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Trailer Orders in March Surge 63% From Previous Year

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 11:25
U.S. trailer orders in March broke from the pattern of year-over-year declines to surge 63% from the previous year, ACT Research reported.

CVSA International Roadcheck Event Set for May 13-15

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 11:02
During the three-day event, which takes place across Canada, Mexico and the United States, law enforcement personnel will conduct inspections of commercial motor vehicles and drivers.

States Adopt Streamlined Medical Certification Rule Early

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 10:30
Wisconsin, Rhode Island and Missouri are early adopters of a new online process to streamline the handling of Medical Examiner’s Certification for commercial vehicle drivers.

Trump Floats ‘Substantial’ China Tariff Cuts in Trade Deal

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 09:58
President Donald Trump said he plans to be “very nice” to China in any trade talks and that tariffs will drop if the countries can reach a deal, a sign he may be backing down from his tough stance.

Norfolk Southern Profit Increases in Q1

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 09:27
Norfolk Southern’s quarterly profits were again inflated by insurance payments related to its disastrous 2023 derailment in Ohio, but even without that, the railroad’s profits grew.

Volvo Profit Falls in Q1 With Tariffs Clouding Outlook

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 09:07
Volvo AB’s income declined in the first quarter as uncertainty around U.S. tariffs hit demand for trucks in North America.

Trump Softens Tone on Tariffs, Says He Won’t Fire Powell

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 08:37
President Donald Trump allayed fears that he plans to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell and signaled he would be "very nice" to China in trade talks.

Tesla Profit Falls 71%, Revenue Drops 9% in Q1

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 08:02
Elon Musk says he’ll be spending less time in Washington slashing government costs and more time running Tesla after his electric vehicle company reported a big drop in profit.

US-China Tariffs Hit Amazon, FedEx, UPS Distribution Links

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 15:34
President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports threaten to disrupt Southern California’s trade and logistics economy, a sector that moves a third of the nation’s container cargo.

Bessent Predicts US-China Trade De-Escalation

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 13:45
But in a private speech in Washington for JPMorgan Chase, the treasury secretary also cautioned that talks between the United States and China had yet to formally start.

Tariffs Hit Halliburton’s Core Fracking Business

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 13:08
The dominant North American oil field services provider told investors April 22 on a conference call that tariffs will have an impact of 2 to 3 cents per share during the second quarter.

FitzMark Acquires High Point Logistics, Pentonix Freight

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 11:45
FitzMark expanded its footprint in the freight brokerage sector by acquiring High Point Logistics and Pentonix Freight.

Diesel Price Falls 4.5¢ to $3.534 a Gallon

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 11:19
The national average diesel price fell 4.5 cents to $3.534, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released April 22.

Truck Tonnage Slips 1.5% in March After Strong February

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 11:00
The U.S. freight market slowed in March after a robust February, but data for Q1 of 2025 as a whole suggested a turnaround was underway, according to American Trucking Associations.

Two Plants That Make Jeep Grand Cherokee to Pause Production

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 10:41
Two Stellantis plants that build Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs will pause production next week, the latest of several plant cutbacks made by the automaker in recent weeks.

Transport Experts Prepare for Trump-Era Regulatory Shift

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 10:38
President Donald Trump commitment to reduced federal regulations is expected to lead to a shift in how transportation policy is handled, experts detailed during a discussion April 21.

IMF: US, Global Economic Outlook Deteriorate in Trade War

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 09:08
The outlooks for the U.S. and global economies have worsened in the wake of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the uncertainty they have created, the International Monetary Fund said.

Logistics and Shipping Players Are Doubling Down on Mexico

Tue, 04/22/2025 - 08:11
Rather than pulling back in the face of U.S. tariff threats, major logistics and shipping players like DHL, Echo Global and CPKC are doubling down on Mexico. 

Trump Threatens Powell Ouster Ahead of IMF Meetings

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 14:40
President Donald Trump warned the U.S. economy may slow if the Federal Reserve does not move to immediately reduce interest rates, in his latest broadside against Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

Uber One Subscription Billing Practices Spark FTC Lawsuit

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 14:10
The FTC claims the rideshare and delivery company hurt consumers through “deceptive billing and cancellation practices” as part of its flagship subscription service.

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