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Fatal Blast at US Steel Plant Raises Questions About Future

Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel acquired the company in June, and vowed that steelmaking would continue in Pennsylvania's Mon Valley. 

August 18, 2025
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Lazer Logistics Expands in Chicago and Dallas Markets

The three acquired companies have operated since 2004 and served customers across two of the country’s most competitive logistics hubs. All will operate under Lazer's umbrella.

August 18, 2025
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Republicans Seek to End USPS Commitment to EV Fleet

Efforts to halt the fleet’s shift to clean energy continue in the name of cost savings. But the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association says canceling the program will squander millions. 

August 18, 2025
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Cleveland-Cliffs Signs Steel Pacts With US Automakers

General Motors is one of the carmakers to agree to a multiyear pact.

August 15, 2025
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Industrial Output Dips as Factories Grapple With Weak Demand

Manufacturing output, which accounts for three-fourths of total industrial production, was unchanged after an upward revision to June. Mining and utility output both declined.

August 15, 2025
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Trucking Fleets Adopt ADAS to Improve Highway Safety

“There are some that are really taking off,” said Robert Braswell, executive director of the Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations.

August 15, 2025
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Retail Sales Rise in July on Rebounding Auto Sales

Retail sales rose 0.5% last month, a slowdown from a revised 0.9% in June, according to the Commerce Department’s report released Aug. 15.

August 15, 2025
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Latest ADAS Systems Detect Safety Risks With Greater Accuracy

Advanced driver assistance systems have been steadily evolving, and fleets are increasingly taking advantage of the safety benefits.

August 15, 2025
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Truck Driver Recruitment and Retention Face Q2 Headwinds

The Q2 2025 Driver Recruiting and Retention Data Download report found that the pool of truck drivers declined in the second quarter even as the number of job postings grew.

August 14, 2025
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Thyssenkrupp Cuts Outlook as Loss Deepens on Weak Demand

Revenue is projected to decline by as much as 7% this year, so the manufacturer is paring back investments and pledged continued cost cuts.

August 14, 2025