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October 16, 2025

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C.H. Robinson Unveils AI System for Drop Trailer Fleet

C.H. Robinson launched its AI-powered Asset Management System designed to bring real-time visibility and data-driven precision to one of the largest trailer networks in the U.S. freight market. Read more…

TODAY’S NEWS

Kentucky — and Its Ford Plant — on Front Lines of Trade War

Sen. Rand Paul says constituents tell him "tariffs are killing the bourbon industry" and "the cargo transport industry." Read more…

International Motors Q3 Truck, Bus Sales Drop 57%

International Motors sold 13,400 trucks and buses in the third quarter of 2025, a 57% decrease compared with 31,500 sales in the year-ago period, parent company Traton Group said Oct. 10. Read more…

September Medium-Duty Sales Continue Trending Below 2024

President Donald Trump’s use of tariffs as a cornerstone of his trade agenda has added to existing market uncertainties that make investing in equipment more difficult. Read more…

Talke USA to Upfit Trucks With Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powertrains

The tractors will be Talke’s first low- or zero-emissions Class 8 semis and will be used for drayage runs in the Houston area. The trucks are expected to have a range of 300 to 350 miles. Read more…

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Canada May Sue Stellantis Over Jeep Production Shift

Industry Minister Melanie Joly would consider Stellantis in “default” in light of federal and provincial government support extended to the automaker. Read more…

Paccar, Dragonfly Energy Study Battery-Based Idle Reduction

The companies say the collaboration is focused on helping fleets improve efficiency, driver comfort and reliability. Read more…

Michelin’s North American Sales Drop on Slow Truck Demand

Sales in North America slumped close to 10% during the third quarter, dragged down by slower demand for trucks and heavy-duty vehicles used in agriculture, Michelin said. Read more…

Freight Recession Claims Another in Montgomery Transport

The Birmingham, Ala.-based firm ceased operations after a deal to sell the company to an affiliate of fellow Birmingham-based carrier PS Logistics collapsed. Read more…

Daimler and Toyota Name Truck Venture Archion

The joint venture partners aim to each hold a 25% stake in the JV, with the remaining shares set to be listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s prime market for large corporations. Read more…

Stellantis to Invest $13B to Expand US Operations

More than 5,000 new jobs will be spread across plants in Illinois, Ohio, Michigan and Indiana. Read more…

Volkswagen’s Scania Opens $2.3 Billion Truck Factory in China

Western heavy-duty vehicle makers’ efforts to gain a foothold in China have so far struggled with a lack of profitability amid local competition. Read more…

EDITOR’S PICK

Top 100 Private Carriers Tap Brakes on Growth

The largest private carriers in North America have navigated volatile markets and shifting freight patterns this year as tariffs and trade deals shake up international supply chains. Read more…

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