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UPS Bolsters Health Unit With $1.6 Billion Deal for Andlauer

UPS Inc. agreed to acquire Canada’s Andlauer Healthcare Group Inc. for $1.6 billion, building out the package handler’s growing business transporting goods for health care customers.

April 24, 2025
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Trump Targets Chinese Cranes, Risking Burden for US Ports

Chinese cranes used at ports are the latest target of the Trump administration’s attempt to boost domestic manufacturing, even as no U.S. industry for the equipment exists.

April 24, 2025
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Trump Orders Truck Import Probe, Setting Stage for Tariffs

President Donald Trump’s administration started an investigation into the need for tariffs on imports of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and parts, an expansion of his trade war.

April 24, 2025
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China Says There Are No Negotiations With US Over Tariffs

China on April 24 denied President Donald Trump’s assertion that the two sides were in active negotiations over tariffs, saying the suggestion was as groundless as “trying to catch the wind.â€

April 24, 2025
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States Sue Trump Over Tariffs Imposed Without Congress

The suit argues that Congress didn’t grant Trump the necessary authority to impose the tariffs and national trade policy “now hinges on the president’s whims."

April 23, 2025
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Volvo’s US Job Cuts to Total 1,000 VTNA, Mack Employees

CEO Martin Lundstedt dropped the bombshell in the final moments of the truck and bus maker’s first quarter of 2025 earnings call, revealing an additional 200 or so jobs would be cut.

April 23, 2025
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Old Dominion Freight Line Q1 Profit Falls 12.9%; OR Weakens

Profit at Old Dominion Freight Line fell in the first quarter of 2025 and executives say growing optimism for upcoming quarters has been squelched by macroeconomic uncertainty.

April 23, 2025
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Trump Hasn’t Offered Unilateral Tariff Cuts on China

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the Trump administration is looking at multiple factors regarding China beyond just tariffs — including non-tariff barriers.

April 23, 2025
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Motive Targets Spreadsheet Pain With New Data Tool

Motive Analytics is an integrated data analysis tool that provides fleets with real-time responses and reports. It’s designed to be accessible to people regardless of their expertise.

April 23, 2025
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Trailer Orders in March Surge 63% From Previous Year

U.S. trailer orders in March broke from the pattern of year-over-year declines to surge 63% from the previous year, ACT Research reported.

April 23, 2025