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2025 ACT Expo
Coverage of the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Anaheim, Calif., April 28 - May 1, 2025, along with other selected Transport Topics articlesâŠ
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UPS Inc. is in talks with robotics startup Figure AI to use humanoid robots for some tasks in the logistics giantâs network, according to people familiar with the matter.
Battery technology advancements are ushering in a new electric auxiliary power unit â one that results in greater fuel savings and lower maintenance costs while still providing good power.
Since the U.S. raised levies on China to 145% in early April, cargo shipments have plummeted. That drastic reduction in goods hasnât been felt by many Americans yet, but thatâs about to change.
International Motors launched a Class 8 battery-electric regional haul tractor, the eRH Series. The eRH joins the eMV medium-duty truck in International's battery-electric truck lineup.
Saia Inc. weathered market headwinds to post a revenue increase of more than 4% during the first quarter of 2025, the company reported April 25.
A widely followed measure of Texas manufacturing activity weakened as executives used words like âchaosâ and âinsanityâ to describe the turmoil spurred by President Donald Trumpâs tariffs.
AIT Acquires Miami-Based Forwarder Gsdmia
AIT Worldwide Logistics has finalized an agreement to purchase the assets of Miami-based international freight forwarder Gsdmia.
Expanded Renewable Fuels Facility Opens at Port of Stockton
Port of Stockton in California celebrated the debut of an expanded renewable fuels terminal that will facilitate the movement of biodiesel and renewable diesel from ships.
Tesla Could Benefit the Most From New NHTSA Rules
Rule changes announced by the Trump administration could allow automakers to report fewer crashes involving self-driving cars, with Tesla potentially emerging as the main beneficiary.
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While continuing to endure a stubbornly slow freight market recovery, the largest third-party logistics providers in North America also face a murky outlook for international trade.
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Continental appointed company veteran Roland Welzbacher to succeed Olaf Schick as CFO as the German manufacturer sheds units to focus on its more profitable tires business.
âOur work here will never be done,â Motive CEO Shoaib Makani said during a keynote address. âWe are going to continue to solve new problems and expand the scope of this platform."
A federal lawmaker from Wyoming is asking USDOT to require that CMV drivers who cannot demonstrate proficiency with speaking and reading English be taken out of service during inspections.
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