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DTNA’s Detroit Unveils Lighter DT12-VL Transmission

DTNA unit Detroit has introduced the DT12-VL, an automated manual transmission designed to boost payload capacity and off-road performance for heavy-duty vocational trucks.

November 6, 2025
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Search Continues for Victims of UPS Cargo Jet Crash

First responders were searching for more victims Nov. 5 after aĀ UPS cargo plane crashed and explodedĀ in a fireball at the company’s global aviation hub in Kentucky, killing at least 12 people.

November 5, 2025
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California Disputes FMCSA on Non-Domiciled CDL Compliance

DOT Secretary Sean Duffy has accused California of having the most ā€œegregiousā€ licensing situation of any state, with 25% of its non-domiciled CDLs in violation of federal rules.

November 5, 2025
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Building Materials Carrier BlueLinx Acquires Disdero Lumber

BlueLinx Holdings has expanded its western U.S. footprint with the $96 million acquisition of Disdero Lumber, an Oregon distributor of premium specialty wood products.

November 4, 2025
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Lawmakers Urge DOT Crackdown on Fraudulent CDL Mills

Members of Congress are urging DOT to investigate so-called CDL mills and enforce English proficiency rules as part of broader efforts to improve driver training and highway safety.

November 4, 2025
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Rivian Cost Cuts Pay Off With Smaller-Than-Expected Loss

Rivian Automotive reported a smaller-than-expected loss in a sign of progress as the EV maker cuts costs and staff ahead of plans to begin deliveries of a new midsize SUV next year.

November 4, 2025
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Caterpillar Sets New Growth Goals as Energy Demand Surges

Caterpillar laid out new growth targets to boost revenue and double capital spending in a bid to capitalize on rising demand for energy to power data centers.Ā 

November 4, 2025
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Hub Group Revenue Dips 5% on Weak Freight Demand

"Strong West Coast shipping demand in September continued through October, and our customers are indicating that will be maintained into November," CEO Phil Yeager says.

November 4, 2025
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Truck OEMs Score Win Over CARB in Clean Trucks Lawsuit

Daimler Truck North America, Paccar, Volvo Group North America and International Motors argued that the CTP violates the Clean Air Act and the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution.

November 4, 2025
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Stellantis Recalls 320,000 Hybrid Jeeps in US on Fire Risk

High-voltage battery packs in Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee models may have been built with cells susceptible to separator damage, according to aĀ noticeĀ posted to NHTSA’s website.

November 4, 2025