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ATA Leaders Cite AI's Benefits While Parsing Out the Hype

“We hear so many things about the space of AI and what it can do. But what are the practical implications for us?" says newly installed ATA Chairman Greg Hodgen.

October 29, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

House Bill Seeks National English Test for Truck Drivers

Sponsored primarily by Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-N.C.), the SAFE Drivers Act is meant to guarantee commercial drivers have a proficient understanding of English.

October 29, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Sees Tariff Truce With Mexico as Positive

Trump sidestepped the question of how long he felt extending the deadline was appropriate. He said existing tariff rates were sufficient to convince car companies to move manufacturing to the U.S.

October 29, 2025
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Trucker Path, Wex Partner on Fuel Discounts for App Users

Through this integration, the fuel savings available on the free 10-4 by Wex app will be available to Trucker Path users, the companies announced at an Oct. 27 press conference.

October 29, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Oil Giants Join OPEC in Boosting Production as Crude Tumbles

Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Shell, BP and TotalEnergies will likely grow output 4.7% in 2026. The increases appear designed to capitalize on an expected oil price upturn in the latter half of 2026.

October 29, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

VisionWise Debuts Digital Vision System at MCE

The programmable digital vision system, powered by a Qualcomm chipset and an Nvidia processor, combines vision technology, AI-powered edge computing and cloud-based management.

October 29, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Boston Weighs Clampdown on Robotaxis in Threat to Waymo

The autonomous cars wouldn’t be allowed to operate unless a human safety operator is inside the vehicle and able to intervene, according to the proposed ordinance.

October 29, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Rivian Won’t Tap US Loan Until New Plant Built, CFO Says

CFO Claire McDonough said the EV maker anticipates starting construction on the Georgia factory next year and seeking reimbursement from a Department of Energy loan once it’s completed.

October 29, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

US, South Korea Finalize Trade Deal After Months of Talks

South Korea Policy Chief Kim Yong-beom said that Seoul would spend $150 billion on shipbuilding in the U.S. and provide $200 billion in cash under an investment pledge.

October 29, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsAutonomous

Uber Rolls Out in San Francisco With Lucid, Nuro Robotaxis

The move is a step toward Uber challenging Alphabet’s Waymo, whose driverless taxis have become ubiquitous in San Francisco. Road testing is underway.

October 29, 2025