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Stellantis Takes Surprise $2.7B Loss as Trump Shakes Market

Stellantis on July 21 announced a surprise $2.7 billion first-half net loss, while analysts had expected a small profit. The maker of Jeeps is tallying the costs of trade wars.

July 21, 2025
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Aeva, Daimler Truck Expand Lidar Deal for Autonomy

Trucking technology company Aeva announced an expanded partnership with Daimler Truck North America to advance the commercialization of autonomous vehicles.

July 18, 2025
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Trump Adds Tariffs on Industries for Aug. 1 Double Whammy

President Donald Trump is readying plans for industry-specific tariffs to kick in alongside his country-by-country duties on Aug. 1.

July 18, 2025
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Optimizing Your Fleet鈥檚 Tractor Life Cycle

"Keep, trade or sell.鈥 That鈥檚 the age-old question that often keeps fleet managers and executives up at night when it comes to vehicle acquisition. Sound familiar?

July 18, 2025
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Truck Maker Iveco Draws Takeover Interest From Tata Motors

Italian truck maker Iveco Group NV has attracted takeover interest from India鈥檚 Tata Motors Ltd., people familiar with the matter said.

July 18, 2025
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Perspective: Mack Pioneer Wedge Cuts Drag, Widens Cab

One major key to the new model鈥檚 potential success is its combination of advanced aerodynamic design and 颅driver ergonomics in the form of a wedge shape.

July 18, 2025
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From Bay to Boardroom

Fleet maintenance managers have several hats to wear when keeping tabs on their technicians and relating the value of their performance to the company's top brass.

July 18, 2025
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4 Former Yellow Terminals Sell for $6.85 Million

A Queens, N.Y.-based building firm, Kordun Construction, bought the most expensive property of the four 鈥 a Plainview, N.Y., service center 鈥 for $4 million.

July 18, 2025
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Class 8 Truck Sales in June Increase for First Time in 2025

Mack Trucks North America President Jonathan Randall says June鈥檚 Class 8 sales results reflect the resilience of customer demand.

July 17, 2025
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FMCSA Nominee Barrs Touts Workforce, Supply Chain

Derek Barrs, a former Florida Highway Patrol chief with more than three decades in public safety, is recognized as an authority on commercial vehicle safety.

July 17, 2025

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