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Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

AI Helps Moving Companies Boost Efficiency, Cut Costs

There are many uses for AI programs for moving companies 鈥 and for-hire carriers in general 鈥 executives said.聽But preparation is key to their effective use.

March 20, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Tesla Recalls Cybertrucks After Steel Trim Pieces Come Loose

Tesla recalled all the Cybertrucks it produced and sold in the first 15 months it has been on the U.S. market over pieces of steel trim that can separate from the vehicle.

March 20, 2025
Government, Business

EU Delays 50% Tariffs on US Whiskey, Allowing for More Talks

The European Union is delaying its proposed 50% tariff on American whiskey until mid-April, aligning them with broader countermeasures against U.S. steel and aluminum duties.

March 20, 2025
Business, Equipment

Kenworth鈥檚 W900 to Reach End of Road in 2026 After 63 Years

Kenworth will stop making three of its legacy 1.9-meter cab Class 8 tractors in 2026, including the W900, the first examples of which began rolling off the production line as far back as 1963.

March 20, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

Biden鈥檚 Energy Department Suppressed LNG Study, GOP Says

The analysis is likely to intensify criticisms that former President Joe Biden鈥檚 pause was politically motivated and could cast doubts on the results of a second assessment.

March 19, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Stellantis鈥 Elkann: Auto Industry Doesn鈥檛 Need Defense Ties

Stellantis Chairman John Elkann says Europe鈥檚 auto manufacturers don鈥檛 need the defense industry to survive, after some governments called on carmakers to contribute to a defense push.

March 19, 2025
Government, Business

Fed Stays the Course on Rates as Inflation Risks Grow

The Federal Open Market Committee voted to keep the benchmark federal funds rate in a range of 4.25%-4.5%, and said it would further slow the pace at which it is reducing its balance sheet.

March 19, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Logistics

Florida Port Gains $2M State Grant to Boost Truck Traffic

鈥淎s Florida continues to attract more domestic and international business, it is critical that we bolster Florida鈥檚 ports for greater operations,鈥 Gov. Ron DeSantis said.

March 19, 2025
Business, Fuel

Brookfield Leads Race to Acquire Colonial Pipeline

The investment firm is seen as the strongest contender after final offers were submitted the week of March 10, advancing past rival infrastructure funds and potential strategic buyers.

March 19, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Oil CEOs Meet With Trump as US Unwinds Environmental Rules

The chief executives of more than a dozen oil companies will deliver a message of gratitude 鈥 as well as caution 鈥 when they meet with President Donald Trump on March 19.

March 19, 2025