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Paccar, Dragonfly Energy Study Battery-Based Idle Reduction

Tue, 10/14/2025 - 09:24
The companies say the collaboration is focused on helping fleets improve efficiency, driver comfort and reliability.

China Stands Firm, Calls on US to Withdraw 100% Tariff Threat

Tue, 10/14/2025 - 08:46
Chinese trade data released Oct. 13 showed exports to the U.S. have fallen for six straight months, dropping 27% in September from the year before.

First Brands CEO Patrick James Resigns After Bankruptcy

Tue, 10/14/2025 - 08:15
The work of untangling the company’s finances is left to Charles Moore, a restructuring expert hired last month during rushed negotiations between the company and its top creditors.

GM to Take $1.6B Hit as Tax Incentives for EVs Are Slashed

Tue, 10/14/2025 - 07:52
GM warned that it may take additional hits as it adjusts production, with non-cash charges potentially impacting operations and cash flow in the future.

Shipping Braces for Carbon Tax, Fueling Trump Tariff Threat

Tue, 10/14/2025 - 07:24
The International Maritime Organization will this week decide on sweeping new rules to make the sector start paying for the more than 1 billion tons of greenhouse gases it emits each year.

Crossword Puzzle Solution for October 13, 2025

Mon, 10/13/2025 - 12:30
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the October 13, 2025 print edition.

Flatbed Carrier Montgomery Transport Closes Down

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 16:30
The Birmingham, Ala.-based firm ceased operations after a deal to sell the company to an affiliate of fellow Birmingham-based carrier PS Logistics collapsed.

Logistics Executives Hunt Tariff, Capacity Clarity

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 14:38
Tariffs and carrier capacity continue to be the two top issues increasing the length of transportation executives’ worry lines, according to attendees of the CSCMP Edge 2025 conference.

Toyota, Daimler Name Truck JV Archion

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 12:20
The joint venture partners aim to each hold a 25% stake in the JV, with the remaining shares set to be listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s prime market for large corporations.

ATS’ Logistics Division to Acquire Trailer Bridge Logistics

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 11:42
Anderson Trucking Service’s logistics division is expanding its reach by acquiring Trailer Bridge Logistics, a move aimed at strengthening ATS’ position in the U.S. freight market.

Trump Suggest 'Massive Increase' on China Tariffs

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 10:27
Trump said Oct. 10 that “there seems to be no reason” to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as part of an upcoming trip to South Korea after China restricted exports of rare earths,

How to Combat the Technician Shortage

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 10:00
The technician shortage that fleets and service providers/dealers face is a nuanced phenomenon, and perhaps more complex than many may realize.

How to Keep Trucking's Roadside Technicians Safe

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 10:00
Distracted drivers can pose a major safety threat to remote repair technicians working on trucks along the shoulder of a highway.

TMC Rewind: Corrosion Threats and Coolant System Dangers

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 10:00
Fleet maintenance leaders shared their ideas on improving practices and combating the challenges facing technicians at ATA's Technology & Maintenance Fall Meeting in Raleigh, N.C. ,  

First Brands’ Official Creditor Committee Includes Top Foe

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 09:48
Raistone has demanded a court-appointed examiner investigate First Brands, claiming in court papers that as much as $2.3 billion “simply vanished” from the company.

Stellantis Shipments Jump 13% on Rise in North America

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 08:49
North American shipments jumped 35%, as Stellantis reintroduced popular models like the V8-powered Ram 1500 pickup.

Some China-Bound Ships Carrying Oil Canceled on Port Fees

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 08:15
China announced Oct. 10 that it would impose fees on U.S. ships in retaliation for similar measures due to be imposed by the Trump administration Oct. 14.

China Hits US Ships With Retaliatory Port Fees

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 07:37
They would take effect on Oct. 14, the same day that the United States is due to start imposing port fees on Chinese vessels.

Venture Global Suffers Defeat in BP’s LNG Arbitration

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 06:00
Venture Global lost a dispute with BP involving the sale of liquefied natural gas cargoes, a surprise defeat that comes eight weeks after Venture prevailed in a similar fight with Shell.

Lyft Plans Fleet of Hundreds of Tensor Robocars From 2027

Thu, 10/09/2025 - 15:42
Lyft Inc. is partnering with autonomous vehicle developer Tensor Auto to deploy a fleet of hundreds of robotaxis in Europe and North America starting in 2027.

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