Pilot announced the opening of new locations in several states and Canada as well as renovations completed at nearly a dozen other travel centers. On July 17, Pilot issued a release highlighting several travel centers that were recently opened as part of the company’s network.Pilot #1439 – Port Allen, Louisiana ...more
EU, US Spar Over Car and Farm Tariffs
Trump had threatened to impose a 50% tariff on the EU this month before sticking with a previously lowered 10% ...more
US, India Nearing Interim Tariff Deal Below 20%
The statement would likely set a baseline tariff below 20% — compared with 26% initially proposed. (Eric Thayer/Bloomberg) The U.S. ...more
Electric Yard Tractors See Uptick in Fleet Adoption
Nearly 25% of YMX’s yard tractor fleet is electric-battery operated. (YMX) Although proponents of electric terminal tractors say it’s just ...more
Amazon Accused of Hiring Spree to Block Canadian Union Drive
A new Amazon delivery facility in Sidney, British Columbia. (James MacDonald/Bloomberg) Amazon.com Inc. mounted a “lengthy and pervasive anti-union campaign” ...more
FMCSA: ELD Tampering Can Result in Stiff Penalties
Ensuring the integrity of electronic records is critical to promoting safety on the nation’s roadways, according to the Federal Motor ...more
US Tariff-Driven Customs Receipts Top $100 Billion
Through the avenue of tariffs, Trump is seeking to rejuvenate domestic production and correct trade imbalances. (Eric Thayer/Bloomberg) U.S. revenue ...more
Kenworth, Peterbilt Maker Cuts 175 Jobs in Quebec, Union Says
A Peterbilt truck at CES in Las Vegas in 2024. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images) Truck maker ...more
Trump Targets Brazil With Steep 50% Tariff Hike
Brazil had been set to face the minimum 10% levy under the so-called “reciprocal” tariffs ...more
Tariffs Split Fed Officials on Rate-Cut Outlook
The minutes underscored how a rapidly evolving economic-policy backdrop has complicated the Fed’s policy calculus ...more
DTNA Aims to Increase Margins With Focus on Western Star
DTNA is looking to increase its heavy-duty vocational truck sales 60% by 2030. (Daimler Truck) ...more
Longer Amazon Prime Day Sparks More Browsing, Fewer Buys
The average household spent $106 on Prime Day, down from $110 during the beginning of ...more
Trump Reveals New Batch of Tariffs From Iraq to Philippines
A containership in Cebu City, the Philippines, in 2024. (Lisa Marie David/Bloomberg) President Donald Trump ...more
Congressmen Ask FMCSA for Proactive HOS Disaster Response
Though FMCSA issues federal emergency declarations, most hours-of-service exemptions are granted after a disaster has ...more
Lawmakers have introduced a bill intended to support domestic manufacturing by creating a tax credit ...more
Samsara Partners With Rivian to Aid Fleet Management
Fleet owners with Rivian vehicles, including the Rivian Commercial Van, will now be able to ...more
C.H. Robinson Is Laying Off 300 More Employees
In a previous announcement, the company in November said 650 employees would lose their jobs. ...more
A lone log trailer was left blocking one lane of a two lane road in ...more
Deere Lifts Profit Outlook
Nati Harnik/AP Deere & Co. raised its full-year profit forecast amid strong demand for farm ...more
Toyota Becomes Top Shareholder in Air Taxi Maker Joby
A Joby eVTOL aircraft (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg News) Toyota Motor Corp. has invested $250 million ...more
More than 1000 violations discovered by Wyoming Highway Patrol during Roadcheck blitz
The Wyoming Highway Patrol – Commercial Carrier (WHP) division released results from this year’s Commercial ...more
A bridge that buckled under the impact of a crane-hauling semi truck has now collapsed ...more
Energy Department Rejects $200 Million Grant to Microvast
A Microvast battery pack and cell (Patrick Pleul/picture alliance/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — The Biden administration ...more