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Alabama Works With ICE on Immigration Enforcement in Trucking
Alabama has detained more than 240 individuals through immigration enforcement actions targeting truck drivers, with federal agents focusing on rural interstates with high crash rates.
December 17, 2025Joby Aims to Double Planned Air Taxi Output by 2027
The company is among a handful of startups developing electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles to fly customers on short commuter journeys via battery-powered air taxis.
December 17, 2025Kenworth, Peterbilt Add Electronic Parking Brake Option
Bendix’s Intellipark electronic parking brake system will be made available for all Kenworth and Peterbilt Class 8 and medium-duty models, the Paccar subsidiaries said.
December 17, 2025California Set to Suspend Tesla Sales Over Autopilot
The California Department of Motor Vehicles said Dec. 16 the suspension won’t take effect for 90 days to give Tesla time to appeal or come into compliance.
December 17, 20252 Rail Unions Oppose Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger
The two large unions say a merger would increase safety risks, raise shipping rates and consumer prices, and cause significant disruptions.
December 17, 202516 States Sue Administration Again Over EV Charging Funds
The states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration for what they say is the unlawful withholding of over $2 billion in funding for two electric vehicle charging programs.
December 17, 2025Oil Prices Jump on Trump Blockade of Tankers to Venezuela
The president's move followed the seizure by U.S. forces of an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast, which followed a military buildup in the region as the U.S. ramps up pressure on leader Nicolás Maduro.
December 17, 2025Continental Names New CEO Ahead of Industrial Unit Sale
Christian Kötz will replace outgoing CEO Nikolai Setzer next month, when Continental will begin a sales process for the ContiTech business.
December 17, 2025Ford Cancels $6.5 Billion EV Battery Contract With LG
LG is the latest casualty of Ford’s EV rollback. The carmaker said it would take $19.5 billion in charges tied to the business and that it would break up its U.S. battery venture with SK Innovation.Â
December 17, 2025Highway Safety Emerged as a Bright Spot in 2025
2025 was marked by a sharpened focus on highway safety as well as potential challenges for the freight industry associated with tariffs and the economy.
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