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Aurora Begins Nighttime Autonomous Truck Service

Thu, 07/31/2025 - 08:53
Daytime autonomous runs on the Dallas-Houston corridor laid the groundwork for the new overnight service, which more than doubles each truck’s utilization potential.

Trump Unleashes Flurry of Trade Deals on Eve of Deadline

Thu, 07/31/2025 - 08:23
Trump on July 31 announced tariffs of 15% on imports from South Korea that matched the rate for neighbor Japan, and a painful 25% levy on imports from India.

Trump to Leverage Canada’s Palestine Stance in Trade Talks

Thu, 07/31/2025 - 07:57
Trump has threatened to impose a 35% tariff on Canada if no deal is reached by Aug. 1.

Trump Delays 50% Brazil Levy, Excludes Orange Juice, Embraer

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 16:16
President Donald Trump delayed the implementation of 50% tariffs on Brazilian exports by seven days while exempting many products from the punishing levy.

Trump Ends Tariff Break for Low-Value Imported Goods

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 14:20
President Donald Trump on July 30 signed an executive order suspending the de minimis exemption, applying tariffs to low-value imports from all trading partners.

Trump Spares Copper Market From Worst With 50% Duty on Products

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 14:02
President Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on all semi-finished copper products coming into the U.S. but stopped short of applying the duty to imported refined copper.

Ohio to Add 1,400 Long-term Truck Parking Spots

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 13:31
Ohio aims to lead the nation with the most long-term truck parking spots on state property by adding 1,400 new spaces in 33 locations, Gov. Mike DeWine announced.

Federal Reserve Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 13:10
Chair Jerome Powell has said the Fed would likely have cut rates already if not for President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs.

ODFL Q2 Profit Slides 16.6% as Market Weakness Persists

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 12:45
Profit and revenue at Old Dominion Freight Line fell in the second quarter, but senior executives said clarity is growing on how the ongoing freight recession might start to see an upturn.

Defense Bill Would Prioritize Restroom Access for Truckers

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 12:43
When Congress resumes its legislative calendar after the August recess, lawmakers will consider comprehensive defense policy legislation linked to the trucking sector.

Landstar Reports Earnings, Revenue Decline for Q2

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 12:20
Landstar System’s revenue and earnings declined from the prior year during the second quarter of 2025, the company reported July 29.

Soft Freight Weighs on ArcBest but Tech Boosts Efficiency

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 11:43
ArcBest experienced a year-over-year decline in revenue and earnings amid the continuing soft freight environment during the second quarter of 2025, the company reported July 30.

Iveco Sells Truck Business to Tata, Defense Unit to Leonardo

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 11:41
Acquiring Iveco’s truck operations would give Tata a toehold in Europe’s commercial-vehicle industry.

Werner Q2 Earnings Lifted by Texas Nuclear Verdict Reversal

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 11:04
A pair of favorable financial outcomes tied to legal and business proceedings helped lift Werner Enterprises’ bottom-line results in the second quarter of 2025, the company reported July 29.

Tesla Signs $4.3 Billion Battery Supply Pact With LG Energy

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 09:21
The deal should eventually boost the carmaker’s slowing energy storage business.

Trucking Industry Hails Plan to Void GHG Phase 3 Rule

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 08:59
The rule had "put the trucking industry on a path to economic ruin and would have crippled our supply chain, disrupted deliveries and raised prices," said ATA President Chris Spear.

Trump’s Tariff Deadline Is Friday: Here Are Deals So Far

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 08:34
Key details remain sparse — or not immediately captured in writing. Here’s what we know about the agreements so far.

Economy Rebounds a Surprisingly Strong 3% in Q2

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 07:54
American gross domestic product — the nation’s output of goods and services — rebounded after falling at a 0.5% clip from January through March, the Commerce Department reported July 30.

John Hess to Buy Back Toy Trucks From Chevron After Takeover

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 06:30
John Hess plans to buy back his family’s iconic toy truck business next year from Chevron after the oil giant bought his company this month.

Roadrunner Adds 100+ Lanes, Continues LTL Network Expansion

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 06:00
Roadrunner’s latest lanes add over 21,000 new miles of coverage across the U.S. and Canada and establish Kansas City as a major new hub, the company said July 24.

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