The dispute over repair bills is the latest dustup between the world’s largest online retailer and contract firms that hire drivers to deliver packages to Amazon shoppers.
September 4, 2025Trucking Business News
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September 4, 2025Canada’s Envoys Head to DC After Fruitful Trump Conversation
The Canadian prime minister said more meetings are taking place in Washington involving officials including Michael Sabia, Canada’s top civil servant.
September 3, 2025Trump Threatens to Scrap Trade Deals if Tariffs Fall
“If we don’t win that case, our country is going to suffer so greatly,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. “These deals are all done; I guess we’d have to unwind them.”
September 3, 2025ConocoPhillips to Slash Up to 25% of Global Workforce
The majority of the oil giant’s job cuts, which are in the range of 20% to 25% of its roughly 13,000-strong workforce, will occur this year, the company said in an email Sept. 3.
September 3, 2025Tyson Foods Supply Chain Head Departs Over Conduct Breach
Chief Supply Chain Officer Brady Stewart is departing the U.S. meat giant after taking certain actions that violated its code of conduct, the company said in a statement.
September 3, 2025OPEC Adds 400,000 Barrels Daily in August Supply Hike
The extra barrels have so far only put modest downward pressure on crude prices, but threaten to unleash a major surplus in the coming months, according to the International Energy Agency.
September 3, 2025Tesla Sales Plunge Across Europe as EV Market Grows
Tesla’s worldwide vehicle deliveries fell 13% in the first half of the year, putting the company on course for its second consecutive annual decline.
September 3, 2025Volkswagen ID. Polo Revives Legacy Model in Electric Form
The manufacturer on Sept. 3 unveiled a camouflaged version of the ID. Polo, which is expected to be priced below €25,000 ($29,125) when it goes on sale next year.
September 3, 2025Perspective: AI Will Drive the Future of Electric Vehicles
By pairing AI-supported charging capabilities with a human-managed network operations center, operational anomalies could be minimized.
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