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A muted environment for freight volume contributed to a decline in revenue and profit for Saia during the second quarter of 2025, the company reported July 25.
The two sides have been zeroing in on an agreement that would see the EU face 15% tariffs on most of its trade.
Analysts have speculated that a Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern tie-up could leave the next-biggest companies in the industry — BNSF and CSX — to at least consider their own combinations.
Ryder System profit and revenue rose year over year in Q2 of 2025, benefiting from supply chain services wins and prices, plus a more stable truck sales, leasing and rental market.
Members of American Trucking Associations’ Women In Motion Council were on Capitol Hill on July 23 to elevate lawmakers’ awareness of the need to expand access to safe truck parking.
The Warren, Mich.-based asset-light transportation and logistics company posted net income of $8.32 million, or 32 cents per diluted share, for the three months ending June 30.
Paccar Expects Truck Demand Upswing in Second Half
Optimism is growing at truck maker Paccar about order levels and demand for new tractors in the second half of 2025 and in 2026, said CEO Preston Feight.
Lyft Plans to Launch Benteler Autonomous Shuttles in US
The driverless shuttles will initially be deployed in partnership with airports and cities, dovetailing with the company’s recent revival of pooled rides at U.S. airports.
Trump Presses Powell to Lower Interest Rates During Tour
The pair spoke to reporters while overseeing restoration work being done at the Fed's headquarters, with the president and the central bank leader almost immediately arguing over its cost.
Transport M&A Defies Struggling Market So Far in 2025
This year started off with 250 deals during the first quarter, and then 276 deals in the second quarter, despite market conditions.
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