"September’s tonnage level was essentially the same as in September 2023, underscoring the tough freight market over the last few years,” said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello.
October 23, 2025Transportation Compliance News
Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Trump-China Soybean Feud Leaves US Farmers With Few Buyers
China last year purchased $13 billion of U.S. soybeans — more than 20% of the entire crop — for animal feed and cooking oil, but still hasn’t booked a single shipment from this fall’s huge crop.
October 23, 2025Cross-Border Opportunities Beckon as Domestic Demand Sputters
Less-than-truckload carriers R+L Carriers and A. Duie Pyle are among the latest fleets seeking to win some of the growing activity traversing the United States’ southern border.
October 23, 2025Canada Will Double Non-US Exports Over Trump Tariffs
Prime Minister Mark Carney in an evening address to Canadians said the long process of an ever-closer economic relationship between the Canadian and U.S. economies is now over.
October 23, 2025DSV Warns of More Cost Cuts as Tariffs Hurt Freight Markets
Challenging market conditions related to trade tariffs and other macroeconomic factors have become “more visible in global trade flows” in the past quarter, DSV said.Â
October 23, 2025Alcoa: High US Aluminum Prices Offset Trump Tariff Costs
Alcoa said U.S. tariffs on Canadian aluminum cost it $69 million more than the prior quarter, although higher domestic prices for the metal helped offset the hit.Â
October 23, 2025Nebraska Shares CMV Crash Expertise With 11 States
“Teamwork across state lines is important to keep America’s roadways safe,” Nebraska State Police Capt. Martin Denton, of carrier enforcement, said Oct. 14.
October 22, 2025Cassidy Touts Trump Labor Focus as Pro-Worker, Pro-Business
Since the start of the year, freight stakeholders have praised White House efforts on workforce reforms while pressing for additional recruitment and retention efforts.
October 22, 2025Maritime Nominee Stephen Carmel Pledges Strong Supply Chain
Stephen Carmel pledged to enhance efficiency along freight corridors at a time when the administration is pursuing economic opportunities domestically and internationally.
October 22, 2025Tesla Recalls 13,000 EVs Over Risk of Battery Power Loss
The problem stems from a faulty battery pack connection part, which can lead to loss of propulsion without warning, Tesla said in documents posted to NHTSA’s website.
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