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Trump praises GM and defends tariffs during Michigan visit

July 27, 2026 6:00 pm, EDT President Donald Trump during a speech at the General Motors Proving Ground in Milford, Michigan on July 27. (Alex Brandon/Associated Press) key takeaways: President Donald Trump visited a GM testing facility in Michigan on July 27 and said the tariffs had revived American manufacturing and helped automakers. The trip

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Mac, VTNA set up DEF DeRate software update schedule

July 27, 2026 2:56 pm, EDT Mack launches a revival of Anthem in June 2025. (Mack Trucks) key takeaways: Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks said July 27 that they have begun incorporating the revised EPA DEF induction software into new trucks produced starting in May. Following EPA guidance issued in August 2025, the

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International eyes second San Antonio plant shift

July 27, 2026 2:04 pm, EDT A cab is assembled at International Motors’ facility in San Antonio. (international) key takeaways: International is considering a second production shift at its San Antonio assembly plant as demand and product initiatives support potential expansion. International truck orders increased 209% year over year to 22,924 vehicles in the second

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Porsche to eliminate 5,000 jobs by 2035 under German factory deal

July 27, 2026 11:07 am, EDT A worker at the Zuffenhausen plant in Stuttgart corrects the name on a Porsche 911 ST. (Kriztian Bocci/Bloomberg) key takeaways: Porsche agreed with labor officials to eliminate 5,000 jobs through attrition, retirements and voluntary departures by 2035, avoiding mandatory layoffs. The deal comes as Volkswagen and Porsche face falling

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Amerit acquires Kirk NationalLease, TTPS

July 27, 2026 12:00 PM, EDT Amerit said these deals advance its growth strategy by enhancing its service network, technical capabilities and customer reach. (TT file photo) key takeaways: Amerit Fleet Solutions said July 23 it acquired Kirk NationalLease and Truck & Trailer Parts Solutions, adding 19 repair facilities across the United States. Amerit said

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Knight-Swift’s Miller cites bullish TL market tightening

July 27, 2026 10:03 am, EDT Truckload segment revenue increased 2.8% to $1.1 billion from $1.07 billion. Operating income increased 96.3% to $89.1 million from $45.4 million. (John Tetzlaff/Getty Images) key takeaways: Knight Swift reported strong second-quarter results as pricing, utilization and profitability increased strongly in the supply-driven truck market, executives told investors July 22.

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Oil prices fall as US, Iran stop attacks

July 27, 2026 8:20 am, EDT A line of cars at the Gulf Oil Station on the Massachusetts Turnpike near Boston on July 19. (Gene J. Puskar/AP/File) key takeaways: Oil prices fell as the US and Iran avoided fighting while discussing a possible resumption of talks on an interim ceasefire agreement. The Fed is meeting

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Kuehne+Nagel may sell stake in Apex Logistics unit

July 23, 2026 9:06 am, EDT Loading bay at the Kuehne + Nagel International Logistics Center in Hager, Germany. (Alex Cross/Bloomberg) key takeaways: Kuehne+Nagel is considering strategic options for Apex Logistics, including selling a stake of about 20% or a Hong Kong listing, the people said. The review matters because Kuehne+Nagel took full ownership of

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Mobileye founder Amnon Shashua to step down

July 23, 2026 9:42 am, EDT Amnon Shashua founded Mobileye in 1999. (Bridget Bennett/Bloomberg) key takeaways: Mobileye said on July 23 that co-founder Amnon Shashua plans to step down as CEO following the appointment of a successor. Shashua led Mobileye’s 2014 IPO, sold it to Intel in 2017 for more than $15 billion and relisted

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Aurora unveils its second generation of autonomous trucks

July 23, 2026 10:20 am, EDT If the driverless truck needs immediate assistance due to a flat tire or any other reason, an Aurora team member will be called. (Arora Innovation) key takeaways: Aurora unveiled second-generation driverless trucks on July 22 and plans to have a fleet of 200 autonomous trucks by the end of

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