CCJ StaffTrucksTrump imposes 25% tariff on heavy trucksEffective next week, the U.S. will levy tariffs on all imported heavy duty trucks.September 26, 2025RegulationsWould FMCSA's Split Duty Period proposal enhance truck driver safety, happiness?The FMCSA has proposed a new pilot program that would allow truck drivers to pause their 14-hour on-duty clock for 30 minutes up to three hours.September 25, 2025WorkforceFour military veterans named 'Transition Trucking' award finalistsRookie truck drivers for Werner, Roehl, Melton and Stevens are finalists for the award with a Kenworth T680 up for grabs. Also: Truck freight tonnage saw more improvement in August; July's trucking marking conditions improved.September 25, 2025RegulationsNHTSA: Traffic fatalities trending down in 2025Traffic fatalities fell 8.2% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, NHTSA reported. Also: PlusAI has formed a new autonomous-truck advisory council made up of former fleet execs, regulators and others; two Daimler recalls affect more than 700 trucks; more.September 24, 2025Preventable or NotSmoky car swerves for Irish pub. Was this accident preventable?Truck driver John Doe clipped by driver in search of an Irish meal.September 22, 2025RegulationsCARB proposes 'emergency' emissions regs to reinstate prior regulationsFollowing Congress and the Trump administration's disapproval of EPA waivers, CARB is looking to reinstate previous regulations as lawsuits play out. Also: Robinhood ELD revoked by FMCSA; Iowa ag haulers get weight-limit relief; Averitt earns sustainability recognition.September 22, 2025BusinessHow Mexico's growth as U.S. trade partner affects truckingMexico has become the United States’ leading trade partner in recent years. Through July of this year, trade with Mexico represents more than 15% of all U.S. trade, ahead of Canada at 13% and China at almost 8%.September 19, 2025RegulationsDOT wants input on cargo theft reduction strategiesTrucking and other industries within the supply chain are being asked for input on ways the DOT can develop strategies and potential programs to reduce cargo theft. Also: Updated Mack Anthem now in Truck Builder spec'ing tool; Fleet Services and FleetNet America are set to become one company.September 19, 2025RegulationsLawmakers make attempt for tort reform with new billThe new legislation, if passed, would make sanctions for frivolous mandatory rather than discretionary. Also: 3PL Colossal Transport Solutions acquired by Watco Logistics; Shell brings back Giving Pump fundraising campaign; BWT Logistics acquires RAZR Logistics.September 18, 2025Equipment controlsAutonomous truck firm completes first 'humanless' validation runBot Auto said it completed the validation run in Houston with "no human – not in the driver’s seat, not in the back seat, and not behind a remote joystick.” Also: CEO of major HHG moving fleet set to retire; PFG, US Foods considering potential merger; small-fleet owner charged in truck, trailer theft scheme.September 17, 2025Previous PagePage 12 of 214Next PageTop StoriesBusinessAbilene Motor Express folding into Swift TransportationAbilene Motor Express was acquired by Knight-Swift in 2018.BusinessQuantix partnering with liquid bulk haulers MC Tank Lines, Leahy TransportMergers & AcquisitionsKoch doubles its nationwide square footage with SOS acquisitionMergers & Acquisitions'Welcome home': USA Truck acquired by former, current leadership teamMergers & AcquisitionsDart Transit acquired by private equity firm
