General News
Truck Makers Keep Options Open on EPA Emissions Regulations
EPA has yet to announce a timeline for the reconsideration of the GHG standards or re-evaluation of the NOx rule. Rulemakings typically take two or three years to formulate.
February Used Truck Sales Slip After Previous Month Gains
Used Class 8 truck sales declined year over year in February with market uncertainty making it difficult to predict whether to invest in equipment, ACT Research reported.
House Committee Eyes Major Parking Fixes for Truck Drivers
Members of the panel, tucked within the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, displayed bipartisan support for issues that matter to trucking during the March 26 session.
Trump Budget, Tax Bill on Congress’ Spring Agenda
Ahead of the Easter recess, consideration of Trump administration nominees and a comprehensive budget and tax bill will dominate the Senate’s agenda.
Mexico Seeks ‘Preferential Treatment’ From Trump on Tariffs
Mexico's Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said the country must ensure its exports to the U.S. get a lower tariff fee than others.
Mississippi to Invest $12.85 Million in Inland Port Upgrade
Offering a cost-effective shipping gateway to the Gulf of America (formerly the Gulf of Mexico), the public port sits near the confluence of the Tennessee River and the Tombigbee Waterway.
Europe Lashes Out Over Trump Auto Tariffs
European automakers on March 27 decried the U.S. import tax on cars as a heavy burden that will punish consumers and companies alike on both sides of the Atlantic.
Tariffs on Canada Lumber Risk Pinching Toilet Paper Supply
President Donald Trump’s promised tariffs on softwood lumber risk disrupting the supply chain for something nobody wants to be caught without: toilet paper.
Canadian Prime Minister Calls Auto Tariffs ‘Direct Attack’
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said March 26 that President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs are a “direct attack” on his country and that the trade war is hurting Americans.
Most Carmakers Stand to Feel Pain From Trumps Auto Tariffs
As the fallout from President Donald Trump’s tariff plans comes into relief, a harsh truth is emerging for the automotive industry: There are lots of losers and not many winners.
Echo Global Logistics Opens Mexico City Office
Echo Global Logistics opened an office in Mexico City ahead of an expected doubling of its cross-border freight business in 2025 compared with 2024, the freight broker said.
Hyundai Showcases New $7.6B EV Plant, Announces Expansion
Hyundai celebrated the opening of its new $7.6 billion EV factory in Georgia by announcing plans to expand its production capacity by two-thirds to a total of 500,000 vehicles per year.
Dole Says Port Fees on Chinese Ships Would Hike Banana Prices
Dole says a proposal to curb China’s dominance of the maritime industry would have a big impact on bananas — and aggravate consumers already sensitive to higher prices at the grocery store.
Trump Nominates Navy Veteran Brent Sadler to Lead MARAD
Sadler is a 26-year U.S. Navy veteran and former submariner. He is a senior research fellow in naval warfare and advanced technology at The Heritage Foundation.
ASCE Gives US Highway Conditions a D+ Grade
In its quadrennial infrastructure report card, the American Society of Civil Engineers issued a D+ grade for the country’s intricate network of roadways.
ADM to Cut CEO’s Bonus After Accounting Scandal Hit Shares
ADM plans to slash CEO Juan Luciano’s annual cash bonus and laid out a new policy to claw back long-term awards in a bid to “ensure accountability” more than a year after an accounting scandal.
US Ports See February Cargo Surge Across Coasts
The Port of Los Angeles processed 801,398 20-foot equivalent units, a 2.5% increase from the 781,434 containers in 2024. This marked the second-busiest February on record for the port.
Fleets Use Tech, AI to Drive Efficiency, Stay Competitive
Fleets and industry vendors attending the Truckload Carrier Association’s Truckload 2025 conference said technology is helping increase efficiency and improve decision-making.
Trump Prepares Auto Tariff Announcement as Soon as Today
President Trump is readying an announcement on auto levies as soon as March 26, according to people familiar with the matter, a move that would escalate his fight with global trading partners.
Baltimore Marks One Year After Tragic Bridge Collapse
A year after the catastrophic collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, Maryland leaders honored g the six construction workers who were killed that night.