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Inflation Slows, Boosting Hopes for Deeper Rate Cuts in 2025
The core personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, a key measure of inflation used by the Federal Reserve, showed a modest increase of 0.1%...
House Passes Spending Plan Hours Before Shutdown Deadline
The House approved a spending bill on December 20 to keep the government running until March 14, provide disaster relief, and offer significant financ...
NHTSA Issues Final Rule Authorizing Whistleblowers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has implemented a final rule allowing the Secretary of Transportation to provide monetary r...
FMCSA Panel Calls for Solutions to Truck Parking Crisis
A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration advisory committee recently convened to assess best practices for improving safe parking options for tru...
Trump Faces Setback as House Nixes Spending Plan
The Republican-controlled House has rejected a temporary funding bill supported by President-elect Donald Trump, risking a government shutdown just be...
Biden’s Climate Goal Seeks 60% Emissions Cut by 2035
President Biden has announced a new goal to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 61-66% by 2035, a significant increase over earlier plans to cut e...
Trucking Grapples With Economy, Lawsuits, EV Rules in 2024
In 2024, the trucking industry saw a mix of developments and ongoing challenges as construction projects funded by a significant portion of the 2021 b...
Court to Rule on TuSimple Governance, Cash Pile Fate in Q1
A Delaware court will determine the future of approximately $450 million in cash and the control of voting rights at TuSimple, the autonomous trucking...
Toll Rates to Rise in Several States in 2025
Starting in January, various states including Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York will experience toll rate increases ranging from ...
House OKs Water Infrastructure Bill, Teeing Up Senate Vote
The Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 has passed the House with strong bipartisan support, aiming to enhance the nation’s water...
Congress Readies Final Business of 2024
Senate Democrats are pushing for a disaster relief package that amounts to nearly $100 billion. With only weeks left in the legislative calendar, Majo...
Agriculture Industry Talks With Trump Team on Immigration
The United States agriculture sector is actively engaging with Donald Trump’s transition team to address concerns about his proposed policies, particu...
Canada Orders Postal Workers Back to Job
The Canadian government has requested the Canada Industrial Relations Board to intervene in the ongoing strike by 55,000 Canada Post workers, a situat...
Trump Supports Dockworkers Union on Automated Systems
President-elect Donald Trump has expressed his support for dockworkers as they approach contract negotiations with the U.S. Maritime Alliance, indicat...
Supreme Court to Review California Auto Emissions Case
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to review a case related to California's vehicle pollution standards, specifically whether biofuel producers, such as Va...
EPA Hails 'Revitalized' Enforcement Efforts Under Biden
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported significant achievements in enforcement efforts for 2023, marking a substantial increase in both ci...
House and Senate Finalize Water Infrastructure Package
Transportation policymakers on Capitol Hill have finalized the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) 2024, a significant legislative package aimed at...
Canada Trade Surplus With US Narrows as Tariff Fight Looms
Canada's trade dynamics with the U.S. are under scrutiny as President-elect Donald Trump threatens significant tariffs. Recent reports from Statistics...
US Agencies Issue Guide to Thwart Cyber Threats From China
Three federal agencies, including the FBI, CISA, and NSA, have released a comprehensive guide aimed at helping telecommunications companies safeguard ...
FMCSA Adds Four Crash Types to Non-Preventable List
Federal trucking regulators have expanded the list of non-preventable crash types included in the Crash Preventability Determination Program, adding f...
US Added a Strong 227,000 Jobs in November
The U.S. job market showed a solid recovery in November, adding 227,000 jobs, a significant improvement from October's modest gain of 36,000. The unem...
Shutdown Looms as Congress Debates Transportation Funding
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has urged his colleagues to finalize fiscal 2025 funding bills for various federal departments, including the Dep...
Postal Service Head Says Aging Trucks Need Upgrades
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy emphasized the urgent need to replace the aging fleet of mail trucks within the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), stating he ...
Federal Reserve Officials Signal Cautious Path for Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve officials are currently cautious about reducing interest rates too quickly due to persistent inflation concerns. At their recent meeti...
Stellantis Might Shutter UK Van Plant Over EV Rules
Stellantis NV has announced plans to close its van manufacturing facility in Luton, England, citing concerns over the U.K.'s stringent zero-emission v...
Mexico Warns Against ‘Inflationary’ US Tariff Plan
Donald Trump’s proposed 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada could lead to significant job losses in the U.S., estimated at up to 400,000, al...
Goldman Warns of Consequences From Canada Tariff Plan
Goldman Sachs has warned that President-elect Donald Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on all imported goods from Canada could significantly affect U.S. co...
Newsom, Musk Clash Over California EV Incentive Plan
Elon Musk and California Governor Gavin Newsom are currently navigating a contentious relationship amid broader political shifts. Newsom is taking a s...
Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives in Washington From Alaska
A towering Sitka spruce tree, sourced from Alaska's Tongass National Forest, has successfully completed a 4,293-mile journey to Washington, D.C., led ...
Trump’s Trade Pick Pushes Strategic Decoupling From China
Jamieson Greer, nominated as the U.S. trade representative by President-elect Donald Trump, views China as a significant long-term challenge and advoc...
Senate Approves TSA Clearance Bill for Truckers
The U.S. Senate has approved the bipartisan Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act, introduced by Sen. Roger Wicker, to streamline the ap...
N.J. Gov: ‘Money Coming Back Our Way’ Key to NYC Toll Deal
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has voiced strong opposition to New York City's congestion pricing plan, which has recently received federal approval ...
UPS Settles With SEC Over Freight Business Valuation
UPS has settled with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for $45 million due to accusations of incorrect valuation of its freight busine...
With I-40 Closed, Truckers Find Mountain Roads Tricky
The closure of Interstate 40 at the North Carolina-Tennessee border due to Hurricane Helene has led to significant disruptions for tractor-trailer dri...
EU Prepares Two-Track Plan for Trump Trade Ties
Several EU member states are pushing for prompt engagement with President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team to avoid disruption in trade relations ...
Phillips 66 Indicted for Alleged Toxic Sewer Discharges
Phillips 66, a Texas-based oil company, has been indicted for allegedly violating the Clean Water Act by discharging large amounts of industrial waste...
New Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Regulations Take Effect
The U.S. Department of Transportation has introduced new regulations for workplace drug and alcohol testing procedures, effective December 5. These re...
Stakeholders Praise Trump USDOT Leader Nominee Sean Duffy
Transportation stakeholders, including the American Trucking Associations and the American Road and Transportation Builders Association, are rallying ...
White House Seeks $8 Billion in Transportation Aid
President Biden and administration officials are urging Congress to authorize emergency funding to assist communities affected by natural disasters an...
Here’s What a Trump Presidency Means for EVs, Oil
Donald Trump's recent electoral win is poised to significantly alter U.S. energy and environmental policy, impacting areas like oil production, electr...
Biden to Stand Fast on LNG-Permit Halt, Energy Chief Signals
The Biden administration is putting a hold on all new natural gas export permits until after President-elect Donald Trump takes office at the end of J...
GXO Plans 400 More Layoffs This Year
GXO Logistics, a major warehouse operator based in Greenwich, Connecticut, has laid off over 500 employees across the U.S. this year and is set to cut...
Public-Private Partnerships Propel Hydrogen Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is actively collaborating with the hydrogen industry and truck manufacturers to establish a hydrogen refueling inf...
Fiscal 2025 Bills Top Congress’ End-of-Year Session
Congress is prioritizing the approval of fiscal 2025 funding bills as they reconvene after the elections, aiming to avoid a partial government shutdow...
Trump Victory Brings Risk of Tariffs
With Donald Trump returning to the presidency, global business leaders are preparing for a shift towards more protectionist policies, which could sign...
Trump-Musk Alliance May Boost Tesla, Reshape Big Tech
As Donald Trump prepares for a second term as president, Silicon Valley anticipates significant shifts in its dynamics with the federal government. Tr...
Newsom Calls Lawmakers to Secure Climate Goals Against Trump
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans to protect the state's stringent zero-emission vehicle requirements from potential federal interferen...
Pair Charged With Smuggling Truck Emission Override Systems
A father and son duo, John Wesley Owens and Joshua Wesley Owens, face serious legal repercussions for allegedly conspiring to smuggle illegal devices ...
Freight Industry Welcomes Trump’s White House Return
The impending return of President-elect Donald Trump is generating optimism among major freight stakeholders, particularly those in the trucking and c...
Trump’s Win Sets Off Race to Complete Chip Subsidy Deals
The Biden administration is working quickly to finalize agreements under the CHIPS Act with key companies like Intel and Samsung before Donald Trump's...
Storms and Strikes Hold New Jobs to Just 12,000 in October
In October, job growth in America was sluggish, with an addition of only 12,000 new jobs, a significant decline from September's increase of 223,000. ...
Colorado Awarded $66M in Federal Funding for Rail Safety
Colorado has secured $66.4 million in federal grant funding aimed at enhancing the safety of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail line north of Denve...
Port of Vancouver Braces for Strike Set for Nov. 4
Dockworkers in British Columbia are set to strike on November 4, leading to a potential complete shutdown of operations at Canada's busiest port in Va...
Looking Up: Airfreight Demand Takes Off in 2024
The global air cargo market is experiencing significant growth, driven by the rise of e-commerce and ongoing constraints in ocean shipping. As demand ...
Top 50 Freight Companies Endure Global Trade Slump
The 2024 Transport Topics Top 50 Global Freight Companies report highlights an ongoing challenge for the transportation and logistics sector, marked b...
ATA Economist Anticipates Freight Market Rebalancing Pains
During his presentation at the 2024 ATA Management Conference & Exhibition, Bob Costello, Chief Economist of the American Trucking Associations, provi...
Port of New Orleans Names CEO
Beth Ann Branch has been appointed the new CEO of the Port of New Orleans and Public Belt Railroad, succeeding Brandy Christian, who resigned earlier ...
Ship Owner in Baltimore Bridge Collapse to Pay $102 Million
The cargo ship Dali's owner and manager, Grace Ocean Private Ltd. and Synergy Marine Group, have settled a lawsuit with the Justice Department for ove...
Mail Carriers Reach Tentative Contract With USPS
The U.S. Postal Service and the National Association of Letter Carriers have reached a tentative contract agreement affecting around 200,000 mail carr...
West Virginia Invests $4.7M in Road Safety Tech Upgrade
West Virginia is investing $4.7 million to enhance its roadway weather information system (RWIS), aimed at providing real-time alerts to improve safet...
Lynden Transport Selected to Deliver Capitol Christmas Tree
Lynden Transport has been selected to transport this year's Capitol Christmas Tree from Alaska to Washington, D.C., a tradition that has been upheld b...
Litigants Allege EPA Cannot Legally Mandate Electric Trucks
A coalition of 24 states and various economic interests has filed a court brief asserting that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) does not have...
BMW Recalls 700,000 Cars in China Over Coolant Pump Issues
BMW AG is issuing a significant recall of about 700,000 vehicles in China, which includes both locally produced and imported models. The recall, annou...
Biden Administration Pledges $2B to Reinforce Electric Grid
The Biden administration has announced the allocation of nearly $2 billion to enhance the U.S. power grid's resilience against extreme weather and to ...
ATA's Spear: Trucking's Voice Will Cut Through Noise at MCE
American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear emphasized the organization's focus on member needs in preparation for its annual Management Conf...
Emissions Tampering Costs Auto Parts Firm $10M in Fines
Aaron Rudolf, the owner of Rudy's Performance Parts Inc. in North Carolina, has pleaded guilty to conspiratorial actions against the Clean Air Act, sp...
Florida Cleans Up After Hurricane Milton Tears Through
Hurricane Milton struck Florida's coastal communities, causing significant damage, flooding, and resulting in at least eight fatalities. Fortunately, ...
Mexico Aims for Locally Made EVs to Rival Imports
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the development of prototypes for a domestically manufactured compact electric vehicle, aiming to create...
Hurricane Helene Gains Power as It Bears Down on Florida
Hurricane Helene is rapidly intensifying as it moves north of Cozumel, with maximum winds reaching 80 mph and a projected peak of 125 mph by September...
US Risks Missing Emissions Goals Due to Natural Gas Reliance
The BloombergNEF report highlights serious challenges in the U.S. regarding the reduction of emissions from natural gas, which could jeopardize the Bi...
Chinese EV Maker Nio Slams ‘Unreasonable’ US, EU Tariffs
William Li, the founder of Nio Inc., criticized the European Union and the United States for their plans to impose tariffs on electric vehicles from C...
Autonomous Company May Mobility Scales Back Expansion Plans
May Mobility Inc., an autonomous vehicle company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is scaling back its expansion plans significantly. Initially, the compa...
Arbitration Favors US Steel Over Deal
A U.S. arbitration panel ruled in favor of United States Steel Corp. in a dispute with the United Steelworkers union regarding Nippon Steel Corp.'s pr...
Biden Presses Big Railroads to Offer More Paid Sick Days
The Biden administration is advocating for three major rail companies, including CSX Corp., Canadian National Railway Co., and Canadian Pacific Kansas...
US Ports Gear Up for Strike as Deadline Nears
The potential strike by 45,000 dockworkers at major East and Gulf Coast ports poses a significant risk to the U.S. economy as it approaches a critical...
IAA Transportation Sets Attendance Records in Hanover
The IAA Transportation event in Hanover, Germany, attracted 145,000 attendees, marking a 10% increase from the previous event in 2022. The conference ...
ATA Calls on Congress to Streamline Transport Credentials
The American Trucking Associations, along with over 150 supply chain organizations, is advocating for Congress to pass the Transportation Security Scr...
USDOT Praises Trucking’s Efforts in New Trafficking Report
The U.S. Department of Transportation Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking released a comprehensive report that outlines both the challenges and su...
Madison Debuts Wisconsin’s First Electric Garbage Trucks
Madison, Wisconsin, has made significant strides in environmental sustainability by introducing its first electric garbage trucks, the Mack LR Electri...
TCA Urges Lawmakers to Address Truck Parking Shortage
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) recently held its sixth annual "Call on Washington," where members met with congressional lawmakers to discus...
ATA Maintains Fight Against California's Fleets Rule
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) continues to voice its strong opposition to California's Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulation, which mandat...
Biofuel Group Asks EPA for Update on UCO Imports Audit
The Renewable Fuels Association has raised concerns with the EPA about the rising imports of used cooking oil (UCO), particularly emphasizing the pote...
Business, Freight Groups Oppose EV Charging Station Bill
A new Senate bill called the RECHARGE Act, designed to combat range anxiety among electric vehicle (EV) drivers by facilitating the installation of ch...
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Survivor Sues Ship Owners
In Baltimore, a tragic incident occurred when Damon Davis, a road construction inspector, narrowly escaped the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridg...
Jury Rules Against Daimler in $160 Million Liability Verdict
A jury in Alabama has awarded $160 million to Leonard Wiley Streets in a product liability case against Daimler Truck North America following a rollov...
Camrett Logistics Invests $575K in Virginia Warehouse
Camrett Logistics is making a significant investment of $575,000 to expand its warehouse in Wythe County, Virginia, aiming to enhance service for loca...
Average Diesel Price Declines for 10th Straight Week
The U.S. national average diesel price has decreased for ten consecutive weeks, dropping by 2.9 cents to $3.526 per gallon. This marks a total decline...
Daimler Execs Call on Governments to Act on Infrastructure
At IAA Transportation 2024 in Hanover, Daimler Truck leaders emphasized the urgent need for governments to enhance electric vehicle (EV) charging infr...
US Agency Finalizes China Tariffs Biden Announced in May
The U.S. Trade Representative has approved significant tariff increases on various Chinese goods, set to take effect in about two weeks. This decision...
Loose Electrical Cable Found on Ship That Hit Key Bridge
Investigators examining the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore have identified a loose cable on the Dali, a cargo ship that lost power and...
NTSB Describes Effort to Douse Tesla Semi Fire
California firefighters faced significant challenges when they responded to a Tesla Semi truck fire following an accident on Interstate 80. The truck’...
Decision on US Steel Deal May Come After Election
United States Steel Corp. saw a significant increase in its stock price after reports indicated that President Biden may delay decisions regarding the...
FMC Chairman Breaks Down Post-Pandemic Supply Chain
Daniel Maffei, the Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, highlighted the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global supply chain dynamics during...
Industry Leaders Praise FLOW for Improving Freight Predictions
The Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) initiative is a collaborative effort led by the U.S. Department of Transportation to enhance freight f...
Automakers Urge EU to Delay Stricter Emissions Mandates
The European Union is considering a proposal to delay its 2025 emissions targets for automakers by two years due to a current crisis in the industry c...
Auditing Report Calls EU’s Hydrogen Targets Unrealistic
The European Court of Auditors has issued a report indicating that the European Union is likely to fall short of its hydrogen production targets, attr...
Congressional Leaders Work to Avert Oct. 1 Shutdown
Congress is currently engaged in discussions to avoid a federal government shutdown, with just weeks remaining before funding for most federal agencie...
Presidential Candidates Emphasize Energy Policies
During the recent presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump presented opposing views on the future of the U....
Jury Issues $462 Million Verdict Against Wabash After Crash
A St. Louis jury has rendered a $462 million judgment against Wabash National Corp., attributing liability to the company for the deaths of two indivi...
Maine’s Coburn Gore Border Port Set for $85M Expansion
The U.S. General Services Administration has awarded Dattner Architects a $15.5 million contract as part of an $85 million project aimed at renovating...
DOE Studying ‘Soft’ Costs to Deploy EV Charging
The U.S. Department of Energy is examining the so-called soft costs associated with the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. T...
Buttigieg Announces $1 Billion for Transportation Safety
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced that over $1 billion will be allocated for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program, wh...
Michigan to Allow Hazardous Transport on Ambassador Bridge
The Michigan Department of Transportation will allow hazardous materials, including fuel and certain battery components, to be transported across the ...
Congress Returns to Finalize Fiscal 2025 Bills
Congress is reconvening this month as lawmakers work to finalize fiscal 2025 appropriations to prevent a government shutdown. The deadline of Septembe...
Military’s $17.9 Billion Moving Contract Off to Slow Start
A monumental $17.9 billion Global Household Goods Contract (GHC) designed to relocate military families faced hurdles before finally launching this su...
Hiring Rebounds in August in Sign of Slowing Job Market
In August, U.S. employers added 142,000 jobs, a slight improvement from July's 89,000, while the unemployment rate decreased to 4.2% from 4.3%. These ...
Traffic Fatalities Fall 3.2% in First Half of ’24, NHTSA Says
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports a 3.2% decline in traffic fatalities for the first half of 2024, with approximately 18,720 ...
US Port Talks Kick Off in Effort to Avoid Strike
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) represents dockworkers across the East and Gulf coasts. They are holding a critical meeting where w...
OPEC+ Discusses Possible Delay to Oil Output Hike
OPEC+ is currently deliberating a potential postponement of a planned oil output increase of 180,000 barrels per day that was set for October. This re...
Biden to Reject $14.1 Billion Nippon Steel-US Steel Deal
President Joe Biden is expected to block Nippon Steel Corp.'s $14.1 billion acquisition of United States Steel Corp., pending the outcome of a review ...
Port of Halifax to Create Digital Data Hub
The Port of Halifax is investing significantly in supply chain enhancements to digitize operations and create a data integration hub. The initiative, ...
Rhode Island Launches Vast WIM System on Washington Bridge
Rhode Island is implementing a weigh-in-motion system on the Washington Bridge in Providence, aimed at monitoring the structural health of the critica...
Port of Bellingham to Install Electrical Plugs for Vessels
The Port of Bellingham has secured a $2.8 million grant from the state of Washington to electrify the Bellingham Shipping Terminal, allowing docked sh...
USPS Proposes Changes to Save $3 Billion a Year
The U.S. Postal Service has announced a proposal aimed at achieving $3 billion in annual savings by restructuring its delivery systems. This plan, set...
Biden Awards $62 Million to Help Speed Hydrogen Adoption
The Biden administration is investing $62 million to expedite the growth of the hydrogen industry, which is vital for reducing carbon emissions from s...
Canadian Rail Union Says It Filed Suit on Back-to-Work Order
The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference has filed lawsuits against the Canadian government following its intervention in a labor dispute involving Canada...
FRA Report Says BNSF Safety Held Back by Industry Issues
The Federal Railroad Administration's assessment of BNSF reveals that while the railroad is making strides in safety, there remains a significant gap ...
Trucking Reacts to DEA Proposal to Downgrade Marijuana
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is considering a proposal to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance, ...
NTSB Update Highlights Questions About Remote-Control Trains
A tragic incident occurred in Walbridge, Ohio, where a CSX worker, Fred Anderson, was killed by remote-control locomotives in a rail yard. This raises...
California Trucking Association Ends AB 5 Legal Fight
The California Trucking Association (CTA) has decided to cease its lengthy legal challenge against California's AB 5 worker reclassification law, citi...
States Boost CDL Training to Tackle Local Driver Shortages
Several states in the U.S. are implementing diverse strategies to address the shortage of commercial truck drivers. In Iowa, U.S. Senator Chuck Grassl...
CARB’s Biofuel Changes Raise Concern
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is proposing to limit the use of U.S.-made canola- and soy-based biodiesel and renewable diesel in an effort...
Back-to-Work Order Issued for Two Major Canada Railroads
The Canada Industrial Relations Board has ordered employees at Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City to return to work to prevent...
Diesel Price Drops 3.7¢ to $3.651 a Gallon
The recent decline in the national average diesel price in the U.S. reflects a continual drop, now recorded at $3.651 per gallon, decreasing by 3.7 ce...
Minnesota Fuel Taxes to Jump 12% in 2025 Due to New Law
Beginning January 1, Minnesota's motor fuel taxes will increase by approximately 12% for diesel, gasoline, biodiesel, and other fuels. This adjustment...
US Labor Cooldown May Have Started Earlier Than Thought
U.S. job growth for early 2024 is expected to be significantly lower than prior estimates, raising concerns about the Federal Reserve's timing in redu...
Tesla Gets Lower EU Tariff Than Chinese Rivals in Draft Plan
The European Union has announced plans to implement a 9% tariff on Tesla vehicles imported from China as part of a response to Chinese subsidies in th...
US Payroll Data Likely to See Largest Revision Since 2009
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. job growth for the year ending in March may have been significantly overstated, with a downward revi...
ATA Presses DOT on Stalled Mileage-Based Fee Study
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) has expressed strong concerns regarding delays in establishing a special advisory board aimed at addressing t...
Canadian Economy at Risk as Rail, Port Strikes Approach
Canadian businesses are expressing concerns about potential long-term economic consequences if railway and port strikes occur, particularly following ...
Trudeau Tells Railways, Union to Reach Deal to Avoid Strike
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling for Canada’s major rail companies and unionized workers to negotiate a contract that avoids a potentially dam...
Labor Minister Not Intervening in Canada Rail Dispute
The Canadian government has declined to intervene in the ongoing labor negotiations between Canadian National Railway Co. (CN) and the Teamsters Canad...
Toll Rates Climb on Three Indiana-Kentucky Bridges
Recent toll hikes on three bridges connecting Louisville, Kentucky, and southern Indiana took effect on July 1, as part of an annual adjustment guided...
New Overweight Hauling Law Helps Wisconsin Cheesemakers
Wisconsin recently enacted a law that allows dairy farmers to haul more milk and liquid whey with a new oversize/overweight permit, a move welcomed by...
Top Traffic Inspectors Compete in Indy
The North American Inspectors Championship (NAIC) will be held from August 20-24 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, coinciding with the...
Kroger Doubles Price Cut to $1 Billion Post-Albertsons Merger
Kroger Co. has announced that it will increase its commitment to grocery price cuts to $1 billion as part of its plan to secure regulatory approval fo...
CPI Inflation Slowed Again in July
In July, year-over-year inflation hit its lowest point in three years at 2.9%, indicating a downward trend from a peak of 9.1% two years prior. The sm...
California Drivers Face Nation’s Steepest Fuel Tax Mountain
The Tax Foundation's recent analysis identifies California, Illinois, and Pennsylvania as having the highest diesel and gas taxes for 2024, while Alas...
Polestar Starts US Production to Sidestep Steep EV Tariffs
Polestar Automotive Holding UK Plc has commenced production of its Polestar 3 SUV in South Carolina to avoid tariffs imposed on electric vehicles impo...
Diesel Price Declines 5.1¢ to $3.704 a Gallon
The national average price of diesel has dropped 5.1 cents to $3.704 per gallon, marking a continuing trend over five weeks during which prices have f...
Kroger and Albertsons Spend More Than $800M on Merger Fees
Kroger and Albertsons are pursuing a $24.6 billion merger, incurring over $800 million in fees for legal and advisory services as the deal faces multi...
Ford, Mazda Warn Owners About Takata Air Bag Inflators
Ford and Mazda recently issued urgent warnings to over 475,000 vehicle owners in the U.S. about driving cars with unrepaired Takata air bag inflators....
Texas Opens Two I-10 Rest Areas With Parking for 116 Trucks
The Texas Department of Transportation has opened new rest areas on Interstate 10 near Van Horn, enhancing truck parking capacity significantly. These...
Canadian Labor Board Leaves Door Open for Rail Strike
The Canada Industrial Relations Board has indicated that a significant railway strike by Canadian National Railway Co. (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansa...
Darling Ingredients Surges on California Proposal
Darling Ingredients experienced a significant rise in its stock, peaking at 16%, as California proposed limiting the use of seed oils, like soybean an...
New Texas-Mexico Border Lanes Speed Up Commercial Traffic
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has enhanced its operations at the Pharr International Bridge in Texas following the completion of an $8 million in...
Peterbilt Showcases Electric Vehicles
Peterbilt is actively working to integrate electric vehicle solutions by collaborating with dealers and customers to comply with various regulations, ...
How Carriers Are Taming Insurance Costs
Insurance costs for trucking fleets have been on the rise since the COVID pandemic, influenced by factors such as inflation, increased labor and equip...
WeRide May Seek Up to $400 Million in US IPO, Placement
WeRide Inc., a Chinese autonomous vehicle company based in Guangzhou, is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) in the U.S. to raise up to $40...
ATA Celebrates Win as Trucker Tax Proposal Rejected
A proposal to change the method of taxing motor carriers, backed by the Multistate Tax Commission and suggested by states like California and Massachu...
Trucking Insurance Concerns Go Beyond High Premiums
The trucking industry is currently facing significant challenges related to rising insurance premiums and risk management issues. In response, various...
US Reportedly Moves to Ban China Software in Autonomous Cars
The Biden administration is reportedly preparing to propose regulations that would ban the use of Chinese software in autonomous vehicles with Level 3...
Houthis Resume Red Sea Attacks After Two-Week Pause
A recent missile attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels on the Liberian-flagged containership Groton occurred in the Gulf of Aden, marking the group's first ...
Diesel Price Slips 1.3¢ to $3.755
The national average price for diesel has decreased by 1.3 cents to $3.755 per gallon, marking a drop of 11 cents over the last four weeks and 48.4 ce...
NYC Smart Roads Deter Heavy Trucks on Aging BQE
New York City is set to introduce an automated weigh-in-motion (WIM) program for trucks entering Staten Island, building on the success of a similar i...
Fiscal 2025 Bills on Congress’ Fall Calendar
Lawmakers are preparing for a busy agenda upon returning to Washington, with a focus on passing fiscal 2025 legislation to prevent a government shutdo...
OPEC Kept Oil Output Steady in July
OPEC maintained stable oil production levels in July, producing an average of 26.99 million barrels per day, which is a slight decrease from June. The...
Chevron to Quit California for Texas After Warning on Rules
Chevron Corp. has announced its decision to move its headquarters from California to Houston, marking the end of its 140-year presence in the state. T...
British Columbia Investing in Hydrogen Hub on Highway 16
British Columbia's government has allocated $108,000 to establish a regional hydrogen hub in Prince George, strategically located along Highway 16. Th...
US Trucking Embraces Renewable Diesel for Cleaner Operations
Renewable diesel is becoming increasingly popular in the U.S. trucking industry due to its environmental benefits and cost savings. This biofuel, prod...
Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Cools
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure indicates that inflation has remained low, with a 0.1% increase in prices from May to June and an an...
Norfolk Southern Profits Lifted by Insurance Payments
Norfolk Southern reported strong second-quarter earnings of $737 million, largely aided by $156 million in insurance payments related to last year's E...
Harris Sticking With ‘Build Back Better’ Agenda for Campaign
Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as the leading Democratic candidate for the upcoming presidential election following President Biden's withdr...
Woman Strikes Plea on Murder Charge in Staged Accidents Case
Jovanna Gardner has agreed to plead guilty to charges related to the murder of Cornelius Garrison, a key informant in a scheme involving staged accide...
Stellantis Reports Battery Fire Risk for Hybrid Minivans
Stellantis has issued a recall for over 24,000 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid minivans due to potential battery fire risks. The recall affects 2017 ...
Minnesota Lawmakers Eliminate Barrier to Expand CDL Testing
Minnesota has made it easier for current and future truck drivers to obtain and renew their commercial driver licenses by removing a law that restrict...
Senate Transportation Leaders Tout Trump at RNC
At the Republican National Convention, Senator J.D. Vance from Ohio, a recent addition to the Commerce Committee, expressed strong support for former ...
FedEx, UPS Warn of Delivery Delays From Global Tech Outage
FedEx and UPS are experiencing significant disruptions in their delivery services due to a substantial IT failure caused by third-party issues. FedEx ...
Clean Fuels Alliance America to Sue EPA
Clean Fuels Alliance America is preparing to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for delaying the establishment of biofuel volumes for ...
Woman Accused in Staged Accidents-Related Death Pleads Guilty
Jovanna Gardner, along with her alleged co-conspirator Ryan Harris, has agreed to plead guilty to witness tampering charges related to the murder of C...
Port of LA Container Volumes Up 14% on Strong Trade Activity
The U.S. West Coast ports are experiencing robust trade volumes in the first half of the year, driven by factors such as consumer spending, an early p...
Global Shipping Strains Spark Fears of an Inflation Comeback
The recent surge in shipping costs and disruptions in global trade has led to increased challenges for companies, such as Globe Electric and COE Distr...
Biden Administration Grants $5 Billion for Aging Bridges
The Biden administration recently announced the allocation of $5 billion in federal grants to replace or enhance dozens of aging bridges in 16 states....
NHTSA Denies Petition for Rear Underride Guard Improvements
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has denied a petition to strengthen U.S. rear underride guard requirements beyond Canadian standard...
Trump Assassination Attempt Inquiry Adds to Congress' Agenda
The recent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump has brought attention to security protocols and procedures, prompting investigatio...
Are Air Disc Brakes Worth It?
According to the news, the debate between air disc brakes and drum brakes for commercial fleet vehicles continues. Both options have their own advanta...
Hexagon Agility and Brudeli Green Mobility to Deliver NZEVs
The collaboration between Hexagon Agility and Brudeli has resulted in the development of the Brudeli Powerhybrid, a near-zero-emission vehicle tailore...
Divided Final Report Issued on Side Underride Protection
The trucking industry trade groups have criticized a report recommending side underride guards on heavy trucks as lacking true consensus and pushing i...
Global Oil Demand Growth Slows Further as China Cools
Global oil demand growth has slowed down significantly, with the weakest increase seen in more than a year, particularly due to the fading post-pandem...
Volvo to Get Energy Grants for EV Trucks
The Biden administration is allocating nearly $2 billion in grants to support the expansion and restart of electric vehicle manufacturing facilities a...
Federal Maritime Commission Reopens Port Chassis Probe
The Federal Maritime Commission has opened an investigation into whether ocean shippers are complying with a cease-and-desist order related to the mot...
Secretary Pete Buttigieg Promotes Truck Parking
The recent focus on enhancing parking availability for commercial vehicles by Secretary Pete Buttigieg reflects a significant priority within the tran...
Entek Poised to Get $1.2 Billion US Loan
The Biden administration is looking to provide a substantial loan of $1.2 billion to Entek Lithium Separators to enhance the U.S. supply chain for lit...
Vitol, SK Settle California Fuel Rigging Probe for $50M
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a $50 million settlement with commodity traders Vitol and SK Energy Americas for allegedly manipulatin...
Senate Republicans Push Back on Overtime Rule
It appears that there is a current dispute surrounding the Department of Labor's new rule expanding eligibility for overtime compensation, with Republ...
Construction Begins on Truck Battery Cell Manufacturing Plant
The construction of Amplify Cell Technologies' battery cell manufacturing plant in Marshall County, Miss., has commenced with expectations to be compl...
Diesel Price Rises 5.2 Cents to $3.865
The average price of diesel fuel in the United States has increased by 5.2 cents to $3.865, marking the fourth consecutive weekly increase, based on E...
Devon to Buy Williston Basin Oil Assets in $5 Billion Deal
Devon Energy Corp. is set to acquire the Williston Basin business of Grayson Mill Energy for $5 billion, signaling ongoing consolidation in the U.S. o...
Maersk Warns of Shipping Delays Due to Extreme Weather
The recent extreme weather conditions and storm surge along the South African coast are causing significant shipping delays, impacting vessel movement...
Congressional Republicans Target EPA Rule
The recent pushback from senior congressional Republicans against the emissions rule issued by the EPA for the freight sector has sparked significant ...
Houthi Threat Triggers Surge in Pirate Attacks Off Somalia
The attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militants on the Red Sea have led to a resurgence of piracy networks in Somalia, with criminal groups increasing in ...
GM to Forfeit Emissions Credits in Settlement With EPA
General Motors Co. has settled with the Biden administration after allegations that nearly 6 million of its vehicles emitted more emissions than origi...
Idaho Offers Alerts to Carriers of Driver Record Changes
The Idaho Transportation Department has introduced the Driver Record Dashboard online service to help motor carriers monitor driving license changes f...
Kentucky College Offering Evening CDL Classes to Meet Demand
Gateway Community & Technical College in Kentucky is launching evening commercial driver license classes to help fulfill the need for new truck driver...
Stellantis Invests Additional $55M in Electric Air Taxi
Stellantis NV has made a significant additional investment of $55 million in Archer Aviation Inc., a California-based electric air taxi company, follo...
White House Seeks Funds for Baltimore Bridge Repairs
The recent emergency funding request from the White House to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, as well as provide relief for regions ...
Global Sea Transport Leaps Most Since 2010 After Attacks
The increase in global sea transport this year is due to geopolitical disruptions in the Middle East and Europe, particularly attacks in the Red Sea t...
Diesel Price Increases 4.4¢ in Third Consecutive Climb
The national average diesel price has seen a significant increase, rising by 4.4 cents to $3.813 per gallon, marking the third consecutive week of pri...
US Chamber Files Amicus Brief in Werner Verdict
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has filed a brief urging the Texas Supreme Court to reject a $100 million jury verdict against Werner Enterprises related...
Amtrak Used 2 Million Gallons of Renewable Diesel in FY2023
Amtrak has made significant strides in reducing emissions by switching to renewable diesel, replacing 2 million gallons of fossil fuel with this more ...
Perspective: EPA’s GHG Phase 3 Rule Needs Fixing
The commercial truck industry is facing challenges with the Environmental Protection Agency's Phase 3 greenhouse gas rule, which mandates a shift to e...
House Bill Includes $200 Million for Truck Parking Projects
The recent transportation bill approved by the U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee includes significant funding of $200 million for truck parki...
New Baltimore Bridge Could Have Higher Clearance
The decision to potentially raise the vertical clearance of Baltimore's bridges presents a significant opportunity to meet future market and societal ...
US Chamber Files Amicus Brief in Werner Verdict
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has filed a brief with the Texas Supreme Court urging the court to reject a $100 million jury verdict against Werner Ente...
Trucking’s Clean Power Transition Hinges on Infrastructure
The news article discusses the challenges and opportunities in transitioning toward cleaner trucks and the necessary infrastructure to support them. K...
Vinn White Named FMCSA’s New Acting Leader
Vinn White, a transportation expert with extensive experience in various transportation technologies and policies, has been appointed as the acting le...
Hill Democrats Urge Action on Rail Safety Legislation
The news discusses the pressing need for the approval of rail safety legislation following a high-profile freight train derailment in Ohio in 2023. Th...
The Right Utility Provider Is Key for Fleet Electrification
The article discusses the increasing adoption of electrification in trucking businesses and the challenges fleets face in finding the right utility pr...
Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Shows Price Pressures Easing
The latest reports indicate a gradual easing of inflation pressures in the U.S. economy, with consumer prices remaining flat from April to May. Core i...
Senate Probes Possibility of Collusion Between Big Oil, OPEC
The U.S. Senate committee, led by Chairman Sheldon Whitehouse, is investigating allegations of illegal coordination between oil producers and OPEC to ...
Largest US Ports Report Volume Declines For May
The recent data from various U.S. ports shows a mixed performance in container traffic for May. While some ports like Los Angeles reported a decline, ...
Clean Fuels Alliance Sues EPA Over Phase 3 Emissions Rule
The Clean Fuels Alliance America has filed a lawsuit against the EPA for not adequately considering the use of biodiesel and renewable diesel in heavy...