General News
South Dakota Soybean Plant to Boost Biofuel Industry
The $500 million facility is a venture between BP Products North America and South Dakota Soybean Processors.
Tesla Eyes Safer Door Handle Design Amid NHTSA Scrutiny
Franz von Holzhausen, Tesla’s longtime design chief, said the company is looking to combine the electronic and manual door-release mechanisms, which are currently in separate locations.
Lyft to Test Feature Showing Rider Tips and Timeliness
Lyft is testing the feature with a limited number of drivers, and it will gather data and community feedback before deciding on a broader roll-out.
Trailer Demand to Sag Further on Tariff Uncertainty
North American trailer dealer inventories at the end of Q2 were slightly more than half the level of 12 months earlier, according to respondents to the FTR Transportation Intelligence survey.
For-Hire Carriers Gain Record Share of Private Fleet Freight
Private fleet owners are applying more sophisticated analytics to their inbound freight needs but have to ensure any changes don't complicate their outbound freight requirements.
Trump Advances $1.3 Billion Biden-Approved Battery Loan
The loan, finalized by the Biden administration in November 2024, was among $400 billion in green bank deals halted by the Trump administration as part of its review of energy financing.
Stoughton Launches Intermodal Container, Smart Chassis
Stoughton Trailers has re-entered the intermodal container market with a new 53-foot domestic container and showcased its next-generation Smart Chassis at Intermodal Expo.
Federal Reserve Approves First Rate Cut Since December
The central bank’s focus has shifted quickly from inflation to jobs, as hiring has grounded nearly to a halt in recent months and unemployment has ticked higher.
FedEx Freight’s Sloan Wins TMCSuperTech Grand Champion Crown
FedEx Freight technicians claim the top two spots as well as the team title at the 2025 TMCSuperTech National Skills Competition.
Medium-Duty Truck Sales Drop Nearly 30% in August
U.S. medium-duty truck sales continued to trend below the prior year by dropping nearly 30% in August, according to data from Wards Intelligence.
Ford, Slate Focus on Affordable EV Pickup Trucks
With President Donald Trump’s tax bill killing EV incentives at the end of the month, the push for a sub-$30,000 vehicle that runs on electrons may help buttress the projected dip in sales.
Outlook Remains Difficult for Intermodal Logistics
“To say that we live in interesting times is an understatement,” said Anne Reinke, speaking to Intermodal Expo attendees for the first time as IANA’s new president and CEO.
Lyft, Waymo to Offer Driverless Rides in Nashville in 2026
Waymo is already an established partner with Lyft rival Uber.
Amazon Revamps AI Agent for Online Sellers Hit by Trade War
The souped-up Seller Assistant is designed to predict demand and manage inventory in a holiday shopping season clouded by the trade war.
Japan’s Exports to US Plummet 13.8%, Hit by Trump’s Tariffs
August marks the fifth straight month of declines, as auto exports were hit by President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
DOT Pilot Programs to Explore HOS Rest-Break Flexibility
The Split Duty Period and Flexible Sleeper Berth pilot programs were included in the Department of Transportation's s so-called Pro-Trucker Package.
Oil Trader Bets Brent Crude Will Fall Below $50 by Year-End
The wager reflects growing sentiment among some of the world’s most prominent energy forecasters that the oil market will be oversupplied by the end of the year.
US Farmers, Biofuel Firms Could Win in EPA Proposals
The EPA proposed requiring large oil processors to make up for biofuel blending obligations waived for small refineries, boosting farmer-friendly stocks.
Lawmakers Introduce Catalytic Converter Theft Bill
A bill aimed at mitigating thefts of automotive catalytic converters by making the components more traceable was recently introduced in the House of Representatives.
UK Pauses Push to End US Steel Tariffs Before Trump Visit
As President Donald Trump heads to the U.K. for a state visit, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has punted negotiations on removing U.S. steel tariffs, according to a source.