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How the Latest Trump Tariffs Could Impact Trucking

Tariffs will only apply to light-duty vehicles, exempting medium- and heavy-duty commercial trucks. Nevertheless, the new 10% “reciprocal” tariff could affect the freight transportation industry. President Donald Trump’s newly announced reciprocal tariffs on April 2 have raised concerns about the economy and the freight recovery. These tariffs, higher than expected, could impact the logistics sector […]

Reciprocal tariffs announced by Trump aim to revitalize industry, but may raise some prices

On the so-called “Liberation Day,” the U.S. president imposed tariffs on products from countries that also impose high tariffs on U.S. goods. “They charge us, we charge them,” he said. But how might this impact the country? U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday the imposition of “reciprocal” tariffs against dozens of countries, including the […]

Cross-border freight growth amid tariff threats

Despite the recent tariff threats from President Donald Trump, cross-border transportation has managed to remain in positive numbers. So far in 2025, cross-border freight transportation has seen solid growth, following a positive trend, especially in the southern U.S.-Mexico border. Despite the recent tariff threats from President Donald Trump, cross-border transportation has managed to remain in […]

Drivers and Stars: The Most Famous Trucker YouTubers

The world of highways and its challenges fascinates people. So much so that the trucking community has grown exponentially on social media. Here’s a look at some of the most famous trucking YouTubers The trucking world on YouTube has expanded significantly in recent years, becoming a window into life on the road and a source […]

Market Eases as Trump Hints at Flexibility on Trade Levies

rump assured reporters that not all the anticipated tariffs would be unveiled on April 2, adding that “many countries” could receive exemptions—though he did not elaborate. U.S. President Donald Trump announced that tariffs targeting the auto industry are set to roll out soon, even as he suggested that not all of his proposed trade penalties […]

Why Is the FBI Investigating the Attacks on Tesla?

The offensive against Elon Musk’s company grows, and the U.S. responds with a heavy hand A series of coordinated attacks on Tesla dealerships, Superchargers, and vehicles has set off alarms across the United States. The FBI now classifies these acts as “domestic terrorism” and has launched a special operation to stop the escalation of violence […]

Women Wanted: Trucking Industry Surveys Recruitment and Retention Challenges

Open to non-driving industry stakeholders, the survey seeks to understand career pathways, challenges, and opportunities to shape policies and resources that support women in the industry. The Women In Motion (WIM) Council of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) has launched its first-ever industry-wide survey to amplify the voices of women in trucking. This initiative aims […]

Ford Faces Federal Investigation over 1.3 Million F-150 trucks due to potential safety issue

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 138 complaints have been filed by F-150 owners reporting unexpected downshifts while driving at high speeds Federal regulators have launched an investigation into nearly 1.3 million Ford F-150 trucks from model years 2015 to 2017 following consumer complaints about sudden downshifting incidents that could pose a […]

End of an Era: Kenworth Retires Legendary W900, T800, and C500 Trucks

Since its debut in 1963, the Kenworth W900 has become one of the most recognized trucks in North American trucking history. Kenworth Truck Company has announced plans to discontinue production of its legendary 1.9-meter cab Class 8 trucks — including the W900 (W900L and W900B), T800W (wide hood), and C500 — in 2026. This decision […]

Walmart challenges Amazon with new logistics initiative

Walmart Transportation announced an initiative to implement a new third-party logistics offering. In 2024, Walmart Transportation announced an initiative to implement a new third-party logistics offering. Currently, transportation companies partnered with Walmart’s network have begun receiving informational emails about this step, marking Walmart’s largest expansion into freight transportation services. The emails, sent to selected carriers, […]