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November 10, 2025

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Democrats Blink on Health Care, Move to End Long Shutdown

A group of eight Democrats broke with the rest of their party — including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer — to vote with Republicans to advance a bill to reopen the government. Read more…

TODAY’S NEWS

LOGISTICS

A New Era For Global Freight

Global freight flows have entered a period of transformation as the U.S.-led trade war and other policy changes have upended the business landscape for international shipping. Read more…

LOGISTICS

US Import Slowdown Signals Possible ‘Goods Recession’

President Donald Trump’s return to the White House in January kicked off a roller coaster year for manufacturers, retailers and other U.S. industries dependent on goods from abroad. Read more…

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Uptime Unlocked: Balancing Technician Loyalty with Agility in Fleet Maintenance

For fleet operators, maintaining uptime means having the right technicians in the right place at the right time. But as the reach of your fleets expands and demands shift, a critical tension emerges: how do you preserve technician loyalty while scaling service? Read more…

BUSINESS

Illinois Lawmakers Approve 30% Truck Toll Hike

The truck toll increases would start in 2027, with scheduled increases after that. But Matt Hart, executive director of the Illinois Trucking Association, intends to continue fighting. Read more…

GOVERNMENT

Oklahoma, ICE Launch Second I-40 CDL Crackdown

“To lawfully operate a commercial motor vehicle in Oklahoma, you must be here legally and you must be able to understand English," Gov. Kevin Stitt said in a Nov. 4 statement. Read more…

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THIS WEEK’S CARTOON: "We’ve Missed You Around Here, Sarge"

GOVERNMENT

FAA Staff Shortages and Chicago Snow Add to Flight Gridlock

The U.S. shutdown means air traffic controllers are about to miss their second paycheck. This past weekend, the FAA posted notices of large areas of airports or airspace that faced delays. Read more…

LOGISTICS

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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BUSINESS

Cummins Q3 Profit Falls 33.7% Behind Accelera Writedown

On-highway truck and engine sales in North America are set to fall 15% in the fourth quarter compared with Q3, Cummins Chief Financial Officer Mark Smith warned analysts and investors. Read more…

BUSINESS

Forward Air Q3 Revenue Slips as Overhaul Continues

The Tennessee-based ground transportation and logistics services provider posted a net loss of $23.8 million, or negative 52 cents a diluted share, for the three months ending Sept. 30. Read more…

FUEL

Fleets Grow More Confident About RNG Powertrains

J.B. Hunt has 200 compressed natural gas trucks, most of which have 12-liter engines. Over the past 12 months, the carrier introduced 15-liter RNG engines to its fleet. Read more…

GOVERNMENT

China Trade Pact ‘Ambiguity’ Leaves US Tractor Makers in Limbo

It’s unclear if the next few months will mark a turning point for the struggling farm machinery sector, with minimal details on the U.S.-China trade deal for manufacturers. Read more…

TECHNOLOGY

PCS Rolls Out AI Dispatch, Freight Tools

PCS Software recently released several new artificial intelligence-enabled capabilities for its transportation management system to help motor carriers optimize dispatch and identify better load opportunities. Read more…

GOVERNMENT

Trump Asks Justice Department to Probe Meatpacker Prices

President Trump asked the Justice Department to start an investigation into the meatpacking industry, accusing it of driving up the price of beef through collusion and other means. Read more…

FUEL

N.Y., N.J. Grant Key Permits for Williams Gas Pipeline

New York and New Jersey granted crucial permits for a long-stalled Williams Cos. pipeline project that would bring more natural gas to the New York City area from Pennsylvania. Read more…

EDITOR’S PICK

Top 100 Private Carriers Tap Brakes on Growth

The largest private carriers in North America have navigated volatile markets and shifting freight patterns this year as tariffs and trade deals shake up international supply chains. Read more…

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