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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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Daimler Truck, Geico Launch 鈥楥onnected Insurance鈥 Program

Daimler Truck Financial Services USA and Geico launched a connected insurance program that uses real-time driving data to lower premiums for Freightliner and Western Star truck owners.

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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Natural Language Cues Beyond Trucks鈥 AI-Powered Dispatch

鈥淲e are delivering a natural language interface that the dispatcher or load planner can enter information that just popped up," says CEO Hans Galland.

October 27, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Motive Rolls Out AI Answers for Fleet Management

Fleet managers can view key business information and visualizations in seconds by asking plain-language questions such as 鈥淲hich drivers had the most idling time last week?"

October 27, 2025
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Trucking Increasingly Weary Over Lawsuit Abuse and Insurance

The 2025 ATRI Top Industry Issues report, released Oct. 26, found that the economy was the top concern among industry stakeholders for the third year in a row.

October 26, 2025
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Tesla Semi Tractor Serial Production Still on Schedule

For the past 18 months, Tesla said manufacturing would start by the end of 2025 and ramp up to capacity through 2026. The firm has a history of missing deadlines, including with the Semi.

October 26, 2025