FedEx sues US government seeking full tariff refund

FedEx Corp. has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government seeking a full refund of the money the shipper paid due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs.The lawsuit was filed with the…

Peterbilt names Fitzpatrick first master technician

Peterbilt has named Michael Fitzpatrick of Ohio Peterbilt as the company’s first master technician, marking the launch of its highest level of technician recognition. The designation represents the most advanced…

ATRI seeks motor carriers for annual ‘Operational Costs’ report

The American Transportation Research Institute is encouraging for-hire motor carriers to participate in its Operational Costs of Trucking report. ATRI said the annual…

Southeastern Freight Lines renovates four service centers

Southeastern Freight Lines announced its has upgraded service centres in Houston and El Paso, Texas; Greensboro, N.C.; and Puerto Rico as part of ongoing investments in capacity and facility modernization.

Fleet Advantage launches program for fleets to avoid cost increases on 2027 trucks

Fleet Advantage has launched its Capital Cost Avoidance Program, designed to help private fleets avoid cost increases projected for model year 2027 heavy-duty trucks.  The company said in its announcement…

Study follows Martin Brower Class 8 EV deployments, shedding light on foodservice logistics challenges in electrification

While battery-electric Class 8 trucks delivered clear environmental benefits during real-world testing, deployment within foodservice logistics highlighted the operational hurdles fleets must overcome before electrification can scale beyond pilot projects.

US truck drivers to be required to take all CDL tests in English

Truck drivers will be required to take their commercial driver’s license tests in English, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Feb. 20.  “When we get on the road, we should…

ATA asks EPA to reconsider 2027 heavy-duty NOx standards

The American Trucking Associations has asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reevaluate existing heavy-duty NOx standards. “We remain concerned that the heavy-duty NOₓ rule imposes significant burdens at a time…

Here’s a list of the U.S. tariffs still hammering Canadian industries

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to hit the world…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Trailer order strength sustained in January, spot market rates show resilience

Trailer orders saw December momentum carried into January, though total order season activity was lackluster. Shippers saw some fuel price relief translate into a positive environment in December, but expect…

Trump increasing the worldwide tariff to 15%

President Donald Trump’s erratic tariffs threats continued Feb. 21 with a pledge to increase his new worldwide tariff to 15%, a day after the Supreme Court quashed the U.S. president’s…

DOT threatens Illinois over non-domiciled CDLs

Illinois has become the latest state to be publicly shamed by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy for its handling of non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs). Duffy said an audit found that…

DOT’s truck parking coalition to hold virtual meeting on March 4

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced it is holding a virtual meeting of the National…

Detroit Gen 6 engine targets EPA27’s ultra-low NOx requirements with familiar design

A lot has changed in seven years, when Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) began working on its sixth-generation Detroit engine, designed to meet the EPA27 ultra-low NOx limit of 0.035…

DOT forces 550 truck driver training schools to close

More than 550 truck driver training schools in the United States must close after investigators found they employed unqualified instructors, failed to adequately test students, and had other safety issues,…