TAIPEI, Taiwan — China’s tit-for-tat duties on U.S. imports took effect Feb. 10, hours after President Donald Trump announced that he wants to slap new duties on all steel and aluminum imports.
February 10, 2025Trucking Business News
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Heartland Express Targets Major Operating Ratio Improvement
The Iowa-based company posted a loss in the fourth quarter of 2024 as the ongoing integration of two acquisitions alongside the industrywide freight recession weighed heavily on its OR.
February 10, 2025Rivian Broadens Sales of Van Once Exclusive to Amazon
Rivian said it will sell its electric delivery van designed for Amazon to other customers, a move to boost revenue from fleet operators as consumer demand for battery-powered cars slows.
February 10, 2025Trump Says He Will Announce 25% Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he will announce Feb. 10 that the U.S. will impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada and Mexico.
February 10, 2025Trump Says Nippon Steel May Invest in US Steel
 President Donald Trump indicated Nippon Steel is considering investing in United States Steel instead of an outright purchase.
February 7, 2025EPA’s Zeldin Announces New Focus to Boost AI, US Automaking
New EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is spearheading a five-point initiative that protects the environment and promotes industrial energy, including for AI data centers.
February 7, 2025Fleet Monitoring: Boosting Efficiency, Safety and Compliance for Modern Fleets
Today's GPS technology and AI analytics have transformed the task of monitoring fleet performance into a science of precision and possibility.
February 7, 2025Trump Maintains Duty-Free Exception on Chinese Goods
President Donald Trump said he would maintain the duty-free exception for low-value packages coming from China until “adequate systems are in place to fully and expediently process and collect tariff revenue.â€Â
February 7, 2025Tying Transportation Grants to Birth Rates Raises Concerns
CHICAGO — Secretary Sean Duffy has circulated a memo that instructs the Transportation Department to give preference to communities with high marriage and birth rates when awarding grants.
February 7, 2025Werner Posts Q4 Declines in Profit, Revenue
Werner Enterprises reported year-over-year income and revenue declines during the fourth quarter of 2024.
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