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Why California Refutes FMCSA’s ELP Enforcement Claim
“California does require ELP and tests for it as a condition of receiving a CDL, and you can read that for yourself,” California Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a social media post.
Stellantis CEO Confirms Italy Commitment Amid Car Demand Woes
Stellantis reaffirmed its commitment to its Italian manufacturing operations, making a pledge to hire 400 additional workers to bolster production at its Mirafiori plant in Turin.
Small Businesses Tell Supreme Court Tariffs Are Illegal Tax
Small businesses challenging many of President Trump’s tariffs urged the Supreme Court to affirm lower-court rulings that the import levies are a massive illegal tax on American companies.
Trump Signs Critical-Minerals Agreement With Australia
President Trump signed an agreement with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to boost access to critical minerals and rare earths, as the U.S. looks to reduce reliance on China.
Mexico Recovers $10.9 Billion in Fuel Smuggling Crackdown
Mexico has recovered as much as $10.9 billion in tax revenue this year due to the government’s efforts to stop illegal fuel imports, the head of Mexico’s customs agency said Oct. 20.
States Taking Action on FMCSA Non-Domiciled CDL Order
States are detailing their responses to a U.S. Department of Transportation edict to restrict access to commercial driver licenses and permits for non-domiciled drivers.
Crossword Puzzle Solution for October 20, 2025
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the October 20, 2025 print edition.
Trump Suggests US Will Buy Argentine Beef to Lower Prices
U.S. beef prices have been stubbornly high for a variety of reasons, including drought and reduced imports from Mexico due to a flesh-eating pest in cattle herds there.
Toyo Tire CEO Expects Profit to Beat Guidance
The company’s five-year midterm plan to be unveiled next year will include details on stock buybacks and an investment of 100 billion yen to build two production facilities in Europe or Asia.
Steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs Explores US Sites for Rare Earths
Cleveland-Cliffs said two of its sites, one in Michigan and another in Minnesota, show “key indicators of rare-earth mineralization.”
Amazon Delivery Firms Are Bailing Amid Rising Costs
Amazon launched its Delivery Service Partner program in 2018, offering aspiring entrepreneurs an opportunity to run their own businesses. Today, some fear the best days are behind them.
Trump Lists Top Demands on China Before Trade Talks Resume
The president listed rare earths, fentanyl and soybeans as the U.S.’s top issues with China just before the two sides return to the negotiating table this week in Malaysia.
Perspective: People of Trucking Power the Nation
I have felt deep gratitude and pride representing America’s 8.4 million truckers as ATA’s 80th chairman. It has been among the most rewarding and memorable experiences of my career.
White House Publishes Details on Truck Tariffs
Truck imports that qualify for relief under the U.S.-Canada-Mexico trade agreement will be exempt from the charges, but not buses, according to the fact sheet.
Volvo Q3 North American Truck Sales Decline 20%
Gothenburg, Sweden-based Volvo Group — parent company of Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks — sold 9,622 trucks in North America, compared with 12,026 a year earlier.
US, China Plan New Trade Talks in Malaysia
Earlier this year, the two agreed to a truce in which Washington paused tariffs on Chinese goods while Beijing pledged to resume the flow of rare-earth magnets. That expires in November.
Canada’s Labor Market Gains Mask Deeper Weakness
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said he sees the Canadian labor market as “soft” despite recent data that showed the country added 60,400 jobs in September.
US Blocks Global Carbon Tax on Ships for Now
Countries at an IMO gathering in London voted to push back for a year a decision on whether to make ships start paying for the more than 1 billion tons of greenhouse gases they emit each year.
J.B. Hunt Execs Optimistic Capacity Balloon Is Deflating
“The reason you’ve seen spot rates up in the last couple of weeks — it’s been because of the enforcement activity,” said J.B. Hunt Chief Operating Officer Nick Hobbs.