In brief: rail crossing safety, California autonomous trucks, and CDL laws

From rail crossing safety to autonomous trucks and CDL laws, these are the key U.S. updates in transportation.
U.S. opens CAPE portal for tariff refund claims

Starting April 20, importers and their agents will be able to request refunds through the online portal “Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries” (CAPE).
Volvo Pushes Beyond Diesel with New Hydrogen Combustion Truck Trials

Volvo Trucks is once again taking the lead, beginning road tests with heavy trucks equipped with hydrogen combustion engines.
The Growing Threat of Chameleon Fleets

A CBS ‘60 Minutes’ investigation exposes the rise of ‘Chameleon Fleets’ in the U.S. trucking industry.
U.S. Economy 2026: Accelerating vs. Stalling Sectors

Technology, renewable energy and domestic tourism drove production during the first quarter of the year. The residential real estate, agriculture and textile sectors lagged behind. What happened to transportation? Special report.
Federal agents detain 13 in Pennsylvania DMV sweep targeting truck drivers

ICE raid in Pennsylvania’s DMV raises questions over licensing, enforcement, and system vulnerabilities
How a $54 Million Plan Is Improving Rural and Tribal Transportation in the U.S.

A $54.2 million federal plan is strengthening rural and tribal transportation, improving infrastructure, connectivity, and economic access in underserved communities.
Wall Street: Transport sector bets on peace and market rebound

Industry leaders predict a significant logistics surge as stabilizing global trade routes and the prospect of peace ignite a much-needed recovery for major transport firms.
Energy: the ideas that will transform the transport business

CERAWeek, the energy summit in Houston, redefines fuel costs, logistics routes, and sustainable fleets for truckers and transportation companies. The present and the future, in one week.
Air Canada crash highlights airport truck operations under scrutiny

An Air Canada Express aircraft collided with a fire truck during landing at LaGuardia Airport, bringing renewed attention to how heavy vehicles operate within highly controlled airport environments.