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NMFTA LTL Freight Code Update Spurs C.H. Robinson AI Tool

C.H. Robinson has rolled out a generative AI agent to automate freight classification as the National Motor Freight Classification system prepares for major changes effective July 19.

June 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

Trump Halts Canada Trade Talks Over Digital Tax

President Donald Trump said he was ending all discussions with Canada after claiming the country moved to implement a digital services tax, and threatened to impose a fresh tariff rate.

June 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFuelLogistics

Spear: After Emissions Wins, Trucking Can Focus Elsewhere

Policy wins on commercial vehicle emissions have allowed industry leaders to shift their attention to other pressing issues, American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear said.

June 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Duffy Unveils $275M Truck Parking Program, Slashes Rules

鈥淭ruckers keep America running,鈥 the DOT secretary said. 鈥淲hile the country sleeps, truckers grind through the night to help keep shelves stocked, families fed and businesses humming."

June 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

What's Next for Electric Trucks?

The ongoing rollback of commercial vehicle emission regulations under the second Trump administration has created uncertainty in the emerging battery-electric truck market.

June 27, 2025
BusinessTechnologyPrivate

Walmart Opens Maryland Hub to Fill 100,000 Prescriptions a Day

Walmart has opened a pharmacy hub in Maryland where robots and dynamic weighing systems will help fill 100,000 prescriptions per day for shipments to 16 states and Washington, D.C.

June 27, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

Uber May Fund Kalanick鈥檚 Bid to Buy Pony AI鈥檚 US Arm

Kalanick would run Pony if the deal is completed while continuing to lead his current company, CloudKitchens, the report cited the people as saying. Financial details were not known.

June 26, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

Powell: Tariff Impact on Prices Still Unclear

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on June 25 said the U.S. central bank is still struggling to determine the impact of tariffs on consumer prices.

June 25, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyPrivateTop 100

Fleet Operators Cite Safety, Efficiency Gains With In-Cab Tech

Transportation and safety executives outlined how they鈥檝e improved safety, efficiency and driver satisfaction through technology implementation at Samsara's user conference.

June 25, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomous

Kodiak Robotics Teams Up With Remote Driving Specialist Vay

Berlin-based Vay is best known in the U.S. for introducing remotely driven cars to rental customers in Las Vegas, viewed as a twist on the rideshare experience offered by Uber or Lyft.

June 25, 2025

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