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Texas law proposal targets fraudulent digital Mexican CDLs

Texas roadway crashes have been linked to untrained truck drivers who allegedly purchased valid, Mexican-issued CDLs, one official testified.

September 4, 2026
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Tesla launches robotaxi service with Cybercabs

Elon Musk sent dozens of self-driving Cybercabs without steering wheels or brake pedals onto the streets of Austin, Texas, betting that Americans will overcome their fears of rides with “no control.”

September 4, 2026
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U.S. job market rebounds with 162,000 new jobs

Labor Department revisions added 55,000 to June and July payrolls. Employers created 21,000 jobs in July; the Labor Department had originally reported that they’d cut 23,000.

September 4, 2026
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Diesel hits record price at an average of $5.85 a gallon

Because diesel is used for many freight and delivery networks, higher diesel prices mean higher transportation costs for a long list of everyday goods.

September 4, 2026
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Volkswagen board approves 50,000 additional job cuts

Volkswagen's supervisory board backed a sweeping overhaul that calls for 50,000 additional job cuts, far fewer models and a smaller industrial footprint.

September 3, 2026
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Guinness beer heist worth $155,000 gives police plenty to mull

British police have a stout task ahead: recovering 70,000 pints worth of stolen Guinness.

September 3, 2026
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White House targets trucking fraud in enforcement surge

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that federal agencies and a White House task force have launched a “whole-of-government approach” to investigate and prosecute fraudulent activity in trucking.

September 3, 2026
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August Class 8 orders rise on soft year-ago comparisons

North American Class 8 truck orders slowed sequentially in August, in line with seasonal norms as build slots began filling. But they jumped on an annual basis.

September 3, 2026
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Major carmakers urge Congress to permanently ban Chinese cars

The head of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation said lawmakers should ban Chinese connected cars as well as related vehicle software and hardware before the legislative session ends in January.

September 3, 2026
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Walmart $1.3B Georgia fulfillment center to create 1,000 jobs

Walmart described the project as one of its next-generation fulfillment centers, which the retailer places in strategic markets to support same-day and next-day shipping across the U.S.

September 3, 2026

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