U.S. goods trade deficit shrinks 4.2% in June as imports tumble
The U.S. goods trade deficit narrowed by 4.2% in June to $101.5 billion, driven by a 2.6% drop in imports that outpaced…
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J.B. Hunt deploys agentic AI from incubator’s first startup to streamline freight operations
J.B. Hunt Transport Services has rolled out agentic artificial intelligence across all its business units to automate load coordination and smooth freight…
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern revise merger application with new customer protections
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have filed a revised merger application with U.S. regulators, introducing four new or expanded customer protections to…
UPS Raises Outlook After Shedding Low-Margin Amazon Packages
UPS has raised its 2026 revenue forecast to about $91.2 billion, up from a prior forecast of $89.7 billion, after shedding low-margin…
Michelin reports steady first-half earnings despite lower sales
Michelin has posted flat first-half earnings for 2026, with group sales declining 2.6% year-on-year to €12.69 billion in the six months ended…
Mack and Volvo Trucks North America outline DEF derate software update schedules
Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) and Mack Trucks have announced staggered rollout plans for revised diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) inducement software updates,…
International Eyes Second San Antonio Plant Shift
International Motors is considering a second production shift at its San Antonio assembly plant due to increasing demand and product initiatives. The…
Amerit acquires Kirk NationaLease and Truck & Trailer Parts Solutions, expanding U.S. fleet maintenance network
Amerit Fleet Solutions has acquired Kirk NationaLease and Truck & Trailer Parts Solutions (TTPS), adding 19 repair facilities across the United States.…
U.S. to Lift Screwworm Ban on Mexican Cattle
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin a phased reopening of Mexican cattle imports on August 24 at the Douglas, Arizona…
U.S. urges Mexico to adopt tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum to align with North American trade barriers
The United States has formally requested that Mexico impose Section 232-style tariffs on steel and aluminum imports originating outside North America, according…