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CSX Profit Falls 22%, but Investors Look Forward
CEO Steve Angel, without promising a merger, said he would consider any opportunities that make sense for shareholders. He vowed to focus on making CSX the best-performing railroad.
October 17, 2025US to Ease Tariffs on Auto Industry
The Commerce Department is slated to announce a five-year extension for an arrangement that allows automakers to reduce what they pay in tariffs on imported car parts.
October 17, 2025Volvo Projects Weakness in North American Truck Market
The manufacturer on Oct. 17 projected declining North American truck registrations for 2026, with CEO Martin Lundstedt citing rising uncertainty tied to President Trump’s planned duties.
October 17, 2025Carney Links Stellantis Factory Future to USMCA Outcome
Stellantis declined to comment on conversations with the government. It has confirmed it’s adding a third shift at an Ontario facility and described Canada as “very important†to its plans.
October 16, 2025US Deficit Dips to $1.78 Trillion as Tariff Revenue Soars
The deficit for the fiscal year was $1.78 trillion, down from $1.82 trillion in 2024, a drop of 2%, according to figures released by the Treasury Department Oct. 16.
October 16, 2025States Targeted by DOT Respond to Non-Domiciled CDL Freeze
An FMCSA audit recently found compliance issues in California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas and Washington. South Dakota was first to acknowledge them.
October 16, 2025Better Power Solutions: Eliminate Idling & Extend Battery Life
Program Aired: October 16, 2 p.m. ET Discover how new power solutions are helping Class 8 fleets eliminate idling, extend battery life, and reduce costly maintenance. This webinar explores lithium-powered systems that deliver reliable hotel load support, improve driver comfort, and unlock significant fuel and service savings—all while ensuring dependable performance across demanding operating conditions.
October 16, 2025J.B. Hunt Q3 Profit Jumps 12.3%, Beats Analyst Expectations
Companywide cost-cutting initiatives are having an effect, the company said of its third-quarter earnings report released after the market closed Oct. 15.
October 16, 2025September Class 8 Truck Sales Fall 25% From Year-Ago Period
U.S. Class 8 retail sales fell below the prior year for the third month in a row in September, according to Wards Intelligence data.
October 16, 2025GM Pauses Battery Material Plans in Canada on EV Pullback
GM agreed in 2022 to buy nickel supplies from Brazilian miner Vale as part of a strategy to build up its battery supply chain for EVs, but the pause has meant cancellation of the project.Â
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