Lowe’s Homes in on Professional Customers in $1.3 Billion Deal
Lowe’s has agreed to buy an interior services provider for around $1.3 billion, the retailer’s latest effort to expand its footprint with professional contractors amid a soft housing market.
Trump Announces Chips, Drug Probes, Opening Door to Tariffs
President Donald Trump’s administration pressed forward with plans to impose tariffs on semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports by initiating probes led by the Commerce Department.
Trump’s Tariff Rationale Challenged in Suit by Small Firms
Several small U.S. businesses sued President Donald Trump over his “Liberation Day” tariffs in the latest legal challenge to a cornerstone of his foreign agenda.
Autonomous Tech Firm Kodiak Clears Runway for Public Launch
Kodiak Robotics is positioning itself to become publicly traded by entering into a definitive business combination agreement with special purpose acquisition company Ares Acquisition.
Nvidia Plans to Manufacture AI Chips in US for First Time
Nvidia announced April 14 that it will produce its artificial intelligence supercomputers in the United States for the first time.
Crossword Puzzle Solution for April 14, 2025
Here’s the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the April 14, 2025 print edition.
Trailer Connectivity Becoming More Intelligent
There was a time when preventive maintenance on trailers was perforned every three months. Then it stretched to four months, and now it’s at six. Connected technology is a big reason why.
Trump Floats Exceptions for Auto Parts Facing 25% US Tariffs
President Donald Trump said he is exploring possible exemptions to his tariffs on imported vehicles and parts to give auto companies more time to set up U.S. manufacturing.
Sales and Marketing Drive Growth
Sales and marketing professionals in transportation and logistics will gather in Austin June 8–10 for the TMSA ELEVATE Conference, a three-day event focused on peer learning, strategy development, and networking across transportation’s evolving commerc…
Wisconsin Adds I-41 Weigh Station to State Patrol HQ
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is shifting the location of an I-41 weigh station in Wrightstown to be part of a $16 million regional State Patrol headquarters under construction.