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W.W. Williams Acquires Valley Power Systems
W.W. Williams acquired California-based Valley Power Systems, expanding its power generation and industrial field service capabilities. The transaction reinforces its position as a premier multi-line distributor.
AI Dashcams Empower Fleet Drivers
While many drivers appreciate the protection of dash cams, they can still create tension. In today’s high-stakes environment of nuclear verdicts, fleets must shift from using dash cams as a monitoring device to proactive AI coaching, building trust and empowering professionals.
Reduce Pressure on Fleet Safety Teams
Fleet safety teams don’t need more road event videos to review. They need fewer, more relevant ones they can trust. When AI generates incident alerts without clear criteria or context, safety interventions and driver coaching slow down. A strong safety system embeds event detection into the workflow, pairing video with telematics data for clearer insights.
Smarter Heavy-Duty Towing for Fleets
Heavy-duty towing may be unavoidable during a breakdown or accident, but costly delays don’t have to be. Forward-thinking fleets are using smarter tools and better processes to reduce downtime, control towing costs, and keep operations moving.
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.