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Trucking Stakeholders Amplify Cargo Theft Concerns

Wed, 04/30/2025 - 11:11
Freight industry stakeholders renewed calls for senior policymakers to advance legislation designed to respond to long-standing cargo theft concerns.

Trucking Stakeholders Amplify Cargo Theft Concerns

Wed, 04/30/2025 - 11:11
Freight industry stakeholders renewed calls for senior policymakers to advance legislation designed to respond to long-standing cargo theft concerns.

XPO Increases Earnings Off Lower Revenue for Q1

Wed, 04/30/2025 - 10:53
XPO Inc. increased earnings 3% despite a year-over-year decline in revenue during the first quarter of 2025, the company reported April 30.

Lawmakers Revive Bipartisan Bill to Restore US Shipbuilding

Wed, 04/30/2025 - 10:47
U.S. lawmakers are reintroducing legislation that aims to revive American shipbuilding, riding off momentum of an executive order from President Donald Trump announced in April.

Alternative Fuels ‘Back on the Menu’ at ACT Expo

Wed, 04/30/2025 - 10:23
Speakers and exhibitors at the 2025 Advanced Clean Transportation Expo illustrated a growing interest in cleaner-burning and renewable fuels for the internal combustion engine.

Caterpillar Expects Lower 2025 Sales if Trump Tariffs Stay

Wed, 04/30/2025 - 10:23
Caterpillar expects slightly lower sales this year if Trump administration tariffs remain in place and the economy dips into a recession in the second half.

Tesla Aims for Full-Scale Production of Semi in 2026

Wed, 04/30/2025 - 09:17
The future of the updated Semi is “bright and electric,” according to Dan Priestley, senior manager of Semis for Tesla.

Shipments From China Fall as Tariffs Loom

Wed, 04/30/2025 - 08:11
American businesses are canceling orders from China, postponing expansion plans and hunkering down to see what trade policy surprises President Donald Trump plans to spring on them next.

Economy Shrinks 0.3% in Q1, the First Drop in Three Years

Wed, 04/30/2025 - 07:43
The U.S. economy shrank 0.3% from January through March, first drop in three years. It was slowed by a surge in imports as companies in the United States tried to bring in foreign goods before President Donald Trump imposed massive tariffs.

Toyota Starts Collaboration on Autonomous Cars With Waymo

Wed, 04/30/2025 - 06:00
Japan’s top automaker, Toyota, announced a partnership with U.S. autonomous driving technology company Waymo on April 30.

Mack Trucks Unwraps Pioneer Electric Plans

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 19:02
Mack Trucks pulled back the curtain April 29 on plans to launch a battery-electric version of the Volvo Group division’s recently unveiled flagship on-highway Class 8 tractor, the Pioneer.

ADM Layoffs Upend Trader’s Global Commodity Desk

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 17:10
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. is cutting jobs at its global commodity desk after a probe into its accounting practices wiped out billions from the agriculture giant’s value, according to sources.

International Motors Job Cuts Limited to Mexico, CEO Says

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 16:23
International Motors does not expect any job cuts at its U.S. manufacturing facilities despite a slump in demand in the first quarter of 2025, CEO Mathias Carlbaum said April 29.

Trump Signs Order Providing Relief From Auto Tariffs

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 15:25
President Donald Trump signed an executive order easing the impact of his auto tariffs, yielding to weeks of intense lobbying from automakers, parts suppliers and car dealers.

Paccar Q1 Profit Dives on Demand Slump, European Charge

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 15:07
Bellevue, Wash.-based Paccar reported net income of $505.1 million in the first three months of 2025, less than half the $1.195 billion profit posted in the year-ago period.

UPS Earnings Rise 3.3% Amid Cost Cuts, Network Revamp

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 14:30
UPS experienced a 3.3% rise in earnings during the first quarter amid ongoing efforts to reduce costs and improve its network, the company reported April 29.

Washington State Testing I-5, I-90 Cameras to Deter Speed

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 14:20
Lawmakers are funding the $1 million pilot project led by the state's Department of Transportation in partnership with the State Patrol and Washington Traffic Safety Commission.

House Eyes New Vehicle Fees to Boost Highway Trust Fund

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 13:56
“If successful,” Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) explained, “these new user fees would represent the first new funding streams into the Highway Trust Fund in more than 30 years.”

Sysco Slashes Outlook as Wary Americans Tighten Budgets

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 13:50
Sysco Corp. lowered its outlook as weakening consumer confidence causes Americans to dine out less.

Rumsey: Alternative Fuels Will Advance Despite Uncertainty

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 13:26
The innovation of alternative fuels is poised to move forward, said Cummins CEO Jennifer Rumsey, despite uncertainty around regulations, incentives and trade policies.

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