President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption on his new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for U.S. automakers, amid fears that the trade war could harm U.S. manufacturers.
March 5, 2025BusinessTechnologyEquipment
Cummins Launches X10 Engine Platform
Cummins continued to overhaul its engine options for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, unveiling the X10 engine platform and a B-Series engine update in recent days.
March 5, 2025BusinessEquipment
Geely Signs $2.5 Billion Loan to Refinance Volvo Truck Deal
Chinese billionaire Li Shufu’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group has obtained a syndicated loan to refinance borrowings related to its 2018 acquisition of a stake in Volvo AB.
March 5, 2025GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogistics
Trump to Decide on Canada, Mexico Relief Today, Lutnick Says
President Donald Trump is set to announce changes to the tariffs on Canada and Mexico, with potential relief for autos and other sectors, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said March 5.
March 5, 2025EquipmentSafety
Colorado Crackdown Spreads to I-70 for Tire Chain Violators
A new enforcement effort on the I-70 mountain corridor in Colorado will ensure truckers comply with a new law requiring drivers carry tire chains regardless of weather conditions.
March 4, 2025GovernmentBusinessEquipment
Continental to Pass Along Tariff Costs to Customers
Continental AG will try to pass on the cost of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump to its customers, according to the German parts maker’s finance chief.
March 4, 2025GovernmentTechnologyEquipmentSafety
Idaho Launches I-90 Roadside Patrol to Assist Motorists
A new Idaho Transportation Department roadside patrol has been launched along the Interstate 90 freight corridor to more quickly aid motorists in need of assistance.
March 4, 2025GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel
Canada Responds, Puts Tariffs on $107 Billion of US Products
Canada announced a package of counter-tariffs against U.S. products after President Donald Trump confirmed that his administration will go ahead with levies against Canada and Mexico.
March 4, 2025GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogistics
Trump Says Tariffs on Foreign Farm Goods Start April 2
The president did not clarify if this plan is part of a previously announced effort to enact so-called “reciprocal” tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners.
March 3, 2025GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics
Tariffs Could Raise US Car Prices by Up to $12,000
Tariffs of 25% on imports from Canada and Mexico threaten to exacerbate an automotive affordability crisis that is already driving buyers out of the market.
March 3, 2025