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Truck Makers Gear Up for Second-Half Start to Pre-Buy

Class 8 orders were on the rise as 2024 ended, but an anticipated rush among fleets to 鈥減re-buy鈥 new trucks before stricter federal emissions standards are due to take effect has not taken hold.

January 21, 2025
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Longtime Lytx CEO Brandon Nixon Announces Retirement

Nixon helped guide Lytx during the early days of video telematics in trucking. The company said he is retiring to focus on personal priorities and passions.

January 21, 2025
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DOE Hands Out $68M to Heavy-Duty Truck Charging Projects

The Department of Energy issued $68 million in grants to accelerate the development and construction of public heavy-duty battery-electric truck charging facilities.

January 21, 2025
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Trump Orders Removal of EV-Favoring Policies and Subsidies

President Donald Trump ordered his administration to consider eliminating subsidies and other policies that favor electric vehicles.

January 21, 2025
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Trump Says 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Coming Feb. 1

WASHINGTON 鈥 President Donald Trump said Jan. 20 that he expects to put 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting Feb. 1, while declining to flesh out his plans for taxing Chinese imports.

January 21, 2025
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Trump Sworn in as 47th President After Historic Comeback

Trump will act swiftly after the ceremony, with executive orders to clamp down on border crossings, increase fossil fuel development and end diversity and inclusion programs.

January 20, 2025
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J.B. Hunt Ends 2024 With Slight Revenue Decline

The Lowell, Ark.-based carrier ended the year slightly behind where it was during the prior fourth quarter amid efforts to reinvest and improve operations, the company reported Jan. 16.

January 17, 2025
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Technology: CES Showcases Advances in AI, Truck Safety

Autonomous trucks, in-cab visibility and software-defined vehicles attract attention at world鈥檚 largest tech event, CES 2025.聽聽 聽

January 17, 2025
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Hydrogen Industry May Turn to Gas, Carbon Capture Under Trump

The U.S. hydrogen economy will likely rely on natural gas and carbon capture technologies rather than green energy in Donald Trump鈥檚 second term, according to BloombergNEF.

January 17, 2025
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Burning Teslas in L.A. Add to Toxic Mix Hindering Cleanup

As the smoke clears from devastating Los Angeles wildfires, efforts to clean up the affected areas are being complicated by burnt-out electric and hybrid vehicles.

January 17, 2025