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December 12, 2025

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Industry Reacts to English-Language Enforcement Crackdown

The language crackdown is part of a broader Trump administration campaign that’s upending the trucking industry, a critical pillar of the U.S. economy. Read more…

TODAY’S PREMIUM CONTENT

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

Holiday Season Poses Elevated Threat for Fraud, Cargo Theft

Heightened risk of fraud and theft this holiday season adds to the challenges the trucking industry already is contending with, experts warned. Read more…

Appeals Court Pauses Challenge to FMCSA CDL Rule

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on Dec. 3 granted the agency’s Nov. 19 request to hold the case in abeyance, effectively putting the case on hold. Read more…

Congress Eyes Passage of National Defense Authorization Act

Specific to trucking, the NDAA proposes improvements to the procedures associated with moving military freight and relocation assistance for service members and their families. Read more…

Senators Introduce Bill to Curb Rising Cargo Theft

The bipartisan Cargo Security Innovation Act would enhance agencies’ access to state-of-the-art technology for protecting against cargo theft. Read more…

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

Enterprise Buys Hogan to Enter Heavy-Duty Truck Sector

Best known for its Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo passenger car rental and leasing brands, Enterprise already offered light- and medium-duty truck rental. 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…

Deere Defends Prices After Trump Pushes for Cuts

The world’s biggest farm machinery maker said in a statement to Bloomberg that it “has kept focus on supporting our customers and helping them build for the long haul.” Read more…

Clock Ticks on Trump Transportation Nominees

The Commerce Committee recently approved nominees for leadership roles in the secretary’s office and key safety agencies, setting up confirmation votes as early as this month. Read more…

Maersk Opens New Ground Freight Site Near Port of Savannah

Maersk says the Savannah, Ga., facility follows recent ground freight openings in Lake City, Ga., and Dallas-Fort Worth, and creates an ecosystem of integrated services. Read more…

Small-Business Optimism Rises on Strong Sales Outlook

In addition to sales expectations and hiring intentions, the overall index was boosted by a slight improvement in plans to increase inventories and earnings trends. 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…

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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