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Wabash Expands Trailers-as-a-Service Options

Wed, 10/15/2025 - 15:56
Trailer manufacturer Wabash is expanding options for customers of its trailers-as-a-service product line.

Port of Los Angeles Sees Import Drop in September

Wed, 10/15/2025 - 13:47
Volume is expected to slow in coming months as President Trump’s tariffs bite into profit margins and impact consumer prices, and uncertainty over the U.S.-China trade war increases.

GM Turns to Private Market for $2 Billion Loan Sale

Wed, 10/15/2025 - 13:31
GM Financial’s private deal is notable because the car manufacturing and finance giant is one of the best-known borrowers in public bond markets.

Canada May Sue Stellantis Over Jeep Production Shift

Wed, 10/15/2025 - 13:15
Industry Minister Melanie Joly would consider Stellantis in “default” in light of federal and provincial government support extended to the automaker.

Talke USA to Upfit Trucks With Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powertrains

Wed, 10/15/2025 - 12:32
The tractors will be Talke’s first low- or zero-emissions Class 8 semis and will be used for drayage runs in the Houston area. The trucks are expected to have a range of 300 to 350 miles.

Senators Introduce English Proficiency CDL Bill

Wed, 10/15/2025 - 12:06
The measure would require that commercial drivers comprehend traffic signs in English, as well as respond to official notices and prepare reports in English.

September Medium-Duty Sales Continue Trending Below 2024

Wed, 10/15/2025 - 10:54
President Donald Trump's use of tariffs as a cornerstone of his trade agenda has added to existing market uncertainties that make investing in equipment more difficult.

Lazer Logistics Taps Josh Lee as President

Wed, 10/15/2025 - 10:35
Lazer Logistics appointed Josh Lee as president, effective immediately, the company announced Oct. 14.

Waymo Plans to Bring Its Driverless Taxis to London in 2026

Wed, 10/15/2025 - 10:32
Waymo’s self-driving taxis have been operating in the United States for years, and currently serve the cities of Phoenix, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Austin.

TrueCar to Go Private in $227 Million Buyout Led by Founder

Wed, 10/15/2025 - 09:41
Scott Painter, who started TrueCar in 2005 and took the company public, will return as CEO after the transaction closes.

Walmart on Path to Trillion-Dollar Status After OpenAI Pact

Wed, 10/15/2025 - 09:17
Cracking the trillion-dollar threshold would vault Walmart into a rare group of stocks, one that remains overwhelmingly dominated by technology names.

DHL to Invest $349 Million to Expand Logistics in Africa

Wed, 10/15/2025 - 09:00
Most of DHL’s Africa operations, which include warehousing, packaging and supply chain management, are in South Africa, Egypt and Kenya.

Stellantis to Invest $13B to Expand US Operations

Wed, 10/15/2025 - 08:10
More than 5,000 new jobs will be spread across plants in Illinois, Ohio, Michigan and Indiana.

Volkswagen’s Scania Opens $2.3 Billion Truck Factory in China

Wed, 10/15/2025 - 07:47
Western heavy-duty vehicle makers’ efforts to gain a foothold in China have so far struggled with a lack of profitability amid local competition.

Oil Shippers Face Hefty Fees After China Port Levies

Wed, 10/15/2025 - 07:24
The Chinese fees, which were in a response to a similar move by Washington, have upended Asian oil trading as shippers and traders assess their exposure to charges.

Trump Threatens Cooking Oil Trade Ban With China

Wed, 10/15/2025 - 06:00
Cutting off cooking oil trade could have wide-ranging effects for the American heartland and in energy markets. Used cooking oil is a feedstock for biofuels such as renewable diesel.

Walmart Partners With OpenAI to Power ChatGPT Shopping

Tue, 10/14/2025 - 15:45
Users will be able to shop Walmart’s assortment directly on ChatGPT by clicking a “buy” button, said Daniel Danker, Walmart’s executive vice president of AI, product and design.

The CPI Might Lie — Blame the Shutdown

Tue, 10/14/2025 - 15:12
“Starting now, accuracy is getting worse,” Omair Sharif, president of Inflation Insights, said in an Oct. 9 interview, just over a week into the shutdown.

Maersk Opens Dallas-Area Facility, Eyes TL, LTL Expansion

Tue, 10/14/2025 - 14:40
The 100,000-square-foot plant is designed to process thousands of shipments weekly, serving the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and Maersk’s broader national network.

C.H. Robinson Unveils AI System for Drop Trailer Fleet

Tue, 10/14/2025 - 14:19
C.H. Robinson launched its AI-powered Asset Management System designed to bring real-time visibility and data-driven precision to one of the largest trailer networks in the U.S. freight market.

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