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Trump to raise Canada tariffs by 10%
The announcement comes days after trade talks with Canada were suspended over an anti-tariff TV ad featuring parts of a 1987 speech by then-U.S. President Ronald Reagan.
By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 25, 2025 -
Texas-based logistics company accused of age discrimination
Gamer Logistics fired at least one person and refused to hire applicants age 65 or older, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleged in a complaint.
By David Taube • Oct. 22, 2025 -
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US formalizes tariffs on heavy-duty trucks
A 25% duty on trucks will begin Nov. 1, but some equipment manufacturers may qualify for cost offsets.
By Philip Neuffer , Edwin Lopez • Oct. 18, 2025 -
FMCSA withholds around $41M in funding from California
The federal government said the Golden State is refusing to actively enforce an English language proficiency policy with commercial drivers.
By David Taube • Oct. 16, 2025 -
ATA calls for more English testing, tougher CDL requirements
The trucking group sent a letter to legislators, stressing road safety and protection of U.S. commercial activity.
By David Taube • Oct. 15, 2025 -
Trump plans fresh China tariffs in response to rare earth export controls
The 100% duties will begin Nov. 1 and stack on existing levies, the president said Friday, seemingly squashing a monthslong trade truce.
By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 10, 2025 -
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Transport companies are working closely with shippers on LTL overhaul
Pitt Ohio and Echo Global Logistics are helping steer their customers toward proper implementation of the new NMFC.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 8, 2025 -
Trump: Truck tariffs coming Nov. 1
The president is pushing back a previously planned implementation date for the 25% levies, per a Monday social media post.
By Philip Neuffer , David Taube • Oct. 6, 2025 -
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Senate confirms FMCSA administrator
Former Florida commercial vehicle enforcement leader Derek Barrs’ confirmation drew praise from industry groups.
By David Taube • Updated Oct. 8, 2025 -
Trucking conferences to attend in 2026
Mark your travel calendar with this annual guide of events for trucking industry leaders and stakeholders.
By David Taube • Updated Oct. 3, 2025 -
CDL emergency ruling draws support from trucking groups
The standard for obtaining a CDL has become stricter for non-U.S. citizen drivers, which the industry sees as a positive move.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 1, 2025 -
DOT seeks input to reduce cargo theft
Feedback could help the department close loopholes that some carriers exploit.
By David Taube • Sept. 30, 2025 -
How Oct. 1 truck tariffs might play out for the industry
Potential impact will largely depend on whether the policy affects truck parts and the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
By David Taube • Sept. 30, 2025 -
CFOs expect tariff-fueled price pressures to persist into 2026
On average, CFOs say price growth at their organizations would be roughly 25% lower next year if not for the impact of tariffs, according to survey results.
By Alexei Alexis • Sept. 30, 2025 -
DOT: Emergency CDL rule doesn’t affect drivers domiciled in Canada, Mexico
But the new regulation could still take out 5% of commercial drivers in the U.S., the government said.
By David Taube • Sept. 26, 2025 -
DOT emergency rule overhauls non-domiciled CDL issuances
Non-U.S. citizens will be ineligible for a commercial driver’s license unless stricter rules are met, Secretary Sean Duffy said Friday.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 26, 2025 -
Trump sets tariffs on trucks, pharmaceuticals, furniture
The new levies, ranging from 25% to 100%, will go into effect Oct. 1, the president said Thursday.
By Philip Neuffer • Sept. 25, 2025 -
Senate confirms Sean McMaster to serve as FHWA administrator
Tapping his experience as a transportation staffer, he will help develop the next bipartisan surface transportation reauthorization bill.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 22, 2025 -
Bot Auto tractor-trailer tests 40-mile route without person onboard
The feat had the AV navigating highway traffic, unusual situations and surface streets in the Houston area.
By David Taube • Sept. 18, 2025 -
Fed trims main rate, forecasts 2 more cuts this year
Policymakers reduced borrowing costs for the first time in 2025.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 18, 2025 -
US kicks off consultation process for USMCA review
Trucking executives have 45 days to submit comments evaluating the free trade agreement governing cross-border trade between the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 16, 2025 -
DOT pilot programs to give hours of service flexibility
Proposed changes will allow a 30-minute to three-hour pause in the driving window period and more sleeper berth configurations.
By David Taube • Sept. 16, 2025 -
Supreme Court to hear Trump’s tariff legality case in November
The high court granted an expedited review of an appellate court finding that the president's sweeping tariffs were illegal.
By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 9, 2025 -
Labor Department seeks to cancel 2024 independent contractor rule
Trucking groups representing large fleets and independent contractors alike have expressed their support for protecting the business model.
By David Taube • Sept. 9, 2025 -
Trump administration calls on SCOTUS to decide tariffs’ legality
The Solicitor General asked the court to decide by Sept. 10 whether to grant a review of an appellate court ruling that found President Donald Trump's global tariffs illegal.
By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 5, 2025