’s defense business, which makes logistics vehicles, is developing positively, CFO Eva Scherer told Bloomberg Television on March 13.
Oil Trades Near $100 as Iran Vows to Keep Hormuz Closed
Brent crude traded near $100 a barrel following one of the most volatile weeks ever for the oil market, with investors bracing for more upheaval as Iran pledged to keep the Strait of Hormuz shut.
Panama Canal Head Says Rising Fuel Costs Could Boost Traffic
If higher energy costs persist, routing cargo through Panama can cut voyages by between three and 15 days, depending on the route, while reducing fuel consumption, Ricaurte Vásquez said.
US Starts Second Trade Probe in Revived Tariff Policy
The administration has rushed to construct a new tariff regime after the Supreme Court ruled that the president violated the Constitution by imposing many of his previous duties using an emergency law.
US Allows More Russian Oil Sales to Help Tame Prices
It’s unclear how much extra oil the step will free up in practice, and it represents a fraction of what has been lost because of the Hormuz turmoil this month.
Trump Administration Sues California Over Emissions Rules
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office blasted the lawsuit, noting it comes as gas prices climb amid the Iran war and as some drivers consider going electric.
US, Allies Target China With Critical Minerals Framework
The U.S., Japan and the EU are set to announce plans in the coming weeks to lay the foundation for a trade agreement in critical minerals, according to people familiar with the preparations.
Amazon Moves Prime Day Into June From July
Amazon is moving up its annual Prime Day sale to June from July, according to sources, shifting the schedule for an event that’s become a big part of the e-commerce economy.
California Tanker Truck Route Replaces Idle Pipeline
Oil drillers in California have resorted to the costly alternative of trucking crude barrels 50 miles after the closure of a refinery and idling of a key pipeline cut off outlets for their products.
Daimler Truck Confidence in DTNA Sales Rebound Grows
Daimler Truck is now confident about a rebound in North American heavy-duty truck sales in 2026 after the first couple of months of the year unfolded and the volume of data points increased.
Port of Los Angeles Imports Rose 3% in February
Uncertainty is mounting across global supply chains due to President Donald Trump’s changing tariff policies and the conflict in the Middle East, port Executive Director Gene Seroka said.