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Class 8 truck, trailer orders by month
March truck orders were significantly lower than the month's seven-year average, FTR reported.
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Waste groups promote direct vision fleets on new safety council
Together for Safer Roads has launched a leadership group meant to advocate for integrating direct vision trucks into fleets to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities. IWS, NWRA, McNeilus, Dennis Eagle and others are on board.
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Trucks, trailers, tonnage: Trucking Dive’s data hub shows the state of the industry
Five charts from leading industry sources capture high-level market data.
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Canada to match US tariffs on car imports
The 25% duty on non-USMCA compliant passenger vehicles and light cargo trucks went into effect April 9.
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Trump installs 10% baseline tariff, country-specific duties
The president said he will levy import taxes on China, Japan and others equal to half of what they charge the U.S. based on White House calculations.
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Kenan Advantage Group acquires MC Tank Transport
KAG is set to gain 175 drivers, 100 tractors and more by purchasing the liquid bulk carrier.
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California Trucking Association leader opens lobbying firm
Chris Shimoda, CTA’s former SVP of government affairs, will continue to work with the nation's largest state trucking group at Shimoda Government Strategies.
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Forward Air loses 2 more board members
Ana Amicarella and Valerie Bonebrake will not stand for reelection to the LTL carrier's board.
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Manufacturing economy stalls amid tariff confusion
The industry is bracing for the impact of the Trump administration's upcoming "Liberation Day," on April 2, set to bring a slew of widespread tariffs.
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Volvo debuts first customer for truck-as-a-service subscription
R&M Trucking's use of Volvo on Demand will help it meet customers' sustainability interests while limiting upfront investment.
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ABF Freight expands EV yard truck fleet
The LTL carrier will deploy five more terminal trucks from Orange EV this year.
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CR England to outfit fleet with driver-facing cameras
Lytx DriveCam Event Recorders will be installed in the carrier’s 3,500 trucks to monitor unsafe driving behaviors, the companies announced.
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Wyndham targets truckers in latest loyalty play
The hotel company debuted Recharge with Wyndham, which allows truckers to double Wyndham Rewards points on qualifying stays.
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Q&A
TCA president shares optimistic outlook for truckload haulers
Jim Ward discussed emissions rule rollbacks, independent contractor law and tariffs in an interview with Trucking Dive.
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How Trump’s FMCSA nominee bridged the trucker-trooper divide
Derek Barrs developed a program pairing drivers and law enforcement to promote mutual understanding while serving as Florida Highway Patrol chief.
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US will charge 25% tariffs on foreign-made cars
The increased duties will go into effect April 2, President Donald Trump said Wednesday.
Updated March 26, 2025 -
Retrieved from FHWA.
Acting FMCSA chief exits after 2 weeks
Adrienne Camire has left the safety regulatory agency, a spokesperson confirmed to Trucking Dive.
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Ward Transport hires TForce Freight sales leader
Brian Goley, former TForce regional sales director, is now western division sales director at Ward.
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Tariffs, seasonal demand drive flatbed trucking rate increases
The rate jumped by 4 cents last week, the largest weekly gain this year, said Principal Analyst for DAT Dean Croke.
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Up to $51B in transportation grant awards at risk, advocacy group says
Transportation for America analyzed a leaked Department of Transportation policy memo that targets road safety, bicycle and electric vehicle infrastructure projects.
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Trump nominates former Florida Highway Patrol chief as FMCSA head
The trucking industry had lobbied for Derek Barrs' nomination to lead the safety regulator.
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Hiring for promise can help close skills gaps, research indicates
“Many organizations are transforming their capabilities so rapidly that they can’t acquire all the skills they need,” a Gartner director said.
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Retrieved from Federal Maritime Commission on March 21, 2025
FMC advisory group reviews drayage experience at seaports
National Shipper Advisory Committee is looking to identify key issues truckers face at the Northwest Seaport Alliance.
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How shipping costs will change in upcoming LTL classification shift
The National Motor Freight Code overhaul will focus on density, so denser shipments will become cheaper while less dense ones will become more expensive.
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Love’s adds new store, 63 parking spots in Louisiana
The New Iberia location may also add EV-charging stalls if there is demand.