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Duffy Vows to Fight Court’s Pause on Non-Domiciled CDLs
"We won’t stop fighting to keep dangerous, unqualified truck drivers off the road," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a post on X.
Soybean Futures Jump on Signs China Is Increasing Purchases
Soybean futures jumped on signals that China is stepping up buying of the oilseed, offering hope for U.S. farmers after purchases appeared to have stalled.
Why an Appeals Court Paused FMCSA’s Non-Domiciled CDL Order
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit granted an emergency stay, saying the petitioners met the “stringent requirements for a stay pending court review.”
Crossword Puzzle Solution for November 17, 2025
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the November 17, 2025 print edition.
Nevada to Eliminate Nearly 1,000 Non-Domiciled CDLs
FMCSA's interim final rule limits eligibility to specific visa categories and requires states to align their CDL programs with federal standards.
Postmaster General Says USPS Should Boost Final-Mile Delivery
Steiner said USPS should work with more customers to provide final- or last-mile delivery to individual home and businesses, the most expensive and labor-intensive part of delivery.
Daimler Truck’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell Tractor Takes Next Step
Testing of Daimler Truck’s prototype Mercedes-Benz GenH2 truck is set to enter a new phase with a second group of carriers, the parent company of Freightliner and Western Star said.
Amazon Seeks $12 Billion From First US Bond Sale in 3 Years
Amazon is the world’s largest seller of rented computing, which is critical to powering AI systems. The company has been investing heavily in data centers and chips to build and run AI models.
Ford Taps Amazon to Let Shoppers Buy Its Used Cars Online
Ford joins Hyundai Motor on the Amazon Autos portal, which allows car buyers to browse, finance and purchase a used car by clicking on the familiar “add to cart” icon.
Ford Shows Off New High-Tech Headquarters
The “crown jewel” of Ford’s headquarters, according to Ford Land's global design and brand director, is a showroom she likened to a “James Bond villain’s lair.”
FAA Lifts Order Slashing Commercial Flights
The Federal Aviation Administration said Nov. 16 it is lifting all restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed at 40 major airports during the country's longest government shutdown.
Glen Powell Brings His UPS Driver to Crash 'SNL' Monologue
Powell lamented that, for the past four years, the UPS driver might have thought he was a liar. So when he got the call to host "SNL," he and his family decided to make things right.
Perspective: Safety Requires Rooting Out CDL Mills
A growing number of bad actors are posing as truck driver training schools, and the White House should be commended for taking this issue seriously, writes Andrew Poliakoff and Chris Spear.
Cyberattack Drives Major Loss at Jaguar Land Rover
The cyberattack fallout for JLR, already under pressure from U.S. tariffs, was so severe it dented the U.K. economy and forced the government to step in with an emergency loan guarantee.
Trump Moves to Cut Tariffs on Key Food Imports
The move comes as President Trump has pivoted to focusing on affordability measures as voters are growing increasingly wary of the economy under his leadership.
ATA, CVSA Call for Third-Party ELD Certification
The push to strengthen ELD certification comes amid concern on the part of trucking companies, law enforcement and others about ELD tampering aimed at circumventing driver HOS limitations.
Trucking Fleets Turn to Renewable Diesel for Cleaner Runs
Emissions can be reduced, and trucking fleets still can rely on today’s predominant vehicle technologies and fueling infrastructure.
If Supreme Court Strikes Tariffs, Wall Street Doubts Refunds
Wall Street heavyweights have struck deals with companies that could be eligible for reimbursement if tariffs are ruled unlawful, yet investors are finding the trade can be had for relatively cheap.
Court Blocks New Rules Limiting Which Immigrants Can Get CDLs
The court said the federal government didn't follow proper procedure in drafting the rule and failed to “articulate a satisfactory explanation for how the rule would promote safety.”
Shareholders of Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Back Merger
Roughly 99% of both railroads’ shareholders voted to support the largest rail merger in history, but the U.S. Surface Transportation Board must still OK it before the deal can be completed.