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Cemex CEO Fernando González to Step Down After 30 Years
González will be replaced April 1 by Jaime Muguiro, who is the current head of Cemex’s U.S. operations, the company said in a statement.
China’s 10% Tariff on US Cars Hits GM, Ford SUVs
China’s 10% additional tariff on vehicles with engines larger than 2.5 liters imported from the U.S. took effect Feb. 10.
Hyzon CEO Meeks Exits, Ex-Daimler Truck Executive Takes Over
Parker Meeks stepped down as CEO at hydrogen fuel cell electric truck maker Hyzon. He was appointed to the post permanently in April 2023 after holding the role in an interim capacity.
ORBCOMM and Geotab are Simplifying Transportation Asset Management
The future of trucking is powered by data. ORBCOMM, a leader in dry trailer and container visibility technology, has joined forces with Geotab to deliver smarter, more accessible connected fleet management solutions.
Lyft to Launch Mobileye Robotaxis in Dallas as Soon as 2026
Lyft will launch driverless rides with technology vendor and Intel spinoff Mobileye Global in Dallas as soon as 2026, building on a partnership that was first announced last November.
A Timeline of US-China Retaliatory Tariffs
TAIPEI, Taiwan — China’s tit-for-tat duties on U.S. imports took effect Feb. 10, hours after President Donald Trump announced that he wants to slap new duties on all steel and aluminum imports.
Heartland Express Targets Major Operating Ratio Improvement
The Iowa-based company posted a loss in the fourth quarter of 2024 as the ongoing integration of two acquisitions alongside the industrywide freight recession weighed heavily on its OR.
Rivian Broadens Sales of Van Once Exclusive to Amazon
Rivian said it will sell its electric delivery van designed for Amazon to other customers, a move to boost revenue from fleet operators as consumer demand for battery-powered cars slows.
Trump Says He Will Announce 25% Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he will announce Feb. 10 that the U.S. will impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada and Mexico.
Trump Says Nippon Steel May Invest in US Steel
President Donald Trump indicated Nippon Steel is considering investing in United States Steel instead of an outright purchase.
EPA’s Zeldin Announces New Focus to Boost AI, US Automaking
New EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is spearheading a five-point initiative that protects the environment and promotes industrial energy, including for AI data centers.
Trump Maintains Duty-Free Exception on Chinese Goods
President Donald Trump said he would maintain the duty-free exception for low-value packages coming from China until “adequate systems are in place to fully and expediently process and collect tariff revenue.”
Tying Transportation Grants to Birth Rates Raises Concerns
CHICAGO — Secretary Sean Duffy has circulated a memo that instructs the Transportation Department to give preference to communities with high marriage and birth rates when awarding grants.
Werner Posts Q4 Declines in Profit, Revenue
Werner Enterprises reported year-over-year income and revenue declines during the fourth quarter of 2024.
Hub Group Q4 Profit Falls Despite Intermodal Volume Growth
Fourth-quarter and full-year profit and revenue at Hub Group fell as lower revenue per load outweighed increased intermodal volume amid an ongoing weak freight market, the company said.
Universal Logistics Reports 19% Gain in Q4 Revenue
Universal Logistics Holdings experienced a 19% year-over-year increase in revenue but a slight dip in net income for the fourth quarter of 2024, the company reported Feb. 6.
Bosch Launches Drive-by-Wire Brake System for Cars
STUTTGART, Germany — German component company Bosch is launching a new drive-by-wire braking system which could be coming to a car near you this year.
Verifying Safety of Rear Impact Guards Can Be Complicated
When a jury issued a $462 million judgment against Wabash National Corp. last fall, many fleet maintenance managers were concerned.
Trucking Industry Urges FMCSA to End Label Rule
Although small in physical size, rear-impact guard certification labels often serve as the difference between compliance or violations that can cause big headaches for fleet leadership.