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Trump Administration Terminates Drug Testing Advisory Board

Fri, 04/18/2025 - 09:19
The Trump administration has dissolved the Drug Testing Advisory Board, which for more than three decades has overseen the development of federal testing programs and laboratories that process drug tests.

New US Ambassador to Japan Optimistic on Tariff Deal

Fri, 04/18/2025 - 08:45
The new U.S. ambassador to Japan arrived in Tokyo on April 18 and said he is optimistic that his country and its key Asian ally will reach a deal in their ongoing tariff negotiations.

Truckstop Stresses Carrier Trust Following Broker Survey

Fri, 04/18/2025 - 08:40
The Broker Insights Survey found that two-thirds of brokers cite fraud as their top issue. Double brokering is the most reported threat, with 86% of brokers experiencing this type of fraud.

Trump Moves Closer to Port Fee on Chinese Vessels

Fri, 04/18/2025 - 08:13
The Trump administration took steps to impose levies on Chinese vessels docking at U.S. ports, threatening to shake up global shipping routes and escalate the trade war.

Norfolk Southern, Chemical Maker Hash Out Who Pays Residents

Fri, 04/18/2025 - 06:00
Norfolk Southern reached an agreement with one of two companies about how much each side will help pay for a $600 million class-action settlement after the 2023 Ohio train derailment.

Trump Says He’s in ‘No Rush’ to End Tariffs

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 12:00
President Donald Trump said April 17 that he is in “no rush” to reach any trade deals because of the revenue his tariffs are generating.

Investment Firm Stonepeak Buys Majority Stake in Dupré

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 09:33
Stonepeak’s infrastructure investments include temperature-controlled warehouse trust Lineage, chassis provider Trac Intermodal and intermodal container lessor Textainer.

US, Japan to Conduct Second Round of Trade Talks

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 09:32
Preparations are underway for a second round of tariff talks to take place later this month, Japan’s lead negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, said in Washington on April 16.

Marten Transport Q1 Profit Slumps 55.2% to $4.3 Million

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 09:06
Mondovi, Wis.-based company's results took a hammering from both the freight recession and uncertainty precipitated by the Trump administration’s tariff regime, it said April 16.

Ford to Raise Car Prices This Summer Unless Tariffs Ease

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 08:27
Ford is preparing to raise prices on cars rolling off assembly lines starting next month if President Donald Trump doesn’t deliver on the tariff relief he has hinted at for automakers.

Retail Sales Increase 1.4% in March Ahead of Tariffs

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 06:00
U.S. shoppers stepped up their shopping last month, fueled by a spending spree on big-ticket items, particularly cars, before President Donald Trump’s expansive new tariffs kicked in.

CSX Net Income Decreases 27% in First Quarter

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 16:05
OMAHA, Neb. — CSX railroad’s profit fell 27% in the first quarter as two major construction projects contributed to a decline in shipments.

J.B. Hunt Reports Small Dips in Revenue, Earnings for Q1

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 15:14
J.B. Hunt Transport Services reported a slight decline in revenue as segment results dragged down top-line numbers during the first quarter of 2025, the company reported April 15.

Governors, Senators Ask EPA to Back Biofuel Industry

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 14:27
Four governors and U.S. senators from 10 states are urging EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin in separate letters to establish robust future Renewable Fuels Standards.

Transport Topics Wins Four Regional Awards From ASBPE

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 13:55
Transport Topics garnered four 2025 Mid-Atlantic Region Azbee Awards of Excellence from the American Society of Business Publication Editors.

Senate’s Spring Agenda Includes DOT Nominees

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 13:10
Committees with jurisdiction are expected to schedule hearings as early as this spring on the nominations of officials picked to lead the FMCSA and FHWA.

Massachusetts, Maryland Tap Brake on Clean Trucks Enforcement

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 12:05
Maryland and Massachusetts have temporarily scuttled enforcing their California-based heavy truck emissions laws in deference to manufacturer difficulties.

DOT Advances $150 Million Grant for Port of Entry

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 11:59
The Department of Transportation recently announced it will proceed with a $150 million grant to build a road and port of entry facility along the San Diego-Baja California border region.

WTO Slashes Global Trade Outlook on Trump Tariff Disruptions

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 10:31
The World Trade Organization slashed its forecast for merchandise trade this year as soaring U.S. tariffs and broader uncertainty hammer international commerce.

C.H. Robinson Expands AI Agents Across Shipment Life Cycle

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 10:18
C.H. Robinson has expanded its proprietary fleet of artificial intelligence agents to handle more tasks across the life cycle of a shipment, the company announced April 16.

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