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The CPI Might Lie 鈥 Blame the Shutdown

鈥淪tarting now, accuracy is getting worse,鈥 Omair Sharif, president of Inflation Insights, said in an Oct. 9 interview, just over a week into the shutdown.

October 14, 2025
BusinessLogistics

Maersk Opens Dallas-Area Facility, Eyes TL, LTL Expansion

The 100,000-square-foot plant is designed to process thousands of shipments weekly, serving the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and Maersk鈥檚 broader national network.

October 14, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogisticsTop 100

C.H. Robinson Unveils AI System for Drop Trailer Fleet

C.H. Robinson launched its AI-powered Asset Management System designed to bring real-time visibility and data-driven precision to one of the largest trailer networks in the U.S. freight market.

October 14, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Trump, Milei Discuss Trade Deal at White House

The White House meeting came just days after the U.S. announced the $20 billion currency swap 鈥 meant to help shore up Argentina鈥檚 peso and calm financial markets in the South American nation.

October 14, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyLogistics

Greer Says China Trade Tensions Could Subside Soon

鈥淲e鈥檝e been pretty successful in finding a path forward with them in the past so we think we鈥檒l be able to work through it,鈥 Jamieson Greer said Oct. 14 in an interview with CNBC.

October 14, 2025
BusinessTechnology

Decisiv Names Tim Hardin as CEO

Hardin was named president of the company earlier this year. He previously worked at Epicor, where he leveraged data analytics and artificial intelligence.

October 14, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Carolina Renewable Products to Build $280M S.C. Plant

The project aims to provide a new renewable diesel source for Southeast fleets and shippers, tying fuel production to the region鈥檚 forestry economy and adding 155 jobs.

October 14, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Kentucky 鈥 and Its Ford Plant 鈥 on Front Lines of Trade War

Sen. Rand Paul says constituents tell him "tariffs are killing the bourbon industry" and "the cargo transport industry."

October 14, 2025
BusinessLogisticsFor-HirePrivateTop 100

Trucking Celebrates Crucial Work of Truck Drivers During NTDAW

The trucking industry and its partners celebrated professional truck drivers during the 37th annual National Truck Driver Appreciation Week in mid-September.

October 14, 2025
BusinessEquipment

International Motors Q3 Truck, Bus Sales Drop 57%

International Motors sold 13,400 trucks and buses in the third quarter of 2025, a 57% decrease compared with 31,500 sales in the year-ago period, parent company Traton Group said Oct. 10.

October 14, 2025