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Trump’s suspension of the carve-out had led to more than $1 billion in duty payments by the end of 2025, according to Customs and Border Protection.
More than 20 states are seeking an emergency court order to block the Trump administration from obtaining data tied to 17 million commercial drivers. The post States sue Trump administration over bid to access 17 million CDL records appeared first on FreightWaves.
A traffic stop along Interstate 12 in Denham Springs, Louisiana, escalated into one of the state’s largest methamphetamine seizures. Investigators have not disclosed what prompted the stop or where the truck was headed. The post K9 stop on Louisiana’s I-12 uncovers 358 kilos of meth in semi-trailer,
Tight Trucking Capacity Pushes Rates Higher Even as Freight Volumes Fall Heavy Duty Trucking
GOP lawmakers from five states are seeking federal legislation to create nationwide trucking safety standards to curb what they describe as frivolous lawsuits.
Mexico’s dominance in U.S. trade continued in June as Laredo remained the primary gateway for North American freight. The post Mexico tops US trade rankings in June as Laredo handles $36.5B in freight appeared first on FreightWaves.
Rail freight on U.S. railroads posted solid weekly gains as intermodal outpaced overall traffic. The post Rail freight stretches lead over 2025 appeared first on FreightWaves.
Werner Enterprises is looking past July’s seasonal slowdown and gearing up for this year's peak season, which will have the added benefit of higher rates. The post Werner not deterred by July slowdown appeared first on FreightWaves.
A federal judge sentenced Garcia to nine years after agents uncovered manipulated assignments and ignored alerts. Another former CBP officer received an even longer term. The post Ex-CBP officer used emoji code to let 477 kilos of Sinaloa Cartel drugs cross appeared first on FreightWaves.
DAT: trucking contract rates post record rebound dcvelocity.com
The new chief of Long Beach’s Harbor Commission pledged to advance the port’s infrastructure and sustainability goals during his term. The post New harbor commission president backs Long Beach port plans appeared first on FreightWaves.
Class 8 truck orders rose sharply on a year-over-year basis in July, but full 2026 production backlogs and uncertainty over EPA rules cloud the outlook.
Container crunch at Singapore and Colombo disrupts Indian export supply chains India Shipping News
ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Softer truck orders, spot rates appear in latest data Truck News
Daimler Truck does not expect to shutter any additional North American manufacturing plants as a consequence of plans to build its largest U.S. assembly facility.
Wesley Batista Filho will take over as global CEO in January after spending the past three years leading the company’s U.S. division.
The sweeping new demands from Trump are almost certain to be rejected by Iran and come after Tehran reiterated requests for reparations over the weekend.
FMCSA proposed rule would codify ELP guidelines for truck drivers Truck News
Fleets are realizing that electric terminal tractors can reliably move trailers within logistics yards while generating measurable savings.
Rather than plan around a national transition to zero-emission trucks, fleets are weighing total cost of ownership, operational feasibility and customer expectations.