Israels airstrikes on Iran drove up freight rates and tanker stocks June 13 as traders and investors priced in the prospect of disruption to a large swath of the global oil-shipping fleet.
June 13, 2025Trucking Industry Safety News
Transportation businesses face a host of dynamic risk issues that can significantly impact their financial and operational health. The news in this category focuses on the latest safety and security initiatives, resources and regulations and addresses topics that include fleet safety, claims administration, driver hiring and retention, risk management and compliance.
Trumps China Deal Offers Reset, Not Breakthrough
After fresh negotiations in London, tariff rates remain essentially unchanged. Rare earth shipments from China are set to return to pre-April 2 conditions.
June 12, 2025Export Controls Now on the Table in China Trade Talks
At the heart of the policy shift is Chinas stranglehold over rare earths and its decision to restrict supply to American manufacturers reliant on the key inputs.
June 11, 2025Fleets Confront Cybersecurity Risks as Technology Evolves
The trucking and logistics sector is grappling with rising network complexity and risk with increasing pressure to adopt new applications, according to network technology firm Aryaka.
June 11, 2025Autonomous Truck Firm Plus to Go Public Via Churchill SPAC
Teaming up with the SPAC controlled by former investment banker Michael Klein will put a valuation of $1.2 billion on Plus. The combined entity will be known as PlusAI.
June 11, 2025Musk Moves Teslas Robotaxi Launch Tentatively to June 22
Elon Musk says Tesla is tentatively set to begin providing robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, on June 22.
June 11, 2025UNFI Hack Leaves Some Whole Foods Shelves Bare
In a June 9 email to customers, a representative said the company is working toward the goal of returning to full operational capacity by June 15 or sooner and apologized for any disruption.
June 10, 2025Tesla, Musk Tease Robotaxi Launch With Driverless Demo
Tesla executives including Elon Musk promoted a video of one of its vehicles driving in Austin with nobody behind the wheel, hinting that its close to launching its robotaxi service there.
June 10, 2025Hybrid TRUs Gain Ground in Refrigerated Trucking
Refrigeration technology for temperature-controlled trailers has expanded beyond conventional diesel-powered refrigeration units to a growing number of greener alternatives.
June 10, 2025EV-Carrying Ship Still on Fire Days After Blaze, Images Show
The fire on board the Morning Midas vessel continues to burn, its manager said June 10, after breaking out on June 3 on a deck carrying electric vehicles.
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