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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, 2026Tesla 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, 2026U.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, 2026Diesel 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, 2026Volkswagen 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, 2026Guinness 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, 2026White 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, 2026August 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, 2026Major 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, 2026Walmart $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