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FedEx Freight Begins Enforcing NMFC Updates
FedEx Freight said it delayed enforcing the NMFC changes "to help our customers adapt and ensure a smooth transition to the new, streamlined NMFC classes."
December 1, 2025Gasoline Prices Fall to 4-Year Low on Cheap Oil, Flat Demand
Gasoline prices across the U.S. on Dec. 1 averaged $3 a gallon, according to American Automobile Association data. That's well above President Donald Trump’s pledge to bring the price below $2.
December 1, 2025Nippon Steel to Shortlist 2 or 3 States for New US Plant
Nippon Steel is seeking a site capable of supporting a steel plant with 3 million tons of annual capacity. The plant will be run by the company’s U.S. Steel subsidiary.
December 1, 2025Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe Bets Big on EV's Future
Initial manufacturing of the R2 two-row crossover will start in Illinois, but production will expand to Rivian's future factory in Georgia in 2028.Â
December 1, 2025VW Is Reviving Scout to Be Mostly Hybrids Rather Than EVs
More than eight out of 10 consumers who put down a $100 reservation on a Scout have selected plug-in hybrid versions over EVs.
December 1, 2025OPEC+ Sticks With Plan to Pause Output Hikes in Early 2026
OPEC+ also approved a mechanism for its review of members’ individual production capacities, a sensitive process that will help set quotas in 2027.Â
December 1, 2025Cyber Monday Could Break Spending Records
U.S. consumers already spent $11.8 billion online for Black Friday, $6.4 billion on Thanksgiving Day and another $11.8 billion over the weekend — exceeding forecasts by Adobe Analytics.
December 1, 2025Global Goods Trade Slows as Tariff Front-Loading Ends
The data for airfreight and container shipping “continue to signal expansion,” even as they weakened from June, “indicating a cooling-off in the transportation of goods worldwide,” WTO said.
December 1, 2025Prepared for the Road Ahead
This whitepaper helps fleets boost safety, reduce breakdowns, and control maintenance costs through effective inspections, preventative maintenance, and clear breakdown procedures. It also provides guidance for choosing a trusted repair partner to keep operations running smoothly.
December 1, 2025EV Maker Bollinger Motors Shuts Down
The future of parent company Bollinger Innovations — previously known as Mullen Automotive and formally headquartered in Southern California — remains unclear.
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