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BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Analyst Says Machinery Maker Caterpillar Isn't AI Darling

Caterpillar was always an unlikely winner in the AI craze. It makes the bulk of its money selling the equipment like yellow earth movers that has made it a stalwart of American industry.

November 18, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafetyLogistics

CBP Sting in New York Hands 30 CDL Holders to ICE

The Nov. 8-11 dragnet, called Operation Bear Cave, focused on intercepting immigrants holding state-issued CDLs but who lacked permanent legal status driving commercial vehicles.

November 18, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

China Ramps Up Purchases of US Soybeans After Pause in Trade

The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Nov. 18 announced the sale of 792,000 tons of soybeans to China for the 2025-2026 marketing year, the biggest daily purchase in two years.

November 18, 2025
BusinessPrivate

Kroger Closes 3 Automated Fulfillment Centers

Kroger said it will close facilities in Pleasant Prairie, Wis.; Frederick, Md.; and Groveland, Fla., in January, and will monitor the performance of its five remaining facilities.

November 18, 2025
BusinessEquipmentTCA

Say Goodbye to the Ford Focus

The last unit, a white five-door hatchback, rolled off the line at the Saarlouis plant in Germany this month, marking the end of a car that sold more than 12 million units worldwide, Ford said.

November 18, 2025
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Toyota Lays Out $912M Plan to Boost US Hybrid Production

Factories in West Virginia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee and Missouri will see 252 new jobs as a result of the initiative, the world’s biggest carmaker said in a statement. 

November 18, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

FMCSA Wants More Details From California on CDL Compliance

Agency's letter to the state Department of Motor Vehicles outlined a series of actions California must take to rectify what FMCSA has determined are problematic processes and systems.

November 18, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Mexico Concedes Airport Slots to US for Travel, Freight

Sheinbaum said that talks with U.S. carriers will go on but the feeling is that cargo airlines are satisfied with the agreement over slots at two airports.

November 18, 2025
BusinessFuel

Atlantic LNG Freight Rates Surge to Highest Since Early 2024

The spot rate to hire an LNG vessel for delivery from the U.S. to Europe jumped 19% to $98,250 per day, the highest since January 2024. Costs to hire a tanker in the Pacific Ocean also jumped 15%.

November 18, 2025
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Zoox to Give Free Robotaxi Rides in San Francisco

California regulators still have to approve Zoox's application to charge for rides in San Francisco — a clearance that Waymo received in August 2023 after overcoming safety concerns.

November 18, 2025