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Rush Truck Centers buys 5 Peterbilt of Louisiana dealerships

Rush Enterprises acquired certain assets of Peterbilt of Louisiana, adding dealerships, service capacity and parts space across five South Louisiana markets.

June 30, 2026
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Inside a $10.1M cargo theft ring

For years, a cargo theft ring redirected truckloads of freight across the U.S., using fake companies and stolen identities to steal more than $10 million in goods.

June 30, 2026
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Florida expands truck parking on I‑4 to address safety risks

Federal and state transportation officials in Florida stressed safety while breaking ground on a project that will bring more than 900 truck parking spaces to I-4.

June 30, 2026
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Canada's economy rebounds after a stagnant stretch

Assuming no growth in June, the industry-based output data suggests Canada’s economy will expand at a 2.3% annualized pace in the second quarter.

June 30, 2026
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Chinese tech rule blocks future Polestar U.S. models

Polestar was denied authorization to sell future models in the U.S. from next year under connected-vehicle rules aimed at limiting Chinese technology.

June 29, 2026
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Maersk raises profit outlook on solid demand

Maersk upgraded its profit outlook for this year, citing solid demand especially in Asia and a global container market that looks to stay healthy the rest of the year.

June 29, 2026
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Uber, Waymo end Phoenix robotaxi pilot on Uber app

Uber Technologies said it has wound down its robotaxi offering with Alphabet's Waymo in Phoenix, the latest relationship twist between two companies.

June 29, 2026
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Stellantis plans China-made Jeep model for Europe by 2030

Stellantis and Dongfeng Motor will jointly produce the large SUV, which will be launched alongside other new models carrying the iconic name.

June 29, 2026
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JetBlue plane reportedly hits drone near JFK

“We collided with a drone back there in the turn,” the pilot told an air traffic controller. “It hit us right above the cockpit.”

June 29, 2026
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VW labor leaders say they were not looped in on job cut plans

VW is entering another period of upheaval after CEO Oliver Blume and other executives signaled internally that the group remains uncompetitive in key areas.

June 29, 2026

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