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Perspective: How to Combat Auto Transport Fraud

While most transactions in the movement of cars go smoothly, scams often lie in wait. The good news: Carriers already have the necessary tactics and tools to fight back.

July 14, 2025
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Waymo Begins Self-Driving Taxi Tests in NYC

Waymo has begun testing its driverless rideshare service in New York City, but rides are not available to the general public. 

July 14, 2025
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GM, LG Energy Solutions to Make EV Batteries in Tennessee

General Motors and LG Energy Solution plan to add more battery production lines at their joint venture plant in Tennessee to make lower-cost cells starting in late 2027, the companies said.

July 14, 2025
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Tesla Goes to Trial Over Fatal Autopilot Crash in Florida

Tesla will stand trial over claims that the company is partly to blame for a fatal 2019 crash in Florida that occurred when the Autopilot system in a Model S allegedly failed to detect a parked SUV.

July 14, 2025
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Tesla Semi Generally Matches ArcBest’s Diesels, Pilot Finds

ArcBest offered the latest window into what to expect from the long-awaited Tesla Semi battery-electric tractor, including energy consumption ratings matching its diesel peers.

July 14, 2025
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Daimler Deepens Diesel Engine Focus, Boosts Investment

Daimler Truck executives signaled a renewed focus on diesel powertrains at the company’s Capital Market Day 2025.

July 14, 2025
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Use Cases for Truck Fleet Hybridization Begin to Emerge

Some manufacturers are introducing forms of hybridization geared specifically toward freight transportation.

July 14, 2025
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Electric Yard Tractors See Uptick in Fleet Adoption

Although proponents of electric terminal tractors say it’s just a matter of time before they’ll fill yards across the country, there are still some challenges ahead.

July 11, 2025
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FMCSA: ELD Tampering Can Result in Stiff Penalties

The trucking industry is sharing information about how to spot the sophisticated new tampering of electronic logging devices and taking steps to remove bad actors from behind the wheel.

July 11, 2025
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US Tariff-Driven Customs Receipts Top $100 Billion

The Treasury Department recorded $27 billion in customs-duties revenue for June, bringing fiscal year-to-date inflows from levies to $113 billion.

July 11, 2025