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Consumer Sentiment Falls to One of Lowest Levels on Record
The final November sentiment index dropped to 51 from 53.6 in October, according to the University of Michigan. Views of personal finances were the dimmest since 2009.
November 21, 2025Trump's Tariffs Put Dent in Japan's Exports to US
President Donald Trump placed a 15% tax on goods imported from Japan. It's a heavy burden for the major U.S. ally, but shipments to the rest of Asia are helping to offset lost sales.
November 21, 2025DOT Threatens to Withhold $75M From Pennsylvania Over CDLs
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's administration said the federal government didn't identify a single CDL issued to someone who wasn't eligible.
November 21, 2025Layoffs Piling Up Across Many Industries
Amid wider economic uncertainty, sizable layoffs have continued to pile up for companies across many industries, including transportation — raising worker anxieties.
November 21, 2025Trucking Prepares for Subdued 2025 Holiday Shipping Season
Carriers attribute the softer outlook to shippers front-loading inventory earlier in the year due to tariff concerns, combined with cautious consumer spending amid inflation worries.
November 20, 2025Trump’s Energy Department Revamp Removes Clean Energy Offices
The Trump administration is eliminating Energy Department offices focused on clean energy and renewables, including an office that conducted research into plug-in electric trucks.
November 20, 2025Truck Tonnage Slips 2.1% Sequentially During October
Freight tonnage continued to slow sequentially in October, reaching its lowest level since the start of the year, American Trucking Associations reported Nov. 18.
November 20, 2025UPS Plane That Crashed in Kentucky Had Cracks in Engine Mount
A series of photos released by the National Transportation Safety Board shows the left engine coming off the UPS plane and flying up and over the wing as it rolled down the runway.
November 20, 2025Aluminum Plant Supplying Ford Pickups Erupts in Fire Again
The blaze is the latest incident at the facility that produces aluminum sheet metal for Ford vehicles including its top-selling F-150 pickup. A fire in September shuttered production.
November 20, 2025Paccar’s DAF Brand Claims International Truck of the Year
The DAF models were recognized for their modular design characteristics, which allow for a variety of battery and axle configurations that expand flexibility for owners.
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