19 Oct 2025 admin Industry Updates October 19, 2025 admin The Week’s Top Stories 10.19 |Trump DOT punishes Newsom on truck driver language rule Crackdown on truck driver English proficiency gains steam in Congress Contact Us To view this email as a web page, click here NEWSLETTER SPONSORED BY — AMAZON RELAY This holiday season, access more freight and stay earning. Book loads with box trucks, dry vans, or reefers. Prefer power-only loads to keep operational costs down? Haul however you’d like. Get started. Trump DOT punishes Newsom on truck driver language rule Over $40 million in funds will be withheld for failing to uphold ELP standards Crackdown on truck driver English proficiency gains steam in Congress Senate lawmaker introduces companion bill requiring CDL holders understand English 5 Chapter 11 filings in transportation in October’s first 2 weeks From 70 power units to five, with an Amazon DSP in there as well U.S. threatens global shipping over new carbon tax Port fees, denied entry loom as nations gather for IMO vote Trucks to feel pressure from weaker port, rail: ITS ‘Compounding factors’ stressing drayage De minimis light? Retailers explore postal shipping in new tariff age UPS overwhelmed by e-commerce parcels with missing customs data Read More News FROM OUR LIBRARY WEBINAR The State of Freight: Live From F3 – Future of Freight Festival In Partnership with SONAR WHITE PAPER Q3 2025 Shipper Rate Report In Partnership with Trimble WHITE PAPER Visibility-Driven Fraud Prevention Playbook In Partnership with Descartes FROM OUR PARTNERS INFOGRAPHIC EDI and API from SMC3 enable seamless LTL shipment lifecycle communication – Let us help you bridge your gaps in connectivity with a customized dual technology solution. Learn more! Courtesy of SMC3 CASE STUDY How Evans Distribution Systems increased operational efficiency & customer satisfaction Courtesy of Trimble WHITE PAPER Q3 2025 Carrier Rate Report Courtesy of Trimble Upcoming Events CHATTANOOGA, TN | OCTOBER 20, 2025 The Industry Strikes Back: Freight Fraud Hackathon CHATTANOOGA, TN | OCTOBER 21-22, 2025 F3: Future of Freight Festival FWTV EVENT | DECEMBER 10, 2025 2026 Freight Market Summit STAY CONNECTED Forward to a friend To stop receiving this newsletter, click here To manage your subscriptions, click here FreightWaves, Inc. | 605 Chestnut St. Suite 800 | Chattanooga, TN 37450 USA
