Trucking Business News

The Japanese carmaker displayed the near-production models of its 0 Series sedan and mid-size SUV at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Jan. 7.

Several makes and models of Ford trucks have been recalled over possibly a defective fuel pump that can cause a loss of power and increase the risk of a crash.

BlueGrace Logistics has acquired online transportation services provider FreightCenter in a move it said will expand its customer base and enhance logistics services.

The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded California $122.9 million to build zero-emission vehicle charging and fueling infrastructure for electric vehicles, including heavy trucks.

HONG KONG — The U.S. Defense Department has added dozens of Chinese companies to a list of companies it says have ties to China’s military, prompting some to protest.

A swath of icy weather and snow that hit multiple states beginning Jan. 4 resulted in emergency hours-of-service waivers for truckers delivering heating fuel in several states.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Autonomous tech company Aurora announced a long-term strategic partnership with Continental and Nvidia to deploy driverless trucks at scale, powered by Nvidia Drive.

LAS VEGAS — Battery technology company Clarios secured its first contract with an automotive manufacturer to supply its supercapacitors, the company announced Jan. 5.

TOKYO — Nippon Steel was standing firm on its proposed $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, Chief Executive Eiji Hashimoto said after President Joe Biden blocked the steelmaker’s move.

Canada’s trade surplus with the U.S. widened as did its deficit with the rest of the world, underscoring the major role its biggest trading partner and southern neighbor plays in its economy.