Two trucking associations have voiced their support for a bill introduced in Congress that would make it a federal crime to stage a crash with a commercial motor vehicle.
April 10, 2025Trucking Business News
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Trucking Groups Voice Support for Staged Accident Bill
Tariff Threats Cause Surge, Uncertainty for Border Trucking
Trucking companies along the southern border faced increased freight and heightened uncertainty as the threat of tariffs loomed over the first quarter, according to industry experts.
April 10, 2025Truck Prices to Rise as Early as May Due to Tariffs
Truck manufacturers are set to raise the prices of new Class 8 tractors as early as May as a result of tariffs on U.S. imports, with further hikes likely on the way.
April 10, 2025Amazon Equips Some Drivers in Europe With Defibrillators
Amazon.com Inc. equipped some delivery vans in Europe with defibrillators to see if drivers crisscrossing residential areas could speed up aid to heart attack victims.
April 10, 2025Inflation Fell in March Ahead of Tariff Impact
U.S. inflation declined last month as the cost of gas fell, a sign that price growth was cooling even as President Donald Trump ramped up his tariff threats.
April 10, 2025EU Pauses Tariff Retaliation for 90 Days to Match Trump Move
The EU’s executive commission said April 10 it will put trade retaliation measures on hold for 90 days to match President Donald Trump’s pause on his new tariffs and leave room for negotiation.
April 10, 2025Trump Orders Musk’s DOGE to Help Overhaul Navy Shipbuilding
President Donald Trump's executive order is intended to blunt China’s maritime dominance by offering new funding streams to support U.S. shipbuilding, according to an official.
April 10, 2025No New Tariffs for Canada, Mexico Under Trump Update
President Donald Trump’s sudden change to tariff policy on April 9 won’t affect the rates that currently apply to Canadian and Mexican products, according to a White House official.
April 9, 2025US-China Trade War Intensifies With No End in Sight
On April 9, Trump ratcheted up pressure on China, raising the import duty to 125%, even as he announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for dozens of other trade partners.
April 9, 2025Vertical Cold Storage Buys Michigan Facility
Distribution center developer and operator Vertical Cold Storage purchased Arctic Logistics’ Canton, Mich., facility for an undisclosed sum at the start of April.
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