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Averitt Express Orders 264 Volvo VNL 860 Trucks

The new units expand a long-running supplier relationship at a scale that signals how big fleets are renewing equipment to strengthen operations and keep experienced drivers in the seats.

August 21, 2025
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NHTSA Investigates Tesla Over Delayed Crash Reporting

Delays of "several months or more" were noted in reporting crashes involving driver-assistance technology.

August 21, 2025
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Truckstop Strengthens Freight Platform With Denim Deal

Denim offers factoring, payment processing, accounts payable and receivable management, working capital solution and back-office automation.

August 20, 2025
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Trump Tariffs Spur Manufacturing Boom in Puerto Rico

President Donald Trump’s “America First” tariff policies are boosting manufacturing in Puerto Rico, an island he has both attacked and claimed to help more than any other U.S. leader.

August 20, 2025
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Honda Taps US Startup in Self-Driving Software Deal

Honda and Helm.ai will collaborate on producing advanced driver assistance systems for Honda’s vehicles by 2027.

August 20, 2025
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Chevron to Merge Hess Exploration Team After $53B Deal

Chevron is cutting about 650 Hess jobs after completing its $53 billion takeover last month, but exploration is one area likely to be spared.

August 19, 2025
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CARB Crafts New Auto Pollution Rules After Trump Attacks

The California Air Resources Board and five other agencies recommended the state backfill the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles that is set to expire in late September.

August 19, 2025
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Ford Seeks to Sell Excess Battery Supply in Weak EV Market

The plant, which officially began production Aug. 19, was originally intended to support Ford’s own EV business.

August 19, 2025
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Canada Deepens European Ties as US Trade Rift Grows

Industry Minister Melanie Joly's Sweden visit is part of a push by the Carney government to strengthen ties with European partners and reduce its reliance on the U.S. for trade and security.

August 18, 2025
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Trump's DOJ Enters Lawsuits Targeting CARB Truck Standards

The Department of Justice is seeking to intervene as a vested stakeholder in a case representing both the U.S. and EPA as plaintiffs against Steven Cliff in his capacity as CARB executive officer.

August 18, 2025