President Donald Trump is on track to ease the impact of his auto tariffs, with changes sought by the industry that would lift some levies on foreign parts for cars and trucks made inside the U.S.
April 29, 2025Trucking Business News
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Trump to Give Auto Tariffs Reprieve After Carmaker Appeals
Peterbilt Unveils Battery-Electric Models 579EV and 567EV
The models were unveiled April 14 at a media preview at Texas Motor Speedway in advance of the trucks official debut April 28 at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo.
April 28, 2025Kenworth Launches T680E Revamp, Unveils Battery-Electric T880
Kenworth launched a revamped version of the battery-electric configuration of its T680 tractor April 28 at the 2025 Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Anaheim, Calif.
April 28, 2025Tariff 'Chaos' Drags Manufacturing Gauge to Worst Since 2020
A widely followed measure of Texas manufacturing activity weakened as executives used words like chaos and insanity to describe the turmoil spurred by President Donald Trumps tariffs.
April 28, 2025UPS in Talks With Startup Figure AI to Use Humanoid Robots
UPS Inc. is in talks with robotics startup Figure AI to use humanoid robots for some tasks in the logistics giants network, according to people familiar with the matter.
April 28, 2025Expanded Renewable Fuels Facility Opens at Port of Stockton
Port of Stockton in California celebrated the debut of an expanded renewable fuels terminal that will facilitate the movement of biodiesel and renewable diesel from ships.
April 28, 2025Iowas Biodiesel Consumption Doubled Last Year
Iowas biodiesel consumption doubled in the state despite uncertain federal regulation that constrained the biofuel industry, according to a new state report.
April 28, 2025Tesla Could Benefit the Most From New NHTSA Rules
Rule changes announced by the Trump administration could allow automakers to report fewer crashes involving self-driving cars, with Tesla potentially emerging as the main beneficiary.
April 28, 2025Hydrogen Maker Plug Power Makes $525 Million Debt Deal
Plug Power announced a $525 million secured debt facility, and said it completed construction of a hydrogen production plant in Louisiana.
April 28, 2025International Q1 Sales, Orders Fall on Customer Caution
International Motors sales and orders tumbled in the first quarter of 2025 as a result of economic uncertainty due to Trump administration tariffs and a weak U.S. freight market.
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