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Taiwan Pledges More US Investment After Tariff Threats

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said Feb. 14 he would communicate more with the U.S. over President Donald Trump’s concerns over the chip industry and invest more in the U.S.

February 14, 2025
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Executive Order Aimed at Reducing Federal Regulations

President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to reduce regulations. The action could affect truck safety initiatives.

February 13, 2025
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Deere Warns Tariffs Could Disrupt Farm Recovery

World farm machinery leader John Deere said the agriculture economy is finally showing signs of turning around, although looming tariffs could upend the nascent recovery.

February 13, 2025
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‘Armored Teslas’ Vanish From Government Procurement List

The State Department’s procurement forecast removed the mention of Elon Musk’s Tesla  in relation to a planned $400 million armored EV purchase after reports emerged about it on Feb. 12.

February 13, 2025
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Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi End Merger Talks

Japanese automakers Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi said Feb. 13 they are ending talks on business integration.

February 13, 2025
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Truck Drivers Slow to Adopt Parking Apps, Study Finds

The study found that despite parking shortages along Interstate 80 and Interstate 94 corridors in Iowa and Wisconsin, drivers are mostly not using the apps to look for empty parking places.

February 12, 2025
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Best Trucking Invoicing Software for Growing Carriers

Managing invoices and billing efficiently is crucial for maintaining cash flow and ensuring business growth.

February 12, 2025
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Ryder Reports Growth From Strong Operations During Q4

“We are pleased to report that this quarter is the first quarter in the last eight with year-over-year comparable earnings growth," CEO Robert Sanchez said during a call with investors.

February 12, 2025
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Best Trucking Accounting Software 2025

If you’re simply looking for a bookkeeping tool, you can stop reading here, and look no further than QuickBooks. If you’re embracing the notion that trucking accounting goes far beyond that, or want to have a more expansive trucking accounting system of which QuickBooks is a key part, then read on.

February 12, 2025
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Class 8 Vocational Demand Powers Allison Q4 Profit, Revenue

Allison Transmission's profit and revenue rose in the fourth quarter of 2024 on the back of increased Class 8 vocational North American on-highway demand, the company said Feb. 11.

February 12, 2025