Tesla is facing off with the California DMV over claims that the company has exaggerated the capabilities of its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving technology and misled consumers.
July 21, 2025Trucking Business News
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July 21, 2025US Container Volumes Set for Sharp Reversal Over Tariffs
The number of shipping containers carrying U.S. imports fell for a second straight month, putting the economic indicator on course for one of the sharpest year-on-year reversals on record.
July 21, 2025BP Names Albert Manifold New Chairman
BP appointed former CRH CEO Albert Manifold as its new chairman, replacing Helge Lund amid pressure for a change in the company’s direction from shareholder Elliott Investment Management.
July 21, 2025Stellantis Takes Surprise $2.7B Loss as Trump Shakes Market
Stellantis on July 21 announced a surprise $2.7 billion first-half net loss, while analysts had expected a small profit. The maker of Jeeps is tallying the costs of trade wars.
July 21, 2025Trump to Terminate $327M in Massachusetts Transit Funds
The Trump administration is canceling $327 million in aid to Massachusetts that had been awarded to partially finance a nearly $2 billion rebuild of a portion of the Massachusetts Turnpike.
July 21, 2025Averitt Announces Record Pay Increase for Hazmat Drivers
The Cookeville, Tenn.-based transportation and logistics company said these regional drivers saw their compensation increase to 64 cents per mile.
July 18, 2025Alcoa CEO: Tariffs Force a Pause for Canada Growth Projects
Alcoa, the storied U.S. metals producer, is feeling the pinch of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and has been forced to pause work on all its growth projects underway in Canada.
July 18, 2025Aeva, Daimler Truck Expand Lidar Deal for Autonomy
Trucking technology company Aeva announced an expanded partnership with Daimler Truck North America to advance the commercialization of autonomous vehicles.
July 18, 2025Trump Adds Tariffs on Industries for Aug. 1 Double Whammy
President Donald Trump is readying plans for industry-specific tariffs to kick in alongside his country-by-country duties on Aug. 1.
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