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BusinessTechnology

PCS Unveils Cortex AI Engine to Automate Freight Operations

The company鈥檚 new AI engine, dubbed Cortex, is designed to help PCS customers optimize operations, enhance workflows, streamline communications and convert data into business insights.

August 22, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

FMCSA Extends Waiver for Paper Medical Certifications

The Aug. 21 extension offers a reprieve to drivers in the 12 states that missed a June deadline for transitioning to electronic medical certifications.

August 22, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Trump EPA Waives Refiners From Biofuel-Blending Mandate

The decision applies to 38 small refineries that had requested waivers from annual blending quotas, according to a statement Aug. 22.

August 22, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Canada to Drop Many Retaliatory Tariffs to Appease Trump

But the government is likely to keep 25% import taxes on U.S. steel and aluminum products, as well as its tariffs on U.S. automobiles.

August 22, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsFor-HireGlobal Freight

Mail Services Globally Pause US Deliveries Over Tariffs

As of Aug. 29, President Donald Trump is ending the de minimis exemption that has applied to more than 4 million parcels flowing through the U.S. each day, driven largely by e-commerce.

August 22, 2025
BusinessFuel

Air Liquide to Buy South Korea鈥檚 DIG in $3.3 Billion Deal

The takeover will strengthen its industrial gas operations in South Korea, particularly in growing fields such as semiconductors and secondary batteries, Air Liquide said.

August 22, 2025
BusinessEquipmentSafety

Langenhahn, Reed Among Cadre of Returning NTDC Champions

Six former grand champions entered in the 88th annual Super Bowl of trucking safety are among the 425 competitors vying for a national title in Minneapolis.

August 21, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafetyBreaking News

US Freezes Work Visas for Commercial Truck Drivers

Effective immediately, the Trump administration is blocking foreign drivers from obtaining visas to drive commercial trucks on U.S. roads.

August 21, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

Trump, Carney Hold First Call Since Tariff Escalation

The two leaders talked about 鈥渢rade challenges, opportunities, and shared priorities in a new economic and security relationship between Canada and the U.S.,鈥 according to a statement.

August 21, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Corn and Soy Futures Gain on Strong Export Demand

The U.S. shipped 2.8 million tons of corn in the week ended Aug. 14, double the amount a year ago and topping the most optimistic forecast from analysts compiled by Bloomberg.

August 21, 2025