General News
Jim Ward to Step Down as TCA President
Ward, who took over as president in 2022, is credited with strengthening the association’s reach, expanding its programs and increasing engagement with its members.
Rivian Plans EV Door Redesign to Address Safety Concerns
Electric handle designs across the industry are in the spotlight following incidents in which people were unable to open doors due to a loss of power, trapping children or other riders inside.
Trimac Buys Tank Truck Carrier Service Transport Co.
The Calgary, Alberta-based bulk carrier has made four acquisitions this year, with three businesses based in the United States.
GM, Ford Balk at Stellantis Request for Truck Tariff Waiver
GM and Ford argue that shielding Stellantis from the tariffs would hand the company a cost advantage over U.S.-assembled trucks that contain imported parts already subject to tariffs.
Trump, Carney to Meet in Washington as Trade Fight Drags On
U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum, autos and lumber — all major export industries for Canada — remain in place.
Amazon to Resume Drone Deliveries Near Phoenix After Crashes
A pair of Amazon MK30 drones hit a stationary crane on Oct. 1. The FAA and NTSB said they’re investigating the crashes.
Massive Fire Erupts at Chevron Refinery Near Los Angeles
There were no injuries at the refinery and all personnel were accounted for, the company said in a statement late Oct. 2. The statement did not say what caused the fire.
Tesla Cybertruck Doors Blamed in Fatal California Crash
The allegations against the world’s most valuable automaker stem from a middle of the night crash in November 2024 on a residential street in the San Francisco suburb of Piedmont.
FAA Probes Amazon Drone Crashes Near Phoenix
A pair of Amazon MK30 drones collided with a stationary crane at about 10 a.m. local time Oct. 1, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement. No injuries were reported.
Class 8 Truck Prices Set to Climb Again Under New Tariffs
Details on how the levies would be imposed and collected were scant as of Oct. 2, which kept truck makers understandably tight-lipped about the potential impact.
Trucking Rolls On as Shutdown Stalls Other DOT Sectors
Trucking regulators and officials who manage the country’s surface transportation network are operating under mostly normal conditions as the partial government shutdown continues.
Farmers Urge Trump to Secure Soybean Trade With China
Trump said Oct. 1 he plans to raise the issue when he meets Xi in South Korea at the end of October. But the clock is already ticking for U.S. soybean growers, with the harvest already under way.
Port Container Volumes Remain Strong During August
Port container volume remained strong in August as shippers angled to outmaneuver President Donald Trump’s unpredictable trade policies while also getting a jump on the holiday season rush.
Used Truck Sales Increase for Third Straight Month in August
"August did not disappoint this year, at least from a unit volume perspective. Industry participants should interpret this as a positive sign," ACT Research Vice President Steve Tam says.
Stellantis to Explore Sale of Car-Sharing Unit Free2move
CEO Anthony Filosa is under pressure to steady the carmaker that has suffered market share losses in the U.S. and Europe.
Missouri Suspends Permit Fees for Hay Loads Amid Drought
The new permits were announced Sept. 29 by the Missouri Department of Transportation as most of the state experienced the third-driest August on record since 1895.
Caterpillar Emerges as Unlikely AI Winner on Turbine Demand
Caterpillar sells equipment used to mine the copper that’s needed for data centers, while Caterpillar’s construction equipment is needed to put up the buildings.
LG Energy to Start Sending South Korean Workers Back to US
Last month saw the mass detainment and subsequent repatriation of nearly 300 South Korean workers from a Hyundai Motor-LG electric vehicle battery plant in Georgia.
Fired STB Member Sues Trump Ahead of Rail Merger Review
Robert Primus, who had served on the board since 2001, said his firing threatens the independence of the five-member Surface Transportation Board.
Einride Valuation Tops $1B as Truck Startup Raises Funds
Einride, founded in 2016 in Sweden, has been considering a listing in the U.S.