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House Backs Electric Vehicle, Hybrid Fees in Budget Bill

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 12:45
A massive House-passed tax and budget measure promises to return a federal account central to transportation maintenance projects to solvency.

Chinese Imports Expected to Surge Amid 90-Day Tariff Pause

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 12:18
President Donald Trump’s deal to lower tariffs against China for 90 days is expected to spur a surge of pent-up cargo and further market volatility, according to experts.

EV Charging Rates Go Dynamic

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 10:37
Nearly 40% of the country’s 10,700 public fast-charging stations recently started adjusting rates often and aggressively, based on myriad factors that skew the supply-demand equation.

Northvolt to Stop Production at End of June Without Buyer

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 09:29
Bankrupt battery maker Northvolt will stop production at its last remaining factory in northern Sweden at the end of June if it fails to find a buyer before then.

Oregon, Vermont Halt Zero-Emission Truck Mandates

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 09:28
In the span of a few days, leaders in both Oregon and Vermont reversed plans to limit sales of diesel-powered trucks in favor of electric trucks in their states.

It’s ‘Crunch Time’ for US Importers Facing Tariff Deadlines

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 08:41
U.S. businesses are under pressure to import goods while higher tariffs are on pause, and they’re simultaneously navigating complex filing rules when their cargo crosses the border.

Senate Clears Way to Block Clean Air Standards in California

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 08:06
Senate Republicans on May 21 voted to establish a new precedent that will allow them to roll back vehicle emission standards in California.

Trailer Orders Fall 32% Year Over Year in April

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 06:00
U.S. trailer orders came back down in April after a short-lived spike the previous month, ACT Research reported.

Ford’s EV Battery Plant May Add Nissan to Client List

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 15:14
A new Ford-SK factory in Kentucky, known as BlueOvalSK, has emerged as the frontrunner to build the batteries for Nissan, though a final decision hasn’t been made, one of the people said.

ATA Endorses Modern Worker Empowerment Act

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 14:44
American Trucking Associations voiced support for steps to rescind a Biden-era labor rule during a recent hearing on Capitol Hill.

Trump Team Resists Nvidia, Upholds AI Export Curbs to China

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 14:41
“When it comes to inside China … there is still bipartisan and broad concern about what can happen to these GPUs once they’re physically inside” the country, a White House adviser said.

G-7 Ministers Tread Carefully Amid US Trade Tensions

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 13:49
“This is a very consequential moment for the G-7 in the world,” Canadian Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne told reporters May 20.

EU Moves to Revive Fractured Trade Talks With Trump

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 13:04
The EU has shared a revised proposal with the U.S., as it aims to inject momentum in talks with President Donald Trump’s administration amid lingering skepticism that a deal can be reached.

Duffy Orders Non-English Proficient Truckers Off Roads

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 12:48
The transportation secretary mandated non-English proficient truckers be ordered off roads and promised greater scrutiny on non-domiciled and verifications of U.S. and foreign CDLs.

Freight Trains Return to Asheville After Hurricane Helene

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 10:44
Now that freight trains are reaching Asheville, N.C., again, Norfolk Southern says it has turned its attention to restoring its tracks that connect the mountains with the rest of the state.

ATA, Chamber of Commerce Oppose Federal Truck Security Probe

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 10:40
ATA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are opposing a proposed federal investigation into whether the importation of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and parts poses a threat to national security.

Toyota Could Make Small Pickup Trucks as US Demand Booms

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 10:14
Toyota is looking into offering a compact pickup in the U.S., potentially joining Ford and Hyundai in competing in the growing market for entry-level trucks.

US Sets the Stage for Duties on Battery Materials From China

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 09:44
The U.S. Commerce Department set the stage for anti-subsidy duties on imports of key battery components from China, after concluding materials had been unfairly subsidized.

China-US Trade Soars in Race to Hit Trade Truce Window

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 09:16
A temporary trade truce between the world’s two largest economies has sparked a knee-jerk bounce across China’s ports and factory floors.

Autonomous Truck Startup Einride Considers US IPO

Wed, 05/21/2025 - 08:44
Einride is shaking up its top management as the Swedish driverless truck startup lays the groundwork for a possible initial public offering.

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