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Tariffs and Rising Costs Challenge US Factories

The Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing index slipped by 0.6 point in February to 50.3, according to data released March 3. Readings above 50 indicate growth.

March 3, 2025
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Trump Set to Proceed With Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China

The long-promised tariffs scheduled to take effect March 4 would easily be among the most sweeping of the Trump era, applying to roughly $1.5 trillion in annual imports.

March 3, 2025
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Western Nevada College Approved for Third-Party CDL Testing

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles has paved the way for Western Nevada College to provide official third-party testing for exams for commercial driver license students.

March 3, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Goodyear Rolls Out New WORK Series Truck Tire

Goodyear has introduced the Cooper WORK Series Regional Haul All-position 2, a SmartWay-verified commercial truck tire designed for superregional and less-than-truckload fleets.

February 28, 2025
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Court Nixes Teamsters’ WARN Claims Against Yellow

Judge Craig Goldblatt on Feb. 26 found Yellow to be a “liquidating fiduciary,” rather than an employer, at the time it laid off unionized employees.

February 28, 2025
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Nissan Prepares to Replace CEO After Honda Deal Falls Apart

Nissan is drawing up plans to replace its CEO following another dismal set of earnings and the collapse of talks to combine with Honda, according to people familiar with the matter.

February 27, 2025
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January Trailers Orders Jump 51% From Last Year

U.S. trailer orders were predictably stronger than the year-ago period, with the tally jumping 51% in January, ACT Research reported.

February 26, 2025
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Mack Trucks Makes Remote Software Updates Standard

When AutoSend software deployment becomes standard for customers with trucks equipped with driver-display activation, customers won’t have to worry about which trucks need updates.

February 26, 2025
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Stellantis Urges Trump to Aim Tariffs at Parts Content

Stellantis Chairman John Elkann said President Donald Trump should focus new tariffs on imported vehicles made without U.S. parts content instead of raising duties on Mexico and Canada.

February 26, 2025
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GM Boosts Investor Payout With New Buybacks, Dividend Hike

General Motors plans to step up its program of buybacks by repurchasing $6 billion in shares and raising its dividend. The move comes as the industry faces uncertainty about threatened tariffs.

February 26, 2025