The fire on board the Morning Midas vessel continues to burn, its manager said June 10, after breaking out on June 3 on a deck carrying electric vehicles.
June 10, 2025Business, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Logistics, Global Freight
EV-Carrying Ship Still on Fire Days After Blaze, Images Show
Business, Technology, Equipment
Daimler, Toyota Finalize Plan to Merge Truck Units in 2026
Toyota and Daimler Truck have agreed to finalize a merger of their truck manufacturing subsidiaries, Hino Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus, under a new holding company by April 2026.
June 10, 2025Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics
Trump Voices Optimism as China Talks Stretch to Day Two
Trade talks between the U.S. and China will continue into a second day, according to an official, as the two sides look to ease tensions over shipments of technology and rare earth elements.
June 9, 2025Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Senate GOP Prepares New Draft of Trump’s Tax Plan
Senate Republicans intend to propose revised tax and health care provisions to President Donald Trump’s $3 trillion signature economic package, shrugging off criticism by Elon Musk.
June 9, 2025Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Ryder Rolls Out Real-Time Roadside Breakdown Help in Florida
Ryder System Inc. will begin using real-time commercial fleet roadside assistance technology across Florida as Coral Springs, Fla., software company Tow4Tech’s first major customer.
June 9, 2025Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Transportation Chief Moves to Reverse Fuel Economy Standards
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a rule June 6 that Biden-era fuel economy standards for gas-powered cars and trucks are illegal and moved to reverse them.
June 9, 2025Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics
Tariffs, Uncertainty Offer 3PLs a Rare Opportunity
To take full advantage, 3PLs must forge better relationships with less-than-truckload and last-mile carriers among other tweaks to their business activities, CSCMP's report said.
June 9, 2025Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Tesla’s EV Deliveries Dropping as Demand Erodes Sharply
Wall Street is reining in expectations for Tesla deliveries as the Elon Musk-run automaker struggles with waning consumer demand and the threat of reduced U.S. federal incentives for EVs.
June 6, 2025Business, Equipment, Private
Herc Rentals Closes $3.9 Billion Merger With H&E
“The acquisition of H&E accelerates Herc’s proven strategy and strengthens our position as a premier rental company in North America,” said Herc CEO Larry Silber.
June 6, 2025Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, TCA
EV Truck Maker Bollinger Motors Restructures With New CEO
Electric truck maker Bollinger Motors will live on after it emerged from receivership with a new CEO and ownership structure.
June 6, 2025