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Businesses Expect to Pass Along 50% of Tariffs, Survey Finds
Business expect to pass through roughly half of tariff-related expenses to U.S. consumers still reeling from the pandemic-era inflation surge, according to a new survey.
June 6, 2025Tesla Plunges After Trump-Musk Conflict Erupts
Tesla's shares sank as Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s simmering feud devolved into a public war of words between two of the world’s most powerful people.
June 5, 2025Walmart Enhances Drone Delivery in Attempt to Speed Up Orders
Walmart is adding drone delivery in five new cities in a bid to expand online sales and get goods to shoppers faster.
June 5, 2025US Steel Deal With Nippon Seen Closing by Merger Deadline
Nippon Steel and United States Steel are on pace to finalize their $14.1 billion combination with President Donald Trump’s administration ahead of a deal deadline later this month.
June 5, 2025CVSA to Enforce English Tests for Truck Drivers Starting June 25
CVSA inspectors on June 25 will begin issuing out-of-service violations for truckers unable to pass roadside tests for communicating in English and understanding road signs.
June 5, 2025Cargo Theft Gets More Sophisticated, Experts Warn
The trucking industry continues to confront an evolving cargo theft landscape, with experts signaling the spread of more sophisticated operations during the first quarter.
June 5, 2025United Road CEO Kraft’s Adventure Continues at °®¶ą´«Ă˝
“As opportunities arose … I was there to help and solve problems, and that led to where I am today,” Ryan Kraft said. He replaces Mark Anderson as United Road CEO.
June 5, 2025PHMSA Seeks Industry Input to Streamline Regulations
The Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is asking stakeholders to assess ways the agency can optimize efficiencies.
June 5, 2025EU Launches Tool to Monitor Trade Diversion From Tariffs
The European Commission has launched a surveillance tool to monitor any trade diversion resulting from U.S. tariffs, as initial results revealed a surge of imports in many goods.
June 5, 2025Truck Orders See Surprise Sequential Rise, Still Trail 2024
North American Class 8 truck orders continued to trend below the previous year but did see a surprise sequential improvement during May, according to ACT Research.
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