General News
Court Blocks New Rules Limiting Which Immigrants Can Get CDLs
The court said the federal government didn't follow proper procedure in drafting the rule and failed to “articulate a satisfactory explanation for how the rule would promote safety.”
Shareholders of Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Back Merger
Roughly 99% of both railroads’ shareholders voted to support the largest rail merger in history, but the U.S. Surface Transportation Board must still OK it before the deal can be completed.
Renewable Natural Gas Gains Interest From Fleets
The use of natural gas as a fuel for heavy-duty trucks is receiving a boost, due in part to the rollout of a more powerful natural gas engine and the growing availability of renewable natural gas to reduce emissions.
Scout Motors Selects Charlotte as Headquarters
The U.S. subsidiary of Volkswagen is aiming to create 1,200 jobs for its new headquarters. Scout also has a new $2 billion electric vehicle production factory in Blythewood, S.C.
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to Retire in 2026
Walmart said CEO Doug McMillon will retire in February and be replaced by John Furner, 51, who has served as head of Walmart U.S. since 2019.
FedEx Places First Order for Harbinger EV Chassis
FedEx spokeswoman Savannah Haeger said the order represents the first time the shipping company has paired an order in the medium-sized EV chassis space with an investment in the EV truck maker.
Hill Transportation Leaders Eye Highway Bill
Rep. Sam Graves’ T&I committee is expected to resume hearings specific to comprehensive highway legislation that is meant to improve safety and supply chain connectivity.
US, Argentina Advance New Trade Accord
The moves to ease trade in cattle come as the Trump administration is looking to provide relief to American consumers with wholesale beef prices surging in recent years.
Airlines Confident in Quick Recovery Once FAA Lifts Order
Though airlines say they expect normal operations to resume within three or four days after the order is lifted, some have suggested that problems might linger longer than that.
First Brands Creditors Demand Separation of Advisers
Creditors demanded First Brands appoint separate advisers for units that issued $2.5 billion in off-balance-sheet debt, arguing conflicts of interest threaten the insolvency case.
TSA Staff to Receive $10,000 Bonuses After Shutdown
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Nov. 13 the move would help TSA employees who took extra shifts to keep security lines moving as paychecks stopped.
New GXO Leader Builds Upon Foundation as Second CEO
“The overall economic market may not be growing, but the contract logistics industry is, and outsourcing is,” GXO CEO Patrick Kelleher said during an interview with Transport Topics.
Schneider Launches Fast Track Intermodal Service
Schneider is expanding its intermodal capabilities with Fast Track, a new service promising two-day faster transit and 95% on-time delivery for shippers with time-sensitive freight.
Paccar Continues Cutting Quebec Truck Manufacturing Jobs
As recently as September, Peterbilt was touting expanded manufacturing capacity at the factory, with the first 567 vocational Class 8 truck rolling off the production line Sept. 24.
Appeals Court Revives Yellow’s Suit Against Teamsters
The case began when Yellow sued the union in the weeks leading up to its bankruptcy filing in 2023. The Teamsters had balked at the second phase of a proposed terminal network restructuring.
NTSB Nominee John DeLeeuw Advances Despite Pushback
President Trump’s nominee to serve on the independent NTSB recently advanced through another step of the confirmation process, even as Democrats voice concern over his nomination.
VW-Rivian Joint Venture May Sell EV Tech to Other Carmakers
The joint venture, known as RV Tech, said it has made solid progress on delivering the EV electrical and software platform that Volkswagen needs to compete with Tesla and Chinese rivals.
Ongoing Uncertainty Hampers Truck Orders in October
Monthly orders data has trended below prior-year results since the start of the year. President Trump’s focus on tariffs has created uncertainty for both OEMs and truck buyers.
All 14 Victims Identified From UPS Cargo Plane Crash
Victims included three pilots on board when the crash happened during takeoff at UPS Worldport, the company’s global aviation hub located at Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Trump Signs Funding Bill to End Government Shutdown
The record 43-day shutdown caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks.