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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.
Caterpillar — seen as a bellwether of the health of the global economy — saw total sales slip in both construction and resource industries.
The goods and services trade gap shrank 16% from the prior month to $60.2 billion, Commerce Department data showed Aug. 5.
Trucking and logistics companies react to President Donald Trump's sweeping round of tariffs on dozens of trading partners announced Aug. 1.
Copper rose as traders digested President Donald Trump’s decision to spare the most traded form of the metal from his 50% tariff, while a mine accident in Chile raised supply concerns.Â
Some products have been tweaked over the years, but the basics of trailer flooring have remained constant, said Mark Glasgow, chief of sales at trailer manufacturer Utility Trailer.
Senate Confirms FTA Leader Marc Molinaro
The newly confirmed administrator will play a central role in implementing Secretary Sean Duffy’s vision for the Department of Transportation.
BMW Strikes Back at Tesla With Longer-Range EVs
The iX3 SUV will be the first of 40 new or updated models. “We’re 109 years old, and it’s by far the biggest single investment into one architecture we’ve ever done,” CEO Oliver Zipse said.
Joby Buys Helicopter Ride-Share Business for $125 Million
The electric aviation pioneer seeks to expand its battery-powered air taxis into a ready-made market for its aircraft.
What the EPA Ruling on Emissions Means for Automakers
The EPA's plan this week to relax rules aimed at cleaning up auto tailpipe emissions is the latest Trump administration move to undo incentives for automakers to go electric.
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