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BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Waymo Expands in Austin After Tesla Launches Robotaxi

Waymo, through its partnership with Uber, is more than doubling its service territory in Austin as the driverless taxi firm looks to fend off competition from Tesla.

July 17, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsTCA

Port of Long Beach Reports Downturn in June

Cargo slowed at the Port of Long Beach last month but officials said they expect a bounceback in July because of the ongoing pause on tariffs.

July 17, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Alcoa Says Trump Tariff Added $115 Million in Aluminum Costs

Alcoa., the largest U.S. aluminum producer, said tariffs on imports from Canada cost it $115 million in the second quarter.

July 17, 2025
BusinessLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

ArcBest鈥檚 Judy McReynolds to Retire as CEO at End of Year

McReynolds has spent 28 years with ArcBest, including the past 15 as CEO. She was ArcBest鈥檚 chief financial officer before becoming the top executive.

July 17, 2025
BusinessPrivate

PepsiCo Overcomes Lagging US Sales in Strong Q2

PepsiCo reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue in the second quarter despite sluggish North American sales.

July 17, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyLogistics

Truck Parking, Multimodal Projects Among $488M in DOT Grants

Sean Duffy's announcement noted 77% of the funds were allocated to roads and bridges 鈥渢o reinforce the arteries of the American economy鈥 while $35 million went to port improvements.

July 17, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

Uber Partners With Lucid, Nuro to Launch Robotaxis in 2026

Uber is teaming up with electric vehicle maker Lucid and self-driving tech startup Nuro to launch a robotaxi fleet.

July 17, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Volvo Q2 Profit Halves on US Truck, Battery-Electric Weakness

Volvo reported better-than expected second-quarter earnings as signs of a recovery in Europe helped offset weak demand for trucks in North America.

July 17, 2025
BusinessPrivateTop 100

Walmart Eliminates Hundreds of Store-Support, Training Jobs

Walmart is cutting hundreds of store-support roles, its latest move to simplify the structure of the world鈥檚 largest retailer.

July 17, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

Tesla Failed to Stop Autopilot Misuse, Safety Expert Says

Tesla hasn鈥檛 done enough to protect against drivers misusing its Autopilot system, a safety expert testified at a trial over a 2019 fatal collision.

July 17, 2025