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ATA Applauds Sponsors of Veterans’ Access to CDL Bill

Through ATA’s Trucking Cares Foundation, two senators and two congressmen were honored for their roles in the passage of the Veteran Improvement Commercial Driver License Act of 2023.

September 23, 2025
BusinessFuel

Greenlane Launches Dealer Program to Ramp Up EV Truck Sales

Greenlane is rolling out a dealer program that offers charging credits and software perks to make electric trucks more accessible, signing Velocity Truck Centers as its first partner.

September 23, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Mercedes Contract Manufacturer to Cut One-Third of Staff

European carmakers are contending with excess capacity as Chinese manufacturers take a larger share of the market, with the EV segment in particular suffering from weak demand.

September 23, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

US, China Are ‘Talking Past Each Other,’ Says US Lawmaker

Led by Rep. Adam Smith, the visit to Beijing comes as tensions have risen between the two countries over trade, technology and opposing views on global conflicts.

September 23, 2025
Business

US Business Activity Cools Along With Demand

Cooler demand limited the ability of companies to raise prices and offset tariffs. The S&P Global flash September composite output index fell 1 point to 53.6. 

September 23, 2025
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Biggest Rail Union Endorses Union Pacific Acquisition

Others are still skeptical of Union Pacific’s proposed $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern.

September 23, 2025
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Volvo Trucks Opens Orders for VNR Class 8 Regional Hauler

Volvo said 90% of the new model has been redesigned from the prior generation. It focused on improving fuel economy through enhanced aerodynamics, powertrain features and idling systems.

September 23, 2025
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Jaguar Land Rover Shutdown to Last Until at Least Oct. 1

Britain’s biggest automaker sent workers home from its factories in central and northwest England on Aug. 31. The shutdown has rippled through the U.K. auto industry.

September 23, 2025
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Autonomous Trucking Startup Gatik to Deploy 50 Rigs in Canada

The plan would be the largest deployment of self-driving trucks in North America, according to Gatik, a sign that autonomous freight transport is starting to gain traction.

September 23, 2025
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Amazon Battles Claims of 'Control' Over Contract Drivers

Amazon.com exercised “overwhelming control†over subcontracted drivers it claimed weren’t its employees, U.S. labor board attorneys told a judge Sept. 22.

September 23, 2025