General News
FAA Says Flight Cuts to Stay at 6%, Won't Rise to 10%
Flight reductions will not rise to 10% by the end of the week because more air traffic controllers are coming to work as the government shutdown ends.
California to Revoke 17,000 CDLs for Immigrants
The announcement follows harsh criticism from the Trump administration about California and other states granting licenses to people in the country illegally.
Carrier Logistics Unveils AI Tool to Streamline LTL Ops
Carrier Logistics, a provider of freight management software for LTL carriers, launched a software tool that uses artificial intelligence to extract shipment data from bills of lading.
Uber Freight Expands Better Trucks Deal for E-Commerce Demand
Uber Freight has observed that the last-mile parcel delivery market is undergoing a major transformation driven by the rapid growth of e-commerce and rising consumer expectations.
US-China Soybean Trade Stalls After Early Surge
After a flurry of orders late last month — which were the first of this season — Chinese imports of U.S. cargoes seem to have faltered, according to traders who asked not to be identified.
White House: October Jobs, CPI Data Likely Lost
Economists have flagged the consumer price index and unemployment rate for October as those most likely at risk of not coming out due to how the data underpinning them is collected.
Truckload Carrier LRT’s Parent Buys Xpress Global Systems
Fort Payne, Ala.-based LRT is the parent company of Little River Transportation, LRT Solutions, Madex Associates and River Run Logistics.
Duffy Targets Quick End to Nationwide Flight Cuts
The Transportation Department and the FAA have said they relied on data, including reports from pilots of controller responsiveness, to make the decision to reduce flights.
Arkansas Invests $4.6M in 5 Port Infrastructure Projects
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has awarded $4.6 million to five port infrastructure projects to help boost the state’s economy. Arkansas boasts 1,000 miles of navigable waterways.
First Brands Founder Wins Control of Personal Bank Accounts
Patrick James' personal bank accounts were frozen last week as part of a lawsuit accusing him of siphoning large sums from the bankrupt auto parts supplier.
Waymo Launches Robotaxis on Freeways in First for US
Beginning Nov. 12, the Alphabet unit will begin offering some riders routes that include freeways in San Francisco, Phoenix and Los Angeles, Waymo said in a statement.
Hyundai to Ship Up to 100 Xcient Tractors to US in 2026
Hyundai Translead expects between 50 and 100 to reach the U.S. next year, and forecasts that number to grow in 2027 and beyond, a spokeswoman said in an email.
Texas Awards Grants to Train 145 Heavy-Duty Truck Drivers
Texas leads the nation in employment of heavy-duty truck drivers with 212,770 who earn an average of $54,550 yearly, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
China’s Purchases of US Soybeans Stall Despite Trade Truce
The pause is fueling uncertainty over whether the biggest consumer of American soybeans will import as much as President Donald Trump’s administration claims to expect.
Autonomous Truck Firm Einride to Go Public
The Stockholm-based autonomous driving startup will combine with special purpose acquisition company Legato Merger, set to raise $319 million in the process, the company said Nov. 12.
House Returns for Vote to End Government Shutdown
The House has not been in legislative session since Sept. 19. That's when it passed a short-term funding patch to keep the government open when the new budget year began in October.
Forterra Notches $1 Billion Valuation in New Deal
The company will use the money to speed production of what CEO Josh Araujo calls the “Swiss army knife” of military autonomous vehicles.
FedEx Profit Guidance Eases Holiday Season Worries
“What you’re seeing right now clearly is something of a relief rally when people have been pretty negative on the prospects for both FedEx and UPS,” said Ari Rosa, an analyst at Citigroup.
Sheinbaum’s China Tariff Plan Postponed as Backlash Builds
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s plan to impose steep tariffs on Chinese imports has been delayed until at least December as mounting opposition stalls congressional debate.
Shutdown Nears End as Senate Passes Deal, House Preps Vote
A record-setting 41-day U.S. government shutdown is on a path to end as soon as Nov. 12 after the Senate passed a temporary funding measure backed by a group of eight centrist Democrats.