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October 17, 2025

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DOT to Withhold $40M From California Over English Enforcement

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said California is the only state that is failing to enforce English-language requirements for truckers. Read more…

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Senators Introduce English Proficiency CDL Bill

The measure would require that commercial drivers comprehend traffic signs in English, as well as respond to official notices and prepare reports in English. Read more…

Trump Says He May Attend Supreme Court Tariff Hearing

Presidential visits during oral arguments are rare, but President Trump considers this "one of the most important cases ever brought, because we will be defenseless," without tariffs. Read more…

Port of Los Angeles Sees Imports Drop in September

Volume is expected to slow in coming months as President Trump’s tariffs bite into profit margins and impact consumer prices, and uncertainty over the U.S.-China trade war increases. Read more…

Trucking Faces More Frugal Consumers This Holiday Season

The Project44 2025 Annual State of Consumer Holiday Shopping Report found that 40% of consumers have capped their holiday budgets at $500 amid economic uncertainty Read more…

C.H. Robinson Unveils AI System for Drop Trailer Fleet

C.H. Robinson launched its AI-powered Asset Management System designed to bring real-time visibility and data-driven precision to one of the largest trailer networks in the U.S. freight market. Read more…

THIS WEEK’S CARTOON: "Hey Buddy, Is Your Navigation Broken?"

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…

J.B. Hunt Q3 Profit Jumps 12.3%, Beats Analyst Expectations

Companywide cost-cutting initiatives are having an effect, the company said of its third-quarter earnings report released after the market closed Oct. 15. Read more…

Trucking Leaders to Unite in San Diego for ATA’s MCE 2025

The theme for this year’s event, to be held Oct. 25-28 in San Diego, reflects the industry’s resolve: “A United Front: Driving Policy in a New Era.” Read more…

Tariffs, Capacity Keep Freight Industry on Edge

Tariffs and carrier capacity continue to be the two top issues increasing the length of transportation executives’ worry lines, according to attendees of the CSCMP Edge 2025 conference. Read more…

Lazer Logistics Taps Josh Lee as President

Lazer Logistics appointed Josh Lee as president, effective immediately, the company announced Oct. 14. Read more…

Walmart Partners With OpenAI to Power ChatGPT Shopping

Users will be able to shop Walmart’s assortment directly on ChatGPT by clicking a “buy” button, said Daniel Danker, Walmart’s executive vice president of AI, product and design. Read more…

ATS’ Logistics Division to Acquire Trailer Bridge Logistics

Anderson Trucking Service’s logistics division is expanding its reach by acquiring Trailer Bridge Logistics, a move aimed at strengthening ATS’ position in the U.S. freight market. Read more…

Maersk Opens Dallas-Area Facility, Eyes TL, LTL Expansion

The 100,000-square-foot plant is designed to process thousands of shipments weekly, serving the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and Maersk’s broader national network. 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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