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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.

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.

CEO touts $307 million of new business wins in the second quarter, bringing the sixth-month total this year to more than a half a billion dollars.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s visit came hours before another tech leader — Apple CEO Tim Cook — was set to announce a commitment for $100 billion in fresh domestic manufacturing investments.

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.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s visit came hours before another tech leader — Apple CEO Tim Cook — was set to announce a commitment for $100 billion in fresh domestic manufacturing investments.

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.

Confusion hangs over various details of a trade deal struck between the U.S. and Japan, sparking concern in Japan over its enforcement, particularly regarding cars.

The energy infrastructure company also sees years of robust demand for the fuel, which currently makes up about 15% of the market, according to CEO Chad Zamarin.

Singapore’s first charging and swapping station for big rigs can replace batteries in under five minutes. The entirely automated process can handle 60 trucks a day.

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

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Cummins Delays Launch of 2027 X15 Diesel Engine

Days after the engine's first showcase at ATA's TMC 2025 annual meeting, the Trump administration warned EPA regulations for heavy-duty trucks would be reassessed, with rollback likely.

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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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.

Elon Musk

Musk Seeks Dismissal of Tesla Stock-Sale Suit

The filing came the same day Tesla directors disclosed their decision to grant Elon Musk an interim stock award — valued at $30 billion — while a legal fight over his 2018 pay package drags on.

Shawn Fain

UAW Faction Seeks to Oust President Shawn Fain

Workers at a Stellantis truck factory in suburban Detroit and an engine plant in Michigan voted over the weekend to start the union’s process to remove its leader ahead of an election next year.

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