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CSX Working With Goldman Sachs to Explore Options, Sources Say

CSX is working with Goldman Sachs Group, people familiar with the matter said, as the company explores options to participate in rail consolidation after two major rivals announced a merger.

July 31, 2025
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Trump to Set New Tariffs Before Midnight, White House Says

President Donald Trump will sign an executive order July 31 imposing new tariff rates on trading partners that take effect Aug. 1, the White House said.

July 31, 2025
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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.

July 31, 2025
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Ancora Is a 鈥楪rowing Shareholder鈥 in CSX Railroad

At a time when the industry is bracing for further consolidation, Ancora聽believes that CSX under CEO Joseph Hinrichs has been 鈥渦nderperforming.鈥

July 31, 2025
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Managing Complexities of Fleet and Driver Compliance

Program Aired: July 31, 2 p.m. ET聽Join PrePass and NECS Fleet Solutions as they discuss how to effectively manage the complexities of fleet and driver compliance, maximize the use of the right fleet data to achieve your return on investment, and explore ways to uncover savings from your fleet costs.聽

July 31, 2025
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Schneider Reports Revenue and Earnings Growth in Q2

Schneider posted higher revenue and earnings in the second quarter of 2025, the company reported July 31.

July 31, 2025
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US Ports Show Mixed Results in June

鈥淛uly may be our peak season month as retailers and manufacturers bring orders in earlier than usual, then brace for trade uncertainty,"聽said Port of Los Angeles' Gene Seroka.

July 31, 2025
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XPO Reports Unchanged Revenue at $2.08 Billion for Q2

The Greenwich, Conn.-based less-than-truckload carrier posted net income of $106 million, or 89 cents a diluted share, for the three months ending June 30.

July 31, 2025
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FMCSA Nominee Derek Barrs Moves to Senate Floor

Derek Barrs, nominated by President Donald Trump to the top post at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, was easily approved by the Commerce Committee July 30.

July 31, 2025
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C.H. Robinson Reports Earnings Growth on Lower Revenue

C.H. Robinson delivered an earnings increase during the second quarter, despite lower revenue, with the execution of its strategic initiatives, the company reported July 30.

July 31, 2025