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Biggest Rail Union Endorses Union Pacific Acquisition

Others are still skeptical of聽Union Pacific鈥檚 proposed $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern.

September 23, 2025
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Volvo Trucks Opens Orders for VNR Class 8 Regional Hauler

Volvo said 90% of the new model has been redesigned from the prior generation. It focused on improving fuel economy through enhanced aerodynamics, powertrain features and idling systems.

September 23, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Jaguar Land Rover Shutdown to Last Until at Least Oct. 1

Britain鈥檚 biggest automaker sent workers home from its factories in central and northwest England on Aug. 31.聽The shutdown has rippled through the U.K. auto industry.

September 23, 2025
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Autonomous Trucking Startup Gatik to Deploy 50 Rigs in Canada

The plan would be the largest deployment of self-driving trucks in North America, according to Gatik, a sign that autonomous freight transport is starting to gain traction.

September 23, 2025
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Amazon Battles Claims of 'Control' Over Contract Drivers

Amazon.com exercised 鈥渙verwhelming control鈥 over subcontracted drivers it claimed weren鈥檛 its employees, U.S. labor board attorneys told a judge Sept. 22.

September 23, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Lack of China Demand Hammers US Soybean Oil Prices

Soybean oil futures fell to the lowest in more than three months as Argentina moved to temporarily scrap export tariffs on the country鈥檚 crop cargoes, adding pressure to U.S. soy prices.

September 22, 2025
GovernmentSafety

FMCSA Data Shows Surge in Roadside Inspections

On a combined federal and state level, year-to-date English-language proficiency violations had reached 3,724 drivers through the end of August.聽

September 22, 2025
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Trial to Start Examining Amazon's Prime Sign-Up Process

A federal trial beginning in Amazon鈥檚 hometown this week is set to examine whether the online retailing giant tricked customers into signing up for its Prime service.

September 22, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Auto Parts Maker First Brands Mulls Bankruptcy

Auto parts maker First Brands Group is discussing options with its creditors for restructuring its $6 billion debt load that include a possible Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.

September 22, 2025
GovernmentSafety

Trump to Redirect $2.4B in California High-Speed Rail Aid

The Trump administration plans to allocate the roughly $2.4 billion that was stripped from California鈥檚 embattled high-speed rail to other transit projects.

September 22, 2025

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