OEMs Move Forward With Truck Tariffs Ahead: TT This Week

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OEMs Move Forward With Truck Tariffs Ahead

Paccar expects to seize a bigger U.S. heavy-duty truck market share and to be able to increase prices once the Section 232 import tariffs on medium- and heavy-duty trucks and parts go live. Read more…

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September Truck Tonnage Slips After Best Month Since 2023

"September’s tonnage level was essentially the same as in September 2023, underscoring the tough freight market over the last few years,” said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello. Read more…

2 More States Respond to FMCSA’s ELP Mandate

New Mexico, Washington and California were warned by DOT Secretary Sean Duffy to enforce English-language proficiency regulations or face withholding of up to 100% of the funds. Read more…

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Knight-Swift to Unify LTL Brands Under AAA Cooper

AAA Cooper Transportation, Midwest Motor Express and DHE Transportation would all be housed under the one brand from the start of 2026, President and CEO Charlie Prickett wrote. Read more…

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Knight-Swift Sees Profit Slump Despite Higher Sales

The company posted net income of $7.86 million, or 5 cents a diluted share, for the three months ended Sept. 30. That compared with $30.5 million, 19 cents, a year earlier. Read more…

GOP Transportation Leaders Criticize Shutdown

The GOP caucus has blamed Democrats for the impasse. Democrats oppose funding legislation that lacks provisions designed to extend federal subsidies for some health care coverage premiums. Read more…

Cassidy Touts Trump Labor Focus as Pro-Worker, Pro-Business

Since the start of the year, freight stakeholders have praised White House efforts on workforce reforms while pressing for additional recruitment and retention efforts. Read more…

J.B. Hunt Execs Optimistic Capacity Balloon Is Deflating

“The reason you’ve seen spot rates up in the last couple of weeks — it’s been because of the enforcement activity,” said J.B. Hunt Chief Operating Officer Nick Hobbs. Read more…

Wabash Expands Trailers-as-a-Service Options

Trailer manufacturer Wabash is expanding options for customers of its trailers-as-a-service product line. Read more…

Amazon Delivery Firms Are Bailing Amid Rising Costs

Amazon launched its Delivery Service Partner program in 2018, offering aspiring entrepreneurs an opportunity to run their own businesses. Today, some fear the best days are behind them. 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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