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Vigilance Key for Fleets as Cybersecurity Threats Evolve

"There are a lot of these little things we take for granted 鈥 that鈥檚 what attackers prey on," Isaac Instruments' Joe Russo said during a cybersecurity panel discussion at MCE 2025.

October 27, 2025
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ATA鈥檚 Spear Hails Rollback of EV Mandates, Other Trucking Wins

ATA President Chris Spear emphasized the federation's active role in this year鈥檚 regulatory changes, including in a meeting with then-presidential candidate Donald Trump last summer.

October 27, 2025
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AI Only In-Cab Monitoring Needs a Hand From Humans

The latest weapon in the fight to keep America鈥檚 truck drivers safe 鈥 and carriers鈥 legal fees down 鈥 is real-time video footage and risks monitored by artificial intelligence.

October 27, 2025
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Grote Unveils Roadside and Rear-End Collision Technologies

Grote Industries debuted two services designed to address roadside and rear-end collision risks with digital and lighting alerts, the company announced Oct. 26 at MCE 2025.

October 27, 2025
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VTNA to Begin Production of Redesigned VNR in February

A redesigned VNR is part of a comprehensive overhaul of VTNA鈥檚 on-highway tractor portfolio, after the Volvo Group unit unveiled a revamp of its flagship VNL tractor in January 2024.

October 27, 2025
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Ontario Premier Ford Stands by Ad That Angered Trump

鈥淲e have achieved our goal, to make sure that conversation starts with the American people, and with their elected officials, and my goodness, it鈥檚 started all right,鈥 Ontario Premier Doug Ford said.

October 27, 2025
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Mexico Wins More Time in US Trade Negotiations

Trump had set a Nov. 1 deadline to raise the fentanyl-related tariffs he imposed on certain Mexican goods to 30% from 25%. The levies apply to products that are not protected by the USMCA.

October 27, 2025
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Phillips Connect Launches Solar Smart Trailer Device

Phillips Connect has introduced a solar-powered smart trailer device that combines location tracking, cargo visibility and tire pressure monitoring into a single wireless system.

October 27, 2025
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United Rentals Upbeat Despite Q3 Profit Inching Lower

Equipment rental specialist United reported revenue of $4.23 billion in the most recent three-month period, an increase of 5.9% compared with $3.99 billion in Q3 2024.

October 27, 2025
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Ford F-150 Pickup Could Be Key to US-Japan Connection

An idea floated by Japan鈥檚 government to buy a fleet of Ford F-150 trucks is a meaningful gesture that may also be impractical given the narrow streets in Tokyo and other Japanese cities.

October 27, 2025