New Pennsylvania law targets unlicensed CDL schools: TT Daily

August 20, 2026

New Pennsylvania law targets unlicensed CDL schools

Pennsylvania regulators can now impose civil penalties of up to $25,000 on unlicensed commercial driver training schools under a new state law. Read more…

TODAY’S NEWS

EQUIPMENT

U.S. trailer orders rise 97% in July

U.S. trailer orders defied seasonal expectations in July, though the resulting gain from the prior year was against lukewarm results. Read more…

GOVERNMENT

U.S. to halve tariffs on Canada steel, aluminum, reports say

The move under discussion would generally halve U.S. tariffs on imports of the two metals, which currently face a 50% rate. Read more…

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The New Maintenance Playbook

Every minute of downtime costs money, and fleet leaders face more challenges than ever in keeping vehicles on the road. With technician shortages, increasing maintenance complexity, and mounting cost pressures, the fleets that succeed will be those that adopt flexible, data-driven maintenance strategies built for change. Read more…

FUEL

Oil prices surge as U.S. threatens pressure on Iran

Brent crude, the international standard, surged 2.4% to $93.83 a barrel. It was trading at roughly $72 per barrel before the war. Read more…

FUEL

U.S. fuel makers run refineries at fastest pace of Iran war

Refineries processed 17.4 million barrels of crude oil on a daily basis last week, according to EIA. That surpassed any point since September 2019. Read more…

LOGISTICS

Port of Los Angeles had second-busiest July on record

The nation’s busiest port processed 499,552 TEUs in July. That’s 8% lower than the record set for July last year, but 6% higher than the port’s five-year average for the month. Read more…

BUSINESS

Walmart sees slowest pace in U.S. comparable sales in 6 years

Walmart’s U.S. e-commerce business, which has become an engine of growth for the retailer, rose 24%, trailing the first-quarter pace of 26%. Read more…

BUSINESS

CK Hutchison seeks $1.5 billion in damages from Panama

Panama’s government in February seized the Balboa and Cristobal ports after its Supreme Court ruled that a concession held by CK Hutchison’s subsidiary to run the two ports was unconstitutional. Read more…

GOVERNMENT

Iran risks losing key economic lifeline as UAE halts trade

The UAE acts as a major financial and business hub for Iranians, and has in recent years been the Islamic Republic’s biggest trading partner, with billions of dollars of goods imported. Read more…

BUSINESS

Several Fed officials signal support for higher rates

The record showed participants’ inflation outlooks were “highly uncertain” and the re-escalation of the Iran war “clouded the inflation outlook.” Read more…

EDITOR’S PICK

Freight Market Upturn Bodes Well for Top For-Hire Carriers

This year’s Top 100 For-Hire Carriers list reflects a challenging market in 2025, but the outlook has brightened considerably for many large carriers. Read more…

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