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Volvo Charts Course Toward Sustainable Trucking at CES

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 14:51
LAS VEGAS — Volvo Group CEO Martin Lundstedt outlined the global truck manufacturer’s vision for a cleaner, safer and more productive transportation industry at CES 2025.

Mexico Plans Nearshoring Incentives to Curb China Imports

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 12:58
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a plan to reduce the country’s imports from China in a bid to support local industry and align herself with the U.S. as a trade partner.

Oil Tanker Rates Soar on Biden Sanctions Against Russia

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 11:53
Oil tanker rates jumped as the Biden administration’s sanctions on Russia’s petroleum trade threaten to cut the supply of ships while forcing traders to seek alternative sources of crude.

Trump’s Tariffs Will Include Oil, Alberta Premier Warns

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 10:58
Canadians should be prepared to face U.S. tariffs once Donald Trump assumes the presidency next week, with no exemptions for oil, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith warned.

December Class 8 Orders Jump as Sleeper Interest Increases

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 10:32
North American Class 8 truck orders jumped in December compared with the same month a year earlier, according to ACT Research, for the first such increase since May.

Supreme Court Won’t Hear From Oil Companies on Climate Suits

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 10:14
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court said it won’t hear an appeal from oil and gas companies trying to block lawsuits seeking to hold the industry liable for billions in damage linked to climate change.

Cleveland-Cliffs, Nucor Mull US Steel Bid, CNBC Says

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 09:40
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is partnering with rival Nucor Corp. in a potential bid for United States Steel Corp., CNBC reported Jan. 13.

Biden Administration Proposes New Rules on Exporting AI Chips

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 09:14
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is proposing a new framework for the exporting of the advanced computer chips used to develop artificial intelligence.

Northvolt Sells Its Stake in Recycling JV to Norsk Hydro

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 08:55
Bankrupt battery maker Northvolt AB agreed to sell its remaining shares in a recycling venture to Norsk Hydro ASA as it continues to slim down operations amid a Chapter 11 process in the U.S.

Oshkosh Ready for Possible USPS Shift to Gas Trucks From EVs

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 08:26
Oshkosh is prepared to provide the Postal Service more gas-powered mail trucks if the agency cuts back orders for EVs, which benefit from funding President-elect Donald Trump has criticized.

Aurora Fights FMCSA Ruling on Hazard Warnings

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 07:58
Aurora Innovation, a maker of self-driving tech for trucks, FMCSA's decision to deny the company an alternative means to comply with safety rules that typically require a human being.

Fleets Turn to Remanned Parts to Reduce Operating Costs

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 06:31
The impact of a three-year freight recession and consistently rising costs is providing both opportunity and challenge for truck parts remanufacturers in the dubbed “reman” market.

Walgreens Shares Soar 28% After Sales Beat Forecasts

Fri, 01/10/2025 - 16:06
Revenue came to $39 billion for the fiscal quarter ended in November, driven by higher prices for branded drugs and prescription volumes at the company’s U.S. retail pharmacy division.

Stellantis Pauses Key Decisions, Awaits Trump Policies

Fri, 01/10/2025 - 15:46
The automaker hasn’t decided where to build certain new vehicles such as the replacement for the Jeep Cherokee midsize SUV, which ceased production in the key segment in 2023.

DTNA Halts New Diesel Truck Sales in Oregon

Fri, 01/10/2025 - 15:28
One truck manufacturer has stopped taking orders for new diesel-powered trucks and buses in Oregon and two more are limiting sales there as a result of the state’s implementation of certain laws.

US Blocks Tax Credit for Foreign Biofuel Supplies

Fri, 01/10/2025 - 14:27
The move, a win for American farmers, comes after a flood of supplies from China reached U.S. shores at cheaper prices than soybean oil produced locally.

Biden Expands Russia Sanctions in Final Days in Office

Fri, 01/10/2025 - 13:44
The outgoing Democratic administration billed the new sanctions as the most significant to date against Moscow’s oil and liquefied natural gas sectors, the driver of Russia’s economy.

Canada Plots Tariff Retaliation If Trump Starts Trade War

Fri, 01/10/2025 - 09:20
Canada is drawing up plans for extensive tariffs against U.S. products if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his threat to put 25% levies on Canadian goods.

Winter Storm Prompts States of Emergency Across South

Fri, 01/10/2025 - 08:26
DALLAS — A powerful storm that dumped heavy snow and glazed roads with ice across Texas and Oklahoma lumbered eastward into southern states, prompting governors to declare states of emergency.

US Added a Strong 256,000 Jobs in December

Fri, 01/10/2025 - 07:56
WASHINGTON — U.S. hiring picked up unexpectedly in December as employers added 256,000 jobs, another sign of the economy’s resilience in the face of high interest rates.

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