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The Commerce Department is slated to announce a five-year extension for an arrangement that allows automakers to reduce what they pay in tariffs on imported car parts.
An FMCSA audit recently found compliance issues in California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas and Washington. South Dakota was first to acknowledge them.
Companywide cost-cutting initiatives are having an effect, the company said of its third-quarter earnings report released after the market closed Oct. 15.
U.S. Class 8 retail sales fell below the prior year for the third month in a row in September, according to Wards Intelligence data.
Washington鈥檚 partisan impasse continues to keep the federal government in a partial shutdown as the transportation panels eye consideration of a multiyear highway measure.
The manufacturer on Oct. 17 projected declining North American truck registrations for 2026, with CEO Martin Lundstedt citing rising uncertainty tied to President Trump鈥檚 planned duties.
DOT to Withhold $40M From California Over English Enforcement
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said California is the only state that is failing to enforce English-language requirements for truckers.
CSX Profit Falls 22%, but Investors Look Forward
CEO Steve Angel, without promising a merger, said he would consider any opportunities that make sense for shareholders. He聽vowed to focus on making CSX the best-performing railroad.
Trucking Leaders to Unite in San Diego for ATA鈥檚 MCE 2025
The theme for this year's event, to be held Oct. 25-28 in San Diego, reflects the industry's resolve: 鈥淎 United Front: Driving Policy in a New Era.鈥澛
Trucking Faces More Frugal Consumers This Holiday Season
The Project44 2025 Annual State of Consumer Holiday Shopping Report found that 40% of consumers have capped their holiday budgets at $500 amid economic uncertainty
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Presidential visits during oral arguments are rare, but President Trump considers this "one of the most important cases ever brought, because we will be defenseless," without tariffs.
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The measure would require that commercial drivers comprehend traffic signs in English, as well as respond to official notices and prepare reports in English.
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