Plus: U.S. imports slow as tariffs bite, Mexico slaps 50% tariffs on Chinese goods, UP–NS defend their $85B merger amidst rival alliances, and more.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern say rival alliances prove their merger will strengthen competition, as CSX and CN tout new intermodal services linking Canada’s West Coast to Nashville.
Mexico plans tariffs of up to 50% on Chinese goods, reshaping North American trade flows as C.H. Robinson rolls out a new U.S.–Mexico consolidation service to cut costs.
Subscriber reports suggest brokers and shippers are tightening driver verification after the Florida crash, with some requiring CDL uploads and even U.S. citizenship checks before booking loads.
The U.S. has frozen work visas for foreign truck drivers. This comes after the fatal U-turn Florida crash
The fatal Florida truck crash has triggered a federal probe into CDL licensing failures.
The Clean Truck Partnership (CTP), once seen as a stepping stone in aligning truck manufacturers with California’s zero-emission goals, has suffered another setback after a week of major legal and regulatory developments.
FMCSA’s renewed English-language proficiency checks are sidelining drivers and igniting debate.
Rep. Vince Fong’s America Drives Act seeks to fast-track autonomous trucks by exempting them from key regulations.
FMCSA and NHTSA have withdrawn a long-standing speed limiter rule for heavy trucks, citing lack of safety justification and overwhelming opposition from drivers and small businesses.
Daimler shifts EV truck focus to Europe, citing U.S. regulatory issues and stronger EU support for zero-emission transport.
Congress approves tax reform boosting trucking investments, but truckers remain excluded from overtime pay protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Tariffs will resume Aug. 1 for nations lacking U.S. trade deals, escalating uncertainty for importers as unclear timelines continue to change.
The CVSA is renewing its push for electronic truck IDs and extensive safety reforms
New FMCSA rules on English proficiency go into effect June 25. Trucking schools and fleets are pivoting.
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