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November 5, 2025

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Duffy Warns of ‘Mass Chaos’ in Skies if Shutdown Continues

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted Nov. 4 that there could be chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown drags on and air traffic controllers miss a second paycheck. Read more…

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Truck OEMs Score Win Over CARB in Clean Trucks Lawsuit

Daimler Truck North America, Paccar, Volvo Group North America and International Motors argued that the CTP violates the Clean Air Act and the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution. Read more…

First Brands Sues Founder Over $700M in ‘Pilfered’ Funds

Lawyers for the company — now run by restructuring consultants — alleged that Patrick James borrowed funds on fraudulent terms, only then to “routinely and regularly” divert cash for himself. 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…

UK Still in Talks With Trump Team Over Steel, Whiskey Levies

The U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on British steel and 10% on the spirit — levies that remain in place despite the U.K. being the first country to reach a trade agreement with Trump. Read more…

Supreme Court Hears Tariff Arguments This Week

Trump had said he wanted to take the highly unusual step of attending the arguments in person, but on Nov. 2 said he had ruled it out, saying he didn’t want to be a distraction. Read more…

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Truck-Lite’s 1.25” Marker & Clearance Light – Built for Performance. Designed for Ease.

Introducing the new 34 Series LED Marker & Clearance Light– a next-generation upgrade for the specialty trailer market. With a sleek, modern design and enhanced light output, this 1.25” round light delivers unmatched visibility while simplifying installation. Read more…

US to Pause Port Fees on China Ships Starting Nov. 10

From Nov. 10, the U.S. will pause measures designed to combat China’s shipping dominance, the White House said. Meanwhile, Beijing said it would suspend the countermeasures it imposed. Read more…

Trucking Industry Waits With Congress Stuck in Neutral

Bills meant to expand access to truck parking as well as enhance the safety of the nation’s pipeline system await consideration in the transportation policy and funding panels. Read more…

Meatpacker JBS to Pay $1.1 Million to Settle N.Y. Climate Suit

The state alleged JBS misled the public about reducing the impact of its operations on the environment. JBS said the settlement “does not reflect an admission of wrongdoing.” Read more…

China Seeks to Buy US Wheat for First Time in a Year

Wheat futures in Chicago jumped as China seeks its first U.S. shipments of the grain in more than a year, following orders for soybeans last week as part of a trade truce between the two nations. Read more…

GOP Senators Break Ranks on Trump Tariffs

The 51-47 vote, which included four Republicans, highlights economic anxiety over President Trump’s tariff regime. The votes are the clearest sign yet of growing Republican unrest. Read more…

Global Carmakers Brace for Production Cuts on Chip Shortage

Honda said it has cut or suspended production this week at some plants in North America as a countermeasure to the chip shortage, which stems from China blocking Nexperia from exporting products. Read more…

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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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