States Push Unified Plan to Curb Trucking Fraud, Abuses
A group of state trucking associations has released an action plan identifying seven areas bad actors exploit in the industry with solutions to eliminate fraud and illegal operators.
US Navy Looks to Palantir in Push to Ramp Up Shipbuilding
The U.S. Navy is turning to Palantir as part of its effort to speed up submarine production, in a bet that the company’s analytics capabilities can better expose supply chain problems.
Senators Introduce Bill to Curb Rising Cargo Theft
The bipartisan Cargo Security Innovation Act would enhance agencies’ access to state-of-the-art technology for protecting against cargo theft.
USDA Lowers Cattle Price Forecast After Tyson Plant Closes
Cattle prices won’t rise as much as previously expected in 2026, as the closure of a Tyson Foods plant is seen loosening competition for scarce U.S. supplies.
Enterprise Buys Hogan to Enter Heavy-Duty Truck Sector
Best known for its Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo passenger car rental and leasing brands, Enterprise already offered light- and medium-duty truck rental.
First Brands Rushes to Stymie Panic as Loan Plunges to 63¢
Major First Brands investors have offloaded stakes in the bankrupt auto supplier’s debt, causing the value of its most senior loan to collapse and prompting it to pull forward a lender call.
CVS Raises Profit Outlook in Sign of Momentum for 2026
CVS raised its full-year profit forecast and said earnings would rise in 2026, a sign of hope as it navigates a turbulent retail environment and government scrutiny.
Mexico to Raise China Tariffs, Hopes for US Relief on Steel
Mexico’s Congress is set to vote this week on President Claudia Sheinbaum’s proposed tariffs on China, part of a broader plan to shield local producers and ease trade tensions with the U.S.
California Advances New Autonomous Vehicle Regulations
California regulators opened a 15-day public comment period Dec. 3 as they advanced revised rules that would broaden how autonomous vehicles operate on state roads.
Deere Defends Prices After Trump Pushes for Cuts
The world’s biggest farm machinery maker said in a statement to Bloomberg that it “has kept focus on supporting our customers and helping them build for the long haul.”