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ATA's Chris Spear Steers Trucking Through Uncertain Atmosphere
American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear said he is staying focused on the issues that matter to trucking amid the unsettled political and economic atmosphere in Washington.
March 11, 2025States Want to Move Funds to Hard Infrastructure
As President Donald Trump pulls back on green funding, state officials are lobbying Congress to retain those dollars for other infrastructure projects like road and bridge repairs.
March 11, 2025Trump Mulls Steel Tariff Hike After Ontario Halts Energy Charge
President Donald Trump said he was re-evaluating plans to double steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada to 50% after Ontario said it would suspend a 25% surcharge on electricity sent to the U.S.
March 11, 2025Aperia, Goodyear Collaborate on Outsourced Tire Management
 Aperia Technologies announced an exclusive agreement to supply its tire management technology to Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s subscription-based Tires-as-a-Service program.
March 11, 2025Nissan Appoints Espinosa to Succeed Uchida as CEO
Nissan named company insider Ivan Espinosa to replace CEO Makoto Uchida and helm the battered Japanese carmaker as it looks to secure a financial backer and stabilize its business.
March 11, 2025Trump Says He’s Going to Buy a Tesla
After one of the worst single day sell-offs in Tesla’s history, President Donald Trump threw his support behind his adviser, billionaire Elon Musk, vowing to buy one of his cars.
March 11, 2025Greenlane Launches Technology Suite for Charging Sites
Truck refueling specialist Greenlane introduced a suite of technology products March 11 intended to support customers at the joint venture’s first facility.
March 11, 2025Senate Confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor Secretary
The Senate voted March 10 to confirm Lori Chavez-DeRemer as U.S. labor secretary, a Cabinet position that puts her in charge of enforcing federally mandated worker rights and protections.
March 11, 2025Motive to Hire Hundreds as AI Firms Follow Big Tech to India
Motive Technologies plans to more than double its India head count, joining a rising number of artificial intelligence unicorns from Silicon Valley expanding in the South Asian country.
March 11, 2025Tesla Semi, Smart Trailers and More Showcased at TMC
The Tesla Semi, an electric-powered trailer and a variety of connected vehicle technologies were among the innovations on display outside the Music City Center.
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