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, 2025Trucking Business News
Transport Topics business coverage focuses on the financial, economic, and commercial aspects of the modern freight business. Looking at both the microeconomic and macroeconomic forces shaping bottom lines, the news in this category includes labor news, jobs reports, tonnage and sales indicators, operations analysis, money and banking, mergers, acquisitions, e-commerce, bankruptcy, insurance issues, and more.
Rivian Will Pay $250M to Settle Legal Suit Over Price Hikes
Rivian Automotive agreed to pay $250 million to settle an investor lawsuit, against the electric vehicle maker, saying it’s eager to put the legal wrangling behind it.
October 24, 2025Trump Says He's Ending All Trade Talks With Canada Over Ad
President Donald Trump said late Oct. 23 that he was ending “all trade negotiations” with Canada because of a television ad in that country opposing U.S. tariffs.
October 24, 2025Isaac Harnesses AI to Better Evaluate Driver Safety
Isaac previewed burgeoning capabilities and outlined its broader vision for AI and fleet management technology at its Horizon 2025 user conference, held Oct. 20-22.
October 23, 2025Ford Sees Up to $2 Billion Profit Hit From Aluminum Plant Fire
Ford expects a profit hit of as much as $2 billion after a devastating fire at a key supplier of aluminum for its top-selling F-150 pickup truck, overshadowing solid Q3 financial results.
October 23, 2025September Trailer Orders Slip 5% After 4 Positive Months
ACT noted continuing concerns over moderating economic activity, weak for-hire carrier profitability and ambiguous government policy remain as challenges to trailer demand.
October 23, 2025Gas Prices Could Rise After US, EU Sanction Russian Oil Firms
Oil prices spiked after the U.S. announced new sanctions on Russia's oil industry in an attempt to get President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table and end Moscow’s brutal war on Ukraine.
October 23, 2025Cargill Taps AI to Get More Meat Off Bone as Cattle Herd Dives
Cargill is turning to artificial intelligence to ensure it gets more beef from its processing plants as the U.S. cattle herd dwindles to the lowest level in seven decades.
October 23, 20252 More States Respond to FMCSA’s ELP Mandate
New Mexico, Washington and California were warned by DOT Secretary Sean Duffy to enforce English-language proficiency regulations or face withholding of up to 100% of the funds.
October 23, 2025GOP Transportation Leaders Criticize Shutdown
The GOP caucus has blamed Democrats for the impasse. Democrats oppose funding legislation that lacks provisions designed to extend federal subsidies for some health care coverage premiums.
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