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Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Senate Decision Could Affect Billions in Hydrogen Deals

The Senate is considering a plan to save a lucrative tax credit for hydrogen production that would be scrapped under the tax-and-spending bill passed by the House, key Republicans said.

June 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Tesla, Musk Tease Robotaxi Launch With Driverless Demo

Tesla executives including Elon Musk promoted a video of one of its vehicles driving in Austin with nobody behind the wheel, hinting that it鈥檚 close to launching its robotaxi service there.

June 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

Hybrid TRUs Gain Ground in Refrigerated Trucking

Refrigeration technology for temperature-controlled trailers has expanded beyond conventional diesel-powered refrigeration units to a growing number of greener alternatives.

June 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

Fleetworthy Buys Haul to Add to Safety, Compliance Portfolio

Haul's聽AI-powered technology focuses on tasks including automated document audits, driver onboarding and scorecarding, plus real-time compliance monitoring.

June 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Daimler, Toyota Finalize Plan to Merge Truck Units in 2026

Toyota and Daimler Truck have agreed to finalize a merger of their truck manufacturing subsidiaries, Hino Motors聽 and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus, under a new holding company by April 2026.

June 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Logistics

CarrierSource Launches Shipper Interest Tracking Tool

A new tool from CarrierSource tracks when shippers are searching for freight capacity or browsing competitors, giving logistics firms a view into buyer behavior as it happens.

June 10, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Trump Voices Optimism as China Talks Stretch to Day Two

Trade talks between the U.S. and China will continue into a second day, according to an official, as the two sides look to ease tensions over shipments of technology and rare earth elements.

June 9, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Senate GOP Prepares New Draft of Trump鈥檚 Tax Plan

Senate Republicans intend to propose revised tax and health care provisions to President Donald Trump鈥檚 $3 trillion signature economic package, shrugging off criticism by Elon Musk.

June 9, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Ryder Rolls Out Real-Time Roadside Breakdown Help in Florida

Ryder System Inc. will begin using real-time commercial fleet roadside assistance technology across Florida as Coral Springs, Fla., software company Tow4Tech鈥檚 first major customer.

June 9, 2025
Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Cyberattack at United Natural Foods Affects Orders

United Natural Foods has taken some of its systems offline while it investigates 鈥渦nauthorized activity鈥 with outside cybersecurity help.

June 9, 2025