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Duffy Raises DEI Contract, Cost Concerns for Baltimore Bridge

Mon, 09/22/2025 - 12:44
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is raising concerns about Maryland’s oversight in replacing the Francis Scott Key Bridge and increasing costs for the federally funded project.

Crossword Puzzle Solution for September 22, 2025

Mon, 09/22/2025 - 12:30
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the September 22, 2025 print edition.

Walmart Adds Home Delivery for Ozempic, Insulin

Mon, 09/22/2025 - 12:06
Shoppers can receive refrigerated prescriptions along with groceries and other products in a single online order, which can be delivered in as fast as 30 minutes.

Uber Freight, Tesla Launch EV Purchase Accelerator

Mon, 09/22/2025 - 09:46
The partners’ “Dedicated EV Fleet Accelerator Program” aims to entice carriers to speed adoption of battery-electric trucks by subsidizing the cost of the hardware.

US Trailer Orders Hit Four Months of Year-Over-Year Gains

Mon, 09/22/2025 - 09:37
U.S. trailer orders reached four consecutive months of year-over-year gains in August, ACT Research reported. Preliminary net data showed an increase of 7% to 9,000 units.

Trump Supports Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Deal

Mon, 09/22/2025 - 08:38
The proposed merger, which would create a massive single railroad company controlling shipments across the continental U.S., is being weighed by the Surface Transportation Board.

Nissan Enters Self-Driving Vehicle Race

Mon, 09/22/2025 - 08:11
An Ariya model with Wayve technology will be available in 2027.

FedEx Revenue, Net Income Increase for Q1 2026

Fri, 09/19/2025 - 14:13
“Our earnings growth underscores the success of our strategic initiatives, as we are flexing our network and reducing our cost-to-serve," CEO Raj Subramaniam said in a statement.

US Lurches Toward Shutdown as Senate Dems Block GOP Stopgap

Fri, 09/19/2025 - 14:03
Congress moved closer to an Oct. 1 government shutdown as Senate Democrats and Republicans on Sept. 19 each blocked the other party’s rival plans to provide temporary funding.

Canada, Mexico Lay Out Action Plan Before USMCA Review

Fri, 09/19/2025 - 13:40
The Canadian and Mexican leaders committed to coordination ahead of a high-stakes review in 2026 of their trade pact with the U.S. as President Trump’s tariff threats put the accord at risk.

Porsche, VW Lower 2025 Forecasts Because of Pullback From EVs

Fri, 09/19/2025 - 13:16
Porsche and parent Volkswagen cut their outlook for the year, citing the sports-car maker taking a $2.2 billion hit to operating profit linked to pushing back the introduction of new EVs.

Xi Asks Trump to Avoid Taking Restrictive Trade Measures

Fri, 09/19/2025 - 10:33
Xi also told Trump that the Chinese government respects the wishes of businesses as they look to finalize an agreement on the sale of the U.S. operations of TikTok.

Shippers Warn IMO Net-Zero Plan Could Cost $300B by 2035

Fri, 09/19/2025 - 10:00
The IMO has set a goal of net zero for shipping by midcentury and next month aims to formally adopt a plan that would see ships pay levies for at least some of their emissions.

Senate Confirms Sean McMaster to Lead FHWA

Fri, 09/19/2025 - 08:43
The Senate also confirmed Jonathan Morrison to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Paul Roberti at the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.

Daimler Truck, General Dynamics Expand Military Partnership

Fri, 09/19/2025 - 08:09
Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks unit will offer complete logistics vehicles and long-term service in Europe, North America and other markets, Daimler said in a statement.

Natural Gas Options Return to NACFE Messy Middle Spotlight

Fri, 09/19/2025 - 06:00
The second day of NACFE's “Messy Middle” demonstration — Sept. 9 — was World EV Day. But the event features almost as many natural-gas powered tractors as battery-electric models.

FedEx Restores Profit Forecast Despite Tariff Turmoil

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 15:54
The Memphis-based courier had previously withheld a full-year forecast citing an inability to predict how demand would be shaped by President Trump’s erratic tariff policies.

American Axle, ZF, Forvia Sell Billions in Junk Debt

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 15:15
These companies are selling debt as President Donald Trump ramps up import levies, weighing on overseas car and auto-part manufacturers, which may pass added costs onto customers.

Jobless Claims Fall by Most in Nearly 4 Years

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 13:35
The decline unwinds a large jump in the prior week, when initial claims rose to the highest level in nearly four years. That period included Labor Day, when the data can be more volatile.

August Class 8 Truck Sales Fall 13% From Prior Year

Thu, 09/18/2025 - 11:54
The latest figures show a 5.1% sequential decrease from 18,838 units reported in July, and year-to-date sales are down 7% to 144,756 units from 155,576.

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