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House Republicans Pass Bill to Avoid Shutdown

House Republicans on March 11 passed legislation to keep the U.S. government open past a March 15 shutdown deadline, daring moderate Democrats in the Senate to block the measure.

March 11, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

From Baseball Bats to Caskets, Trump Tariffs Set to Hit °®¶¹´«Ã½

If President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum take effect at a minute past midnight in Washington on March 12, it will mark a repeat of first-term levies — with one major difference.

March 11, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Washington Port Nabs $1.5 Million Grant for Fuel Project

The municipal Port of Walla Walla in Washington has secured a $1.5 million state grant for SkyNRG to annually produce 50 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel.

March 11, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

Platform Science CEO: Connectivity Could Transform Trucking

This increased connectivity, enabled by greater data sharing, may be the next truly transformative shift in the trucking industry, said Jack Kennedy, Platform Science CEO and co-founder.

March 11, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelLogistics

Kalmar Ottawa Begins Sales of OT2 Electric Terminal Tractor

Kalmar Ottawa has begun selling its new OT2 EV electric-powered terminal tractor with initial deliveries set to begin in the second quarter.

March 11, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Carney: Canada to Keep Tariffs Until US Commits to Free Trade

Canada will keep its trade retaliation in place until the U.S. lifts its own tariffs and commits to free trade, said Mark Carney, who will succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister.

March 11, 2025
BusinessEquipmentSafetyLogistics

Moving Industry Leaders Debate Business Growth Tactics

It was an exercise in good fun when four executives at independent moving companies sat at the front of a large audience for a lively debate about some of the moving industry’s hot topics.

March 11, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Utility Trailer, Schmitz Cargobull Show Reefer Innovations

Utility Trailer and Schmitz Cargobull showcased the latest innovations for their reefer units that were developed as part of their ongoing joint venture.

March 11, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomousTCA

Waabi Says Virtual Robotrucks Give Real-World Results

Robotruck startup Waabi says its super-realistic virtual simulation is now accurate enough to prove the safety of its driverless big rigs without having to run them for miles on real roads.

March 11, 2025
BusinessEquipment

February Class 8 Truck Orders Drop 34% From Year-Ago Period

North American Class 8 truck orders in February remained below year-ago comparisons for a second consecutive month after a short uptick in December, according to ACT Research.

March 11, 2025