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Just after midnight, goods from more than 60 countries and the European Union became subject to tariff rates of 10% or higher.

Trucking and logistics companies react to President Donald Trump's sweeping round of tariffs on dozens of trading partners announced Aug. 1.

More than 1,200 truckers have been removed from U.S. highways since late June for being unable to communicate adequately in English or read English-language highway signs.

Legislation that aims to establish a nationwide policy framework for autonomous commercial vehicles was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Environmental permitting policy directives regarding housing, energy infrastructure and surface transportation upgrades are high on the list, according to the EPW chairwoman. 

The two companies also will develop four vehicles for Central and South American markets.

A used Class 8 truck cost on average $60,324 in June, 10.4% more expensive than the year-ago retail price of $54,621 and 6.2% pricier than the $56,813 reported for May.

The deal includes Northvolt’s flagship factory and a research and development facility, both in Sweden, and the site of a future factory in Germany.

The results landed just hours after Uber issued a better-than-expected forecast for the third quarter and exceeded Wall Street’s expectations on gross bookings.

U.S. auto safety regulators granted an exemption to federal vehicle safety standards for purpose-built driverless cars made by Zoox, the Transportation Department said in a statement.

The latest agreement and two others will allow GM to get the majority of rare-earth magnets it sources directly from domestic suppliers.

The expansion of the company’s Transwestern Pipeline networks will provide an outlet for Permian gas producers that have struggled with a dearth of shipping capacity.

The company said it has an opportunity to reach more consumers by cross-selling its rideshare and delivery services and adapting them to a wider range of customer needs.

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GHG3 was rolled out under the Biden administration but came under heavy fire from trucking stakeholders, many of whom characterized it as damaging to carriers.

Ambassador Bridge

USMCA Ensures No Tariffs on Most Canadian and Mexican Goods

President Donald Trump raised the tariffs on Canadian goods to 35% last week, but a key exemption for Canada and Mexico shields the vast majority of goods from the punishing duties.

Trucks at the Port of Oakland

Port of Oakland Drayage Carriers Shut Down After 40 Years

Two longtime stalwarts of the drayage community serving the Port of Oakland and beyond closed their doors in recent weeks after around four decades in business each.

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Maersk Raises Outlook on Back of Resilient Demand Outside US

CEO Vincent Clerc described conditions in the U.S. as subdued, owing to the uncertainty from trade tariffs.

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NHTSA Sought Tesla Robotaxi Ride Last Month

It's a sign that the safety regulator is keeping close tabs on Tesla's so-called Full Self-Driving technology.

Rivian vehicles

Rivian Deepens Loss Forecast as Fuel Credit Market Shrinks

The tax package that President Donald Trump signed into law last month included a rule change that attacked what’s been an important source of revenue for Rivian and Tesla for years.

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