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How AI Benchmarking Fuels Smarter Fleet Decisions

Program Airs: August 28, 2 p.m. ET Tim Haynes, vice president of digital and customer data at Penske Transportation Solutions, joins Seth Clevenger for a special one-on-one conversation to explore how modern fleet benchmarking solutions and AI-powered analytics are revolutionizing fleet management planning and operations.

August 28, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Greer Says Possible Tariff Court Loss Won’t Impact Plans

A top administration official signaled confidence that President Donald Trump’s trade plans will survive even if the sweeping global tariffs are ultimately deemed illegal.

August 1, 2025
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Hub Group Reports Q2 Revenue Decline Amid Tariff Turmoil

Hub Group experienced a decline in revenue as it worked to navigate tariff-driven effects on its business in the second quarter of 2025, the company reported July 31.

August 1, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Daimler Truck Profit Falls as North American Demand Craters

Profit at Daimler Truck tumbled in the second quarter of 2025 as North American sales slumped, with little prospect of a near-term improvement if Q2 orders are anything to go by.

August 1, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Tariff Blitz Unleashes Delayed Shock to Global Economy

At an average of 15%, the world is still facing some of the steepest U.S. tariffs since the 1930s, roughly six times higher than they were a year ago.

August 1, 2025
BusinessFuel

Exxon Mobil, Chevron Profits Dip to Lowest Level in 4 Years

Oil prices slumped as OPEC+ ramped up production.

August 1, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Pushes Tariff Start Date Back 7 Days

When Trump signed the order late July 31 imposing new tariffs, the start date of the punishing import taxes was pushed back seven days so the tariff schedule could be updated.

August 1, 2025
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Labor Market Weakens as Employers Added 73,000 Jobs in July

The Labor Department reported Aug. 1 that revisions shaved a stunning 258,000 jobs off May and June payrolls.

August 1, 2025
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Amazon Projects Profit That Underwhelms on AI Race Expense

Amazon.com projected operating income in the current quarter that fell short of analysts’ estimates, worrying investors that the tech giant is spending too much to keep up in the AI arms race.

July 31, 2025
BusinessLogistics

CSX Working With Goldman Sachs to Explore Options, Sources Say

CSX is working with Goldman Sachs Group, people familiar with the matter said, as the company explores options to participate in rail consolidation after two major rivals announced a merger.

July 31, 2025