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Amazon Spends $1 Billion to Increase Pay for US Workers
Amazon also said it will lower the cost of its entry health care plan to $5 per week and $5 for co-pays, starting next year.
September 18, 2025South Dakota Soybean Plant to Boost Biofuel Industry
The $500 million facility is a venture between BP Products North America and South Dakota Soybean Processors.
September 17, 2025Tesla Eyes Safer Door Handle Design Amid NHTSA Scrutiny
Franz von Holzhausen, Tesla’s longtime design chief, said the company is looking to combine the electronic and manual door-release mechanisms, which are currently in separate locations.
September 17, 2025Lyft to Test Feature Showing Rider Tips and Timeliness
Lyft is testing the feature with a limited number of drivers, and it will gather data and community feedback before deciding on a broader roll-out.
September 17, 2025Trailer Demand to Sag Further on Tariff Uncertainty
North American trailer dealer inventories at the end of Q2 were slightly more than half the level of 12 months earlier, according to respondents to the FTR Transportation Intelligence survey.
September 17, 2025For-Hire Carriers Gain Record Share of Private Fleet Freight
Private fleet owners are applying more sophisticated analytics to their inbound freight needs but have to ensure any changes don't complicate their outbound freight requirements.
September 17, 2025Trump Advances $1.3 Billion Biden-Approved Battery Loan
The loan, finalized by the Biden administration in November 2024, was among $400 billion in green bank deals halted by the Trump administration as part of its review of energy financing.Â
September 17, 2025Stoughton Launches Intermodal Container, Smart Chassis
Stoughton Trailers has re-entered the intermodal container market with a new 53-foot domestic container and showcased its next-generation Smart Chassis at Intermodal Expo.
September 17, 2025Federal Reserve Approves First Rate Cut Since December
The central bank’s focus has shifted quickly from inflation to jobs, as hiring has grounded nearly to a halt in recent months and unemployment has ticked higher.
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