General News
Tesla Co-Founder Straubel’s Battery Firm Redwood Cuts Dozens
Tesla co-founder JB Straubel’s battery recycling firm, Redwood Materials, cut dozens of jobs as the startup scales back some of its ambitious projects.
MD-11 Grounding After Crash May Linger for UPS, FedEx
The grounding of the workhorse freighter plane involved in a deadly crash in Kentucky may drag on for an “undeterminable period,” creating havoc for UPS, FedEx and a Florida-based carrier.
Barak Turovsky, GM's Head of AI, Leaves Automaker
General Motors' chief AI officer is out, marking the loss of another Silicon Valley alum as the company works to bulk up staffing to support tech innovation at the Detroit automaker.
Consumer Confidence in November Slides to Lowest Since April
U.S. consumers were much less confident in the economy in November in the aftermath of the government shutdown, weak hiring and stubborn inflation.
Canada Delays Trade Data After US Shutdown
Statistics Canada said it will not publish October trade data as was scheduled on Dec. 4. The agency had previously confirmed September numbers would be postponed.
Iconic Illinois Foundry Reopens Focused Just on Brake Drums
The foundry achieved a first Nov. 20, pouring its first iron as a stand-alone commercial vehicle brake drum manufacturing plant. Brake drums were soon rolling off the production line.
PrePass, Vermont Launch App in State to Speed Truck Travel
Vermont’s Department of Motor Vehicles and the PrePass Safety Alliance have activated mobile bypass technology at two inspection sites, enabling faster travel for approved trucks.
Daimler Truck’s Rizon Brand Expands US Dealership Network
Daimler Truck announced Nov. 24 that its Rizon brand has expanded its sales network into Arizona, Washington, New York and New Jersey through new dealership partnerships.
Mack Delivers First Pioneer Semis to Fleet Owners in the US
The tractor was unveiled as the brand’s new flagship on-highway tractor in April in Brooklyn, N.Y., near where the company was founded 125 years earlier by Jack and Gus Mack.
Trump, Xi May Hold 4 Meetings in 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s comments come after Trump and Xi spoke on Nov. 24, their first conversation since the two leaders met in Busan, South Korea, in October.
September Retail Sales Rise Despite Consumer Caution
The value of retail purchases, not adjusted for inflation, increased 0.2% after a 0.6% gain in August, Commerce Department data showed, after being delayed due to the government shutdown.
PPI Climbs in September as Gasoline Costs Surge
The producer price index rose 0.3% from a month earlier after a 0.1% decline in August, according to the BLS. The increase matched the median projection in a Bloomberg survey of economists.
Lukoil’s US Gas Stations Experience Card Payment Disruptions
Lukoil gasoline stations in the U.S. are experiencing major issues with card payments, forcing some franchise owners to consider asking more customers to use cash.
Performance Food Group, US Foods Call Off Merger Talks
The combined entity would have leapfrogged Sysco at the top of the food service carrier table — serving restaurants, corporate offices, convenience stores, gas stations and truck stops.
Some Seattle Flights Stop to Refuel as Pipeline Leak Persists
Some flights leaving Seattle have been forced to add stops to refuel after a pipeline spill cut off jet fuel supply to the airport as it gears up for a surge in travel through Thanksgiving.
First Brands Sees New Call for Outside Trustee to Manage SPEs
First Brands' bankruptcy advisers are facing a new challenge that could impact how a potential restructuring of the auto parts supplier is carried out.
FAA to Probe Airlines Over Shutdown Flight Limits
Under the agency’s original emergency order, carriers that didn’t comply could face penalties of up to $75,000 for every flight operated above the mandated limits.
A Lifeline for Nikola Truck Owners, Fuel Cell Technology?
2025 was largely a dark year for hydrogen fuel cell electric rigs in the U.S, but a small group of equipment, fuel and truck suppliers are striving for a brighter future.
Rick Cotton, Leader of Port Authority of N.Y.-N.J., to Retire
Rick Cotton, the executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, who oversaw major revitalization efforts around the port, will retire in January, the agency announced.
Texas Immigration Sting Pulls 31 CDL Holders Off the Road
Gov. Greg Abbott’s office noted that a majority of the drivers detained were holding commercial driver licenses issued by California. None of the drivers were holding Texas CDLs.