Amazon on Oct. 16 said it was investing in small nuclear reactors, coming just two days after a similar announcement by Google, as both tech giants seek new sources of carbon-free electricity.

GM will commit $625 million toward what’s likely to be one of the biggest U.S. lithium mines, reinforcing the automaker’s efforts to secure domestic supply of the battery metal critical for EVs.

The Biden administration is poised to loan nearly $671 million to Aspen Aerogels Inc. to make a key component of electric car batteries in the election battleground state of Georgia.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — American Trucking Associations wrapped up MCE 2024 on Oct. 15 with an evening of celebration after electing Dennis Dellinger as the federation’s 80th chairman.

The 80th ATA chairman's rise is one of a tough but fair trucking leader, a hardworking, astute man who has risen over nearly four decades to the top of his profession.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Volvo Trucks North America President Peter Voorhoeve reaffirmed Oct. 13 his commitment to lowering emissions with electric trucks even amid a slowing market.

The national average diesel price increased 4.7 cents to $3.631 per gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Oct. 15. 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tolls are a reality for many carriers, and handling the mounting fees associated with traveling through several regions of the country has become a cumbersome challenge.

Iowa is incentivizing biodiesel production with $1.85 million in new biofuel grants announced by state Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig to support rural jobs.

The EU’s favored approach would be to seek an agreement with Trump on some areas of common interest such as China, said one of the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded SeaPort Manatee a $9.5 million grant to help repair berths and infrastructure after the port sustained $225 million in damages from Hurricane Milton.

U.S. shoppers say they’re going to spend less on holiday gifts this year, which would deliver another blow to retailers that have struggled with waning demand.

Wolfspeed, a manufacturer of chips used primarily in EVs, is in line to win $750 million in U.S. government grants as well as $750 million in financing led by Apollo Global Management.

Europe’s plan to effectively ban the sale of combustion engine cars from 2035 will lead to a “massive shrinking” of its automotive industry, according to BMW AG CEO Oliver Zipse.

Walgreens will close about 1,200 locations over the next three years as the drugstore chain seeks to turnaround a struggling U.S. business that contributed to a $3 billion quarterly loss.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — British rockers Def Leppard performed a surprise show for trucking industry leaders and their guests Oct. 14 at the 2024 Daimler Truck Customer Appreciation Event.

A pair of 3-year old giant pandas have left a research facility in Dujiangyan, China, and will soon be flown via FedEx's Panda Express to Washington.

Freightliner launched a fifth-generation Cascadia on Oct. 15 after publicly showcasing it for the first time at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — During his wide-ranging keynote speech, Spear praised truck drivers’ essential role in ensuring the viability of the country’s freight supply chain.

Two logistics projects and six proposed business development sites will receive state funds from a $2.5 million package of 21 grants that Virginia recently awarded.