Archer-Daniels-Midland’s earnings shrunk to the lowest level since the pandemic as a difficult crop trading market is complicated by mounting trade and biofuel policy uncertainty.
May 6, 2025Trucking Business News
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Continental Earnings Hit Four-Year High on Cost Cuts
Continental AG more than doubled earnings in the first quarter as its car parts unit slashed costs and tire sales bounced back from weaker levels last year.
May 6, 2025Trade Deficit Widens to Record on Pre-Tariffs Import Surge
The U.S. trade deficit widened to a record in March as companies rushed to import products as the Trump administration readied sweeping tariffs.
May 6, 2025NYC Acts to Bar DOT From Denying Funds in Congestion Case
New York asked a judge to stop the Trump administration from withholding federal approvals or funds in the president’s push to end Manhattan’s congestion pricing program.
May 6, 2025California Awards Tax Credits for Port, Hydrogen Projects
California Gov. Gavin Newsom awarded a $1.5 million tax credit for a hydrogen fuel facility and a $800,000 credit to expand Port Hueneme’s logistics and supply chain infrastructure.
May 5, 2025Ford Suspends 2025 Outlook Amid Trump Tariff Strain
The automaker expects the duties to reduce 2025 adjusted earnings before interest and taxes by about $1.5 billion on a net basis this year.
May 5, 2025Morgan Olson Debuts Compact Kestrel Work Truck
The manufacturer, known for its dominance in the step van segment, positioned the Kestrel as a versatile alternative for vocations ranging from last-mile delivery to emergency response.
May 5, 2025Rivian to Build $120 Million Supplier Park in Illinois
The 1.2 million-square-foot park in Normal will allow the electric-vehicle maker to increase production at its plant in 2026, when it starts building its R2 model, said CEO RJ Scaringe.
May 5, 2025Automation: UPS in Talks With Figure AI to Use Humanoid Robots
UPS is in talks with robotics startup Figure AI to use humanoid robots for some tasks in the logistics giant’s network. Exact functions that Figure's humanoids would handle remain unclear. Â
May 5, 2025Beef Losses Deepen as Tyson Battles Cattle Crunch
The company's shares slumped the most since 2023 as investors shrugged off stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings to focus on deepening losses at its beef business.
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