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Congress to Weigh $200 Million Boost for Truck Parking
John Thune is urging lawmakers to focus on long-term funding, a move that would preclude another potential shutdown by dispelling Congress’ recent habit of extending short-term measures.
USDA Confirms More Soybean Exports to China, First Wheat Sale
The warming of ties between the U.S. and China have boosted crop prices, with soybeans hovering near the highest levels since June 2024.
FMCSA May Withhold Millions From 4 States Over CDL Flaws
Texas, South Dakota, Colorado and Washington were sent letters Oct. 23 by FMCSA Chief Counsel Jesse Elison detailing preliminary determinations of noncompliance.
Walmart Raises Profit Expectations as Americans Hunt Deals
Walmart posted strong sales and profits that blew past Wall Street expectations as it sets itself up for a strong holiday shopping season.
US Employers Added Solid 119,000 Jobs in September
The unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in September, the highest since October 2021 and up from 4.3% in August, the Labor Department said Nov. 20 in a delayed report.
USPS Announces Major Changes to Shipping Prices in 2026
The changes will raise shipping services prices approximately 6.6% for Priority Mail service, 5.1% for Priority Mail Express service, 7.8% for USPS Ground Advantage, and 6% for Parcel Select.
Truck Maker MAN to Cut 2,300 Jobs in Germany Over 10 Years
The company, whose parent is Traton Group, warned that high electricity and labor costs paired with rising pressure from Asian competitors are weighing on results.
FedEx CEO Says Global Supply Chain Shocks to Persist
The changes to global trade and supply chains driven by factors including technology and geopolitical risks are likely to persist over the long term, according to FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam.
Canada Eases Trade Between Provinces to Reduce Reliance on US
Canada and its 13 provinces and territories agreed to knock down more hurdles to trading internally, as the country tries to reduce its reliance on the U.S. amid a punishing trade war.
USDA to Announce Farm Relief Plan in Early December
The Trump administration intends to release its long-awaited plan to offer relief for beleaguered farmers early next month, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Nov. 19.
Trimble Unveils Next-Gen TMS, AI Agents
At its Insight 2025 tech conference, held Nov. 16-18, Trimble showcased a variety of new AI agents and workflows designed to streamline tasks and boost efficiency across all its systems.
Labor Department Cancels Full October Jobs Report
The Labor Department said it will not release a full jobs report for October because the government shutdown meant it couldn't calculate the unemployment rate and some other key numbers.
Senators Introduce Human Trafficking Prevention Bill
A 2024 DOT committee report determined that the human trafficking along transportation systems generates an estimated $150 billion in illicit annual profits.
Medium-Duty Truck Sales Drop 25% From Prior Year in October
U.S. medium-duty truck sales dropped sequentially and compared with the prior year in October amid ongoing tariff headwinds and market uncertainty, according to data from Omdia Automotive.
Kodiak Expands Partnership With ZF
Kodiak AI and ZF's relationship extends to the autonomous company's earliest days, when Kodiak’s founders approached ZF to co-develop a steering system.
Big Three CEOs Invited to Testify Before Congress
The last congressional hearing that featured the top executives of Ford, GM and Stellantis (formerly Chrysler) was in late 2008, when financial and automotive crises were hitting the economy.
EPA to Proceed With 2027 NOx Rules Timeline
“We are encouraged by several proposed adjustments that should help lower costs and ease implementation,” ATA Vice President of Energy and Environmental Affairs Patrick Kelly said.
Gina Raimondo Says Trump’s Tariffs Will Be Hard to Remove
Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Singapore, Raimondo argued that the political cost of unwinding tariffs is too high for any future administration, regardless of party.
Hyundai CEO Says US Apologized Over ICE Raid on Factory
The September incident, which saw federal agents detain 475 workers at a Hyundai-LG Energy facility, hasn’t dented Hyundai’s commitment to investing in the U.S.
US Trade Deficit Narrowed in August as Imports Declined
The goods and services trade gap narrowed almost 24% from the prior month to $59.6 billion, the Commerce Department said. The report was delayed from Oct. 7 by the federal government shutdown.