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December 9, 2025

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Trump Signals Possible Cuts to Some US Tariffs

Asked in an interview with Politico whether he’d rule out cutting tariffs on more goods than coffee, beef and bananas, Trump said he would “on some, and on some I’ll increase tariffs.” Read more…

TODAY’S PREMIUM CONTENT

M: THIS WEEK | T: SAFETY | W: GOVERNMENT | T: AUTONOMOUS | F: LOGISTICS

Minnesota Catches FMCSA Heat for Non-Domiciled CDLs

“Our audit exposes yet another example of foreigners taking advantage of Minnesota services under Governor Walz’s watch,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said. Read more…

PepsiCo Plans Layoffs as It Looks to Finish Elliott Talks

PepsiCo plans to review its North American supply chain as it wraps up negotiations with Elliott, according to sources. The company also warned workers of incoming “structural changes.” Read more…

Lawsuit Abuse Strains Trucking Industry

New research from ATRI examines the impact of tort litigation industrywide as well as myriad factors that were found to contribute to the outcomes of high-profile court cases. Read more…

ATA Promotes Veterans’ Access to Apprenticeships

The House Veterans’ Affairs Committee’s Economic Opportunity Subcommittee on Dec. 2 examined marketplace programs designed to connect veterans with careers in the freight sector. Read more…

THIS WEEK’S CARTOON: "Those Cyber Monday Deals Are Hard to Resist"

What to Know About DOT’s Crackdown on CDL Mills

“We are [reining] in illegal and reckless practices that let poorly trained drivers get behind the wheel of semi-trucks and school buses,” DOT Secretary Sean Duffy said. Read more…

Detmar Logistics to Start Autonomous Ops With Aurora in ’26

Last-mile logistics specialist Detmar will use Aurora’s in-house Peterbilt tractors to ship the proppant 20 hours a day on public and private roads in the Permian Basin oil and gas field. Read more…

Knight-Swift Truck Driver Delivers Capitol Christmas Tree

Knight-Swift truck driver Michael Porter spent nearly a month hauling the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree 3,700 miles, culminating in the tree’s delivery to the West Lawn of the Capitol on Nov. 21. Read more…

Controversial NTSB Nominee DeLeeuw Awaits Senate Approval

President Donald Trump’s choice for a spot on the National Transportation Safety Board is among the nominees expected to be considered this month by a Senate panel. Read more…

Wabtec Acquires Frauscher Sensor Technology Group

Wabtec broadened its digital rail capabilities by buying Frauscher, aiming to pair its portfolio with technology designed to strengthen safety, capacity and efficiency for rail operators. Read more…

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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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