Trucking conferences to attend in 2026

Mark your travel calendar with this annual guide of events for trucking industry leaders and stakeholders.

By David Taube • Oct. 1, 2025

CDL emergency ruling draws support from trucking groups

The standard for obtaining a CDL has become stricter for non-U.S. citizen drivers, which the industry sees as a positive move.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 1, 2025

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Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive

These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry. 

By Trucking Dive staff

DOT seeks input to reduce cargo theft

Feedback could help the department close loopholes that some carriers exploit.

By David Taube • Sept. 30, 2025

How Oct. 1 truck tariffs might play out for the industry

Potential impact will largely depend on whether the policy affects truck parts and the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

By David Taube • Sept. 30, 2025

CFOs expect tariff-fueled price pressures to persist into 2026

On average, CFOs say price growth at their organizations would be roughly 25% lower next year if not for the impact of tariffs, according to survey results.

By Alexei Alexis • Sept. 30, 2025

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.

By David Taube • Sept. 26, 2025

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.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 26, 2025

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.

By Philip Neuffer • Sept. 25, 2025

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.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 22, 2025

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.

By David Taube • Sept. 18, 2025

Fed trims main rate, forecasts 2 more cuts this year

Policymakers reduced borrowing costs for the first time in 2025.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 18, 2025

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.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 16, 2025

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.

By David Taube • Sept. 16, 2025

Supreme Court to hear Trump’s tariff legality case in November

The high court granted an expedited review of an appellate court finding that the president's sweeping tariffs were illegal.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 9, 2025

Labor Department seeks to cancel 2024 independent contractor rule

Trucking groups representing large fleets and independent contractors alike have expressed their support for protecting the business model.

By David Taube • Sept. 9, 2025

Trump administration calls on SCOTUS to decide tariffs’ legality

The Solicitor General asked the court to decide by Sept. 10 whether to grant a review of an appellate court ruling that found President Donald Trump's global tariffs illegal.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 5, 2025

August manufacturing activity flat as tariff uncertainty looms: PMI

Production fell 3.6 percentage points over the previous month, wiping out gains from new orders, according to the Institute for Supply Management.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 2, 2025

6 trucking execs weigh in on English proficiency enforcement standards

Leaders at several trucking companies discussed the policy’s potential impact on the industry, such as anticipated capacity exits.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 28, 2025

DOT threatens funding cuts for 3 states over language proficiency standard

Secretary Sean Duffy said California, New Mexico and Washington are not enforcing federal standards and have 30 days to make changes.

By David Taube • Updated Aug. 27, 2025

AV firm Bot Auto aims for driverless deliveries in 2025

Manufacturer and industry partner Steves & Sons envisions initial autonomous routes connecting several key cities in Texas.

By David Taube • Aug. 25, 2025

US pauses some visas for commercial truck drivers

The pause, which is effective immediately, applies to candidates seeking H-2B, E-2 and EB-3 work visas, a State Department spokesperson said.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 22, 2025

Canada to scale back retaliatory tariffs for US imports on Sept. 1

The country will lift levies on goods compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement while maintaining sector-specific duties on steel, aluminum and cars.

By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 22, 2025

US, EU agree to terms of framework trade pact

The two trading partners documented provisions of a deal that would set a 15% tariff on many EU imports, including cars, auto parts, pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.

By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 21, 2025

De minimis’ end may boost intermodal cross-border activity

Meanwhile, the eradication of the exemption for shipments from China and Hong Kong is roiling the air cargo sector, according to industry experts.

By Kelly Stroh • Aug. 13, 2025

Truck manufacturers sue CARB over zero-emission vehicle plan

Four OEMs filed the lawsuit in a move to bring clarity regarding a state and federal conflict over which emissions regulations the companies must follow.

By David Taube • Aug. 12, 2025