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Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Aurora Fights FMCSA Ruling on Hazard Warnings

Aurora Innovation, a maker of self-driving tech for trucks, is fighting FMCSA's decision to deny the company an alternative means to comply with safety rules that typically require a human being.

January 13, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, For-Hire

Fleets Turn to Remanned Parts to Reduce Operating Costs

The impact of a three-year freight recession and consistently rising costs is providing both opportunity and challenge for truck parts remanufacturers in the dubbed reman market.

January 13, 2025
Business, Logistics, Private, Global Freight, Top 100, Top 50

Walgreens Shares Soar 28% After Sales Beat Forecasts

Revenue came to $39 billion for the fiscal quarter ended in November, driven by higher prices for branded drugs and prescription volumes at the companys U.S. retail pharmacy division.

January 10, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Stellantis Pauses Key Decisions, Awaits Trump Policies

The automaker hasnt decided where to build certain new vehicles such as the replacement for the Jeep Cherokee midsize SUV, which ceased production in the key segment in 2023.

January 10, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

DTNA Halts New Diesel Truck Sales in Oregon

One truck manufacturer has stopped taking orders for new diesel-powered trucks and buses in Oregon and two more are limiting sales there as a result of the states implementation of certain laws.

January 10, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

US Blocks Tax Credit for Foreign Biofuel Supplies

The move, a win for American farmers, comes after a flood of supplies from China reached U.S. shores at cheaper prices than soybean oil produced locally.

January 10, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Biden Expands Russia Sanctions in Final Days in Office

The outgoing Democratic administration billed the new sanctions as the most significant to date against Moscows oil and liquefied natural gas sectors, the driver of Russias economy.

January 10, 2025
Business, Technology

Watch: Flying Taxis Are on the Horizon

Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation and Wisk Aero race to bring air taxis to market in US.

January 10, 2025
Government, Business

Canada Plots Tariff Retaliation if Trump Starts Trade War

Canada is drawing up plans for extensive tariffs against U.S. products if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his threat to put 25% levies on Canadian goods.

January 10, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

Winter Storm Prompts States of Emergency Across South

DALLAS A powerful storm that dumped heavy snow and glazed roads with ice across Texas and Oklahoma lumbered eastward into southern states, prompting governors to declare states of emergency.

January 10, 2025