Regulation


  • Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney (right) and U.S. President Donald Trump (left) speak at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, on June 16, 2025.
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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 Oct. 25, 2025
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    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 Oct. 22, 2025
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    Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive

    These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry. 

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  • Trucks drive across the U.S.-Mexico border on Feb. 1, 2025, in San Diego.
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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 , Oct. 18, 2025
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    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 Oct. 16, 2025
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    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 Oct. 15, 2025
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    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 Oct. 8, 2025
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    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 , 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 Updated Oct. 8, 2025
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    Trucking conferences to attend in 2026

    Mark your travel calendar with this annual guide of events for trucking industry leaders and stakeholders.

    By Updated Oct. 3, 2025
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    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 Oct. 1, 2025
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    DOT seeks input to reduce cargo theft

    Feedback could help the department close loopholes that some carriers exploit.

    By Sept. 30, 2025
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    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 Sept. 30, 2025
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    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
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    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 Sept. 26, 2025
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    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 Sept. 26, 2025
  • President Donald Trump sits in the Oval Office of the White House on Sept. 25, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
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    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
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    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 Sept. 22, 2025
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    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 Sept. 18, 2025
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    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
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    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 Sept. 16, 2025
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    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 Sept. 16, 2025
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    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 Sept. 9, 2025
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    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 Sept. 9, 2025
  • U.S. President Donald Trump holds his executive order imposing tariffs.
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    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 Sept. 5, 2025