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October 20, 2025

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White House Details Trump’s New Truck Tariffs

Truck imports that qualify for relief under the U.S.-Canada-Mexico trade agreement will be exempt from the charges, but not buses, according to the fact sheet. Read more…

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Volvo Q3 North American Truck Sales Decline 20%

Gothenburg, Sweden-based Volvo Group — parent company of Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks — sold 9,622 trucks in North America, compared with 12,026 a year earlier. Read more…

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Canada’s Labor Market Gains Mask Deeper Weakness

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Toyo Tire CEO Expects Profit to Beat Guidance

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Top 100 Private Carriers Tap Brakes on Growth

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