USMCA uncertainty clouds outlook for trucking: TT Government

July 8, 2026

USMCA uncertainty clouds outlook for trucking

The lack of clarity is adding volatility to a freight market seeking a smooth ride to greater prosperity after the longest downturn in industry memory. Read more…

TODAY’S CONTENT

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

SMBs optimistic for rest of 2026 in boon for trucking

Owners and decision-makers at SMBs are optimistic about the prospects for the rest of 2026, a stance likely to extend the ongoing freight market recovery. Read more…

Trucking coalition seeks federal marijuana test plan

A two-page letter outlined precautions the government agencies should take as the DEA prepares to downgrade marijuana’s Schedule I classification. Read more…

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Why a Single Bypass Method Isn’t Enough

Mobile app-based weigh station bypass is expanding fast. It deploys quickly, requires no dedicated hardware, and covers more screening locations. For fleets, that means more chances to avoid unnecessary stops. But more chances and reliable results aren’t the same thing. Read more…

USPS overhauls logistics network as financial pressures mount

The Postal Service is revamping its logistics and transportation network to speed up service and cut costs, but the postmaster general says more funds are needed. Read more…

Port truckers still struggling in harsh market

The trucking companies serving the nation’s largest seaports are still struggling against harsh market conditions even as port volumes increased in May. Read more…

ATA backs Sonderling for DOL, urges swift Senate action

ATA has urged the Senate to confirm acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling, praising his record on the independent contractor rule and workforce policy. Read more…

Shell says oil, gas trading strong as war drives volatility

Shell’s trading update offers a first glimpse into how Big Oil fared in a quarter when crude prices hit their highest since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Read more…

PREMIUM Ghost carriers expose weak spots in broker vetting systems

Ghost carriers are emerging as a major threat, using acquired motor carrier numbers and digital identities to infiltrate freight transactions. Read more…

Trade deficit widens to biggest in more than a year

The gap in goods and services trade grew 42.2% from April to $77.6 billion, Commerce Department data showed July 7. Read more…

Walmart cuts prices as Trump claims credit

Walmart has benefited in part from higher inflation under Trump, as consumers have turned to its stores and website in search of lower prices. Read more…

Trump floats Sept. 24 date for Xi visit

President Trump said he expected to meet with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping around Sept. 24, which would coincide with the UN General Assembly in New York. Read more…

Forced-labor hearing paves way for more Trump tariffs

White House officials have made it clear that they plan to use the investigations to restore import taxes to levels in place under Trump’s emergency tariffs. Read more…

U.S. sanctions Mexican fuel firms tied to cartel case

The U.S. Treasury announced sanctions against two Mexican citizens and nine companies in the country that the agency said are linked to a fuel-smuggling scheme. 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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