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Ontario’s Ford Pushes Canada-US Trade Deal Without Mexico

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 09:09
Ontario’s premier Doug Ford reiterated his call for Canada to strike a bilateral trade deal with the U.S., cutting out Mexico.

Community Colleges in Four States Enhance CDL Training

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 08:57
Efforts to get more truck drivers on the road are taking place in several states with new community commercial driver license training programs and expanded third-party testing locations.

Risky ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs Could Reshape Economy

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 08:23
After weeks of White House hype and public anxiety, President Donald Trump is set April 2 to announce a barrage of self-described reciprocal tariffs on friend and foe alike.

Greenlane Partners With Volvo for Truck Charging Access

Wed, 04/02/2025 - 08:00
Greenlane Infrastructure is set to become the first U.S. partner for Volvo Open Charge, a digital application that helps drivers of electric trucks locate charging infrastructure.

GM, Hyundai Sales Rise as Trump Tariff Fears Spur Car Buying

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 16:41
This past weekend was “by far the best weekend I’ve seen in a very long time,” said Randy Parker, the CEO of Hyundai and Genesis in North America.

Lutnick Fields Rival US Steel Bids by Nippon Steel, Activist

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 15:50
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has emerged as a key player in determining the future of United States Steel Corp., holding back-to-back meetings with rival bidders for the American steelmaker last week.

Tenstreet Boosts Carrier Network With DriverReach Acquisition

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 13:15
Trucking software company Tenstreet on March 31 announced it has closed its acquisition of driver and compliance management software provider DriverReach.

Peterbilt Expands Powertrain Options on 579, 567, 589

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 12:47
Peterbilt will make powertrains with a TX-12 Pro automated transmission and Paccar MX-13 engine combination an option available to buyers of its 579, 567 and 589 tractors.

Wyoming to Ease Permitting Process for Commercial Loads

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 12:43
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has enacted two laws taking effect July 1 that will offer more options for commercial load permits and impose tougher restrictions on commercial drivers.

April 2 Tariffs to Take Immediate Effect, White House Says

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 12:11
President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs will take immediate effect after they are announced April 2, his top spokeswoman said.

Trump Says He’ll Weaken GHG Standards for Cars, Light Trucks

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 09:13
President Donald Trump said he would look to reinstate weaker emissions standards for cars and light trucks, casting former President Joe Biden's pollution curbs as onerous for automakers.

Tokyo Gas Purchases Chevron’s Texas Gas Assets

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 08:52
TG Natural Resources, owned by Tokyo Gas, and Castleton Commodities International, is acquiring a 70% stake in the East Texas gas assets of Chevron U.S.A. for $525 million.

Japan to Push for US Auto Tariffs Exemption

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 08:31
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said April 1 his government is making last-ditch efforts to get President Donald Trump to exclude his country from an increase in auto tariffs.

Reciprocal Tariffs Will Overturn Decades of Trade Policy

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 08:03
The “reciprocal’’ tariffs that President Donald Trump is set to announce April 2 are likely to create chaos for global businesses and conflict with America’s allies and adversaries alike.

Carmakers Race to Persuade Trump to Temper Tariffs

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 06:00
Automakers are attempting to sway the Trump administration on tariffs, contending that levies on the thousands of parts they source abroad could have catastrophic effects on the industry.

Diesel Price Rises 2.5¢ to $3.592 a Gallon

Mon, 03/31/2025 - 15:43
The national average diesel price bumped up 2.5 cents to $3.592 a gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released March 31.

House Pursues Repeal of Federal Excise Tax

Mon, 03/31/2025 - 15:06
Legislation designed to repeal a World War I-era tax on new heavy-duty trucks, tractors and trailers was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Trump to Unveil ‘Country-Based’ Tariffs April 2

Mon, 03/31/2025 - 12:45
President Donald Trump will announce his reciprocal tariff push on April 2 during an event in the White House Rose Garden, his top spokesperson said.

Crossword Puzzle Solution for March 31, 2025

Mon, 03/31/2025 - 12:30
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the March 31, 2025 print edition.

Westport Trims Q4 Loss, Renews Heavy-Duty Truck Focus

Mon, 03/31/2025 - 11:46
Westport Fuel Systems posted declines in Q4 and full-year net income as the equipment maker advanced its joint venture with Volvo Group and announced the sale of its light-duty business.

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