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November 21, 2025

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Layoffs 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. Read more…

TODAY’S NEWS

EQUIPMENT

Class 8 Truck Sales Tumble 30% in October

The shutdown issue has not gone away for truck buyers, analyst Steve Tam cautions, despite Congress passing a short-term continuing resolution. Read more…

GOVERNMENT

DOT 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. Read more…

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BUSINESS

Trucking 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. Read more…

BUSINESS

Page Trucking Acquires Goulet in Boost to Bulk Operations

Page Trucking will acquire Goulet Trucking in a move that positions the combined operations among North America’s largest specialized bulk haulers. Read more…

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SAFETY

Aluminum 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. Read more…

SAFETY

UPS 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. Read more…

BUSINESS

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. Read more…

GOVERNMENT

FMCSA May Withhold Millions From 4 States Over CDL Flaws

Texas, South Dakota, Colorado and Washington were sent letters Oct. 23 by FMCSA Chief Counsel Jesse Elison detailing preliminary determinations of noncompliance. Read more…

FUEL

Trump’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. Read more…

BUSINESS

Truck 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. Read more…

BUSINESS

Fleets Bring Drivers Into the Fold to Identify Cost Savings

Fleet executives said achievable incentives and frank discussions about opportunities for cost reductions can help companies operate cohesively to navigate difficult times. Read more…

EQUIPMENT

Paccar’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. Read more…

GOVERNMENT

USDA Confirms More Soybean Exports to China, First Wheat Sale

The warming of ties between the U.S. and China have boosted crop prices, with soybeans hovering near the highest levels since June 2024. Read more…

EDITOR’S PICK

Top 50 Global Freight Companies Persevere Amid Trade Shift

The world’s largest transportation and logistics providers have been operating in a highly volatile business environment this year as tariffs and shifting trade policies have altered international freight flows. Read more…

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