TRUCK OEMS WIN PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AGAINST CARB CLEAN TRUCKS PARTNERSHIP
A federal judge granted DTNA, Paccar, Volvo Group NA and Navistar a preliminary injunction, relieving them from complying with California’s Clean Truck Partnership requirements while the suit proceeds, dealing CARB a legal setback. The manufacturers argue the pact is pre-empted by federal law and violates the Clean Air Act.
NHTSA ISSUES ‘PARK OUTSIDE’ ALERT FOR 320,000 JEEP PHEV WRANGLER, GRAND CHEROKEE MODELS
Chrysler recalled 320,065 plug-in hybrid Jeeps for battery fire risk and urged owners to park outside and avoid charging until a fix is available, expanding a prior recall after additional fire incidents were identified.
UBER MISSES ESTIMATES AS OPERATING INCOME LAGS FORECASTS
Uber reported Q3 operating income of $1.11B, below expectations, and issued guidance that also missed; the company said legal and regulatory matters impacted results as it preps a reporting change next year. Freight and delivery dynamics remain key for shippers watching on-demand capacity trends.
UPS CLOSES $1.6B ANDLAUER DEAL, EXPANDS COLD-CHAIN HEALTHCARE LOGISTICS
UPS finalized its $1.6B acquisition of Andlauer Healthcare Group, adding specialized temperature-controlled capacity and facilities as carriers compete in higher-margin medical supply chains across North America.
AMAZON SAYS INVENTORY REPOSITIONING DRIVES RECORD PRIME DELIVERY SPEEDS
Amazon reports faster delivery this year, citing smarter inventory placement and a 60% jump in rural same-/next-day access in four months, even as fulfillment costs rose on network investments. The company plans to extend same-day grocery to 2,300 communities by year-end 2025.
The American Transportation Research Institute released its annual Top Industry Issues list, with carriers most concerned about the economy, lawsuit abuse reform and insurance costs, while drivers spotlight pay, parking and English proficiency. AI opportunities and risks also feature in this year’s results from 4,200 respondents.
JBS TO PAY $1.1M TO SETTLE NEW YORK CLIMATE MARKETING SUIT
The world’s largest meatpacker agreed to revise environmental claims and pay $1.1M to resolve allegations it misled the public about sustainability, a signal to shippers and food logistics firms to scrutinize green marketing and supply-chain disclosures.
WERIDE SET TO RAISE $308M IN HONG KONG LISTING AMID AUTONOMY PUSH
China’s WeRide plans to price its secondary listing at a discount to its U.S. close, adding fresh capital as global autonomous-vehicle players, including those targeting trucking and logistics, race to commercialize tech and scale operations.
BP EARNINGS TOP ESTIMATES AS TURNAROUND GAINS TRACTION
BP posted adjusted Q3 net income of $2.21B, beating expectations and maintaining buybacks as it leans into oil and gas output and cost cuts—developments carriers watch closely for diesel price signals heading into peak season.
ARAMCO POSTS $26.9B Q3 PROFIT AS ENERGY PRICES LINGER NEAR LOWS
Saudi Aramco’s profit dipped slightly on softer crude, with OPEC+ pausing planned increases; fuel markets remain a key cost consideration for U.S. fleets budgeting for Q4 and early 2026 operations.
EX-TRUCKING EMPLOYEE ARRESTED IN FUEL CARD FRAUD CASE IN NORTH CAROLINA
Police charged a former Circle T Trucking worker with multiple felony counts tied to alleged misuse of a company fuel card, a reminder for fleets to tighten card controls and audit for fraud amid persistent cost pressures.
WAYMO TO EXPAND ROBOTAXI SERVICE TO LAS VEGAS, SAN DIEGO, DETROIT IN 2026
Alphabet’s Waymo announced its largest expansion to date for next year, adding three cities and integrating new Zeekr-designed autonomous vehicles—momentum that could spill over to middle-mile autonomy pilots relevant to trucking networks.
BANKRUPT AUTO PARTS SUPPLIER FIRST BRANDS SUES FOUNDER OVER $700M IN ALLEGEDLY PILFERED FUNDS
The supplier behind brands like Fram alleged its founder diverted hundreds of millions before the company’s collapse, a case watched by aftermarket and fleet maintenance buyers amid parts supply and pricing volatility.
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