Oil prices slumped as OPEC+ ramped up production.
August 1, 2025Trucking Business News
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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, 2025Labor 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, 2025Amazon 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, 2025CSX 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, 2025Trump to Set New Tariffs Before Midnight, White House Says
President Donald Trump will sign an executive order July 31 imposing new tariff rates on trading partners that take effect Aug. 1, the White House said.
July 31, 2025What the EPA Ruling on Emissions Means for Automakers
The EPA's plan this week to relax rules aimed at cleaning up auto tailpipe emissions is the latest Trump administration move to undo incentives for automakers to go electric.
July 31, 2025Ancora Is a ‘Growing Shareholder’ in CSX Railroad
At a time when the industry is bracing for further consolidation, Ancora believes that CSX under CEO Joseph Hinrichs has been “underperforming.”
July 31, 2025Managing Complexities of Fleet and Driver Compliance
Program Aired: July 31, 2 p.m. ET Join PrePass and NECS Fleet Solutions as they discuss how to effectively manage the complexities of fleet and driver compliance, maximize the use of the right fleet data to achieve your return on investment, and explore ways to uncover savings from your fleet costs.
July 31, 2025Schneider Reports Revenue and Earnings Growth in Q2
Schneider posted higher revenue and earnings in the second quarter of 2025, the company reported July 31.
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