Regulatory uncertainty slowing US electric vehicle adoption: report

The EY Mobility Lens Forecaster predicts that while domestic EV purchases will grow, elimination of incentives could deter buyers.

DOT: Emergency CDL rule doesn’t affect drivers domiciled in Canada, Mexico

But the new regulation could still take out 5% of commercial drivers in the U.S., the government said.

DOT emergency rule overhauls non-domiciled CDL issuances

Non-U.S. citizens will be ineligible for a commercial driver’s license unless stricter rules are met, Secretary Sean Duffy said Friday.

Trump sets tariffs on trucks, pharmaceuticals, furniture

The new levies, ranging from 25% to 100%, will go into effect Oct. 1, the president said Thursday.

Rental activity significantly drops: NPTC 2025 benchmarking survey

The decline reflects a more cautious approach from the trucking industry, an executive said.

Kodiak Robotics clears SPAC vote, undergoes steep redemptions

A majority of shareholders approved a measure to turn the autonomous truck technology startup into a publicly traded company.

Truckload volumes cooled in August as frontloading surge wanes

A push to pull cargo forward earlier in the year to dodge tariffs is affecting typical season demand for trucks, said Ken Adamo, DAT chief of analytics. 

FedEx Freight grows sales team numbers ahead of spinoff

The pending spinoff plans to have 400 specialists in place before the standalone company emerges.

Uber Freight, Tesla team up to offer subsidies on electric Semi trucks

The pair’s Dedicated EV Fleet Accelerator Program would require carriers to enter into a contract with Uber Freight.

Gatik plans AV expansion in Canada

The company will deploy up to 50 autonomous trucks in partnership with retailer Loblaw, per a five-year deal from the two firms.

Senate confirms Sean McMaster to serve as FHWA administrator

Tapping his experience as a transportation staffer, he will help develop the next bipartisan surface transportation reauthorization bill.

ITS Logistics leverages flexible transportation model for retail hubs

Owned assets, drop trailer pools and vetted partner carriers are some of the options ITS will use to move inbound and outbound freight.

Despite surge in AI adoption, sales teams say the tech is failing them

Certain organizations that have invested in the tech appear to have widespread breakdowns in execution, effectiveness and alignment, the report found.

CH Robinson debuts cross-border service to maximize LTL trailers, minimize trucks

Due to laws in Mexico, trucks sometimes cross the border carrying a single pallet.

CSX, CN agree to develop intermodal service into Tennessee

The railroads expect the offering connecting Canada’s West Coast gateways with Nashville to reduce truck traffic on highways.

Bot Auto tractor-trailer tests 40-mile route without person onboard

The feat had the AV navigating highway traffic, unusual situations and surface streets in the Houston area.

Averitt orders 264 Volvo trucks amid uncertain environment

The trucks will be delivered this year — an unusual move when bigger fleets are normally looking much farther ahead, an executive for the OEM told Trucking Dive.

Fed trims main rate, forecasts 2 more cuts this year

Policymakers reduced borrowing costs for the first time in 2025.

Ohio Peterbilt launches e-commerce truck part ordering

The company is making it convenient for customers to purchase parts across its 10 locations for pick-up or direct-to-door delivery.

DOT pilot programs to give hours of service flexibility

Proposed changes will allow a 30-minute to three-hour pause in the driving window period and more sleeper berth configurations.

US kicks off consultation process for USMCA review

Trucking executives have 45 days to submit comments evaluating the free trade agreement governing cross-border trade between the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

UP, NS intermodal service to connect western, southern markets

The railroad service aims to offer truck-competitive transit times for multiple industries, including automotive and consumer goods.

Consumer confidence falls on dimming outlook for labor market

“After months of a frozen job market with little hiring outside of healthcare, people now see more industries turning to layoffs,” Navy Federal Credit Union Chief Economist Heather Long said.

Some truckers project stability in 2025 despite economic cracks

Contract freight and load boards are still making business worthwhile, owners say.

ZM Trucks launches US facility as EV incentives fade

The manufacturer says its commercialization strategy is focused on state-level programs that support fleet electrification, rather than federal funding.