US imposes 35% tariff on Canada imports

President Donald Trump said the duties will take effect Aug. 1, except for goods under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated Aug. 1, 2025

Trump rolls out reciprocal tariffs for Japan, South Korea, others

The U.S. detailed the rates it will impose on imports from certain countries starting Aug. 1 in mostly identical letters shared by the president.

By Philip Neuffer • Updated July 12, 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

Trump tax law draws praise, criticism from industry groups

The final tax package restores a 100% bonus depreciation provision, but a ban on overtime taxes fails to benefit truckers, stakeholders noted.

By David Taube • July 7, 2025

US preps for August return of country-specific reciprocal tariffs

The Trump administration plans to reinstate the levies Aug. 1 after alerting individual trading partners of their specific duty rates starting Monday.

By Philip Neuffer • July 7, 2025

US manufacturing activity improved in June, but sentiment remains low

Weak demand and price increases continued last month as a return of country-specific tariffs looms, according to the Institute for Supply Management.

By Nathan Owens • July 2, 2025

Medical examiners’ records must be filed electronically: FMCSA

Thirty-seven states are already compliant with the new rule, which aims to reduce document fraud.

By Haley Cawthon • July 1, 2025

CPKC aims to remedy service disruptions by mid-July

Issues with a technology transition have led to increased dwell time and missed switches.

By Kelly Stroh • June 30, 2025

DOT agencies withdraw speed limiters proposal

The move was part of a "pro-trucker package" that also declared funding for truck parking and highlighted efforts to reduce regulatory burdens.

By David Taube • June 27, 2025

Fed on hold to see if tariff-induced inflation persists, Powell says

“A majority of my committee has said that they do expect to cut rates between now and the end of the year,” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.

By Jim Tyson • June 27, 2025

Trump signs resolutions killing California’s zero-emissions rules

President Donald Trump called for ending electric vehicle mandates, signing off on a trio of congressional joint resolutions.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 13, 2025

NYC’s congestion pricing could be halted, but the data says it’s working

TomTom data shows a significant shift in traffic patterns, with congestion levels dropping considerably across the city, a company expert says.

By Ralf-Peter Schäfer • June 10, 2025

FMCSA seeking to overhaul IT budget

The agency is proposing staff reductions while also aiming to modernize its technology systems.

By David Taube • June 9, 2025

FMCSA rear impact guard labeling issue part of deregulation push

A rule involving worn-out and illegible stickers, issues that the government has advised are not problematic, could soon be officially voided.

By David Taube • June 4, 2025

Daimler recalls over 21K trucks

Western Star 47X and 49X trucks could have potential short circuits due to an incorrect installation, the truck manufacturer said.

By David Taube • June 2, 2025

Labor Dept. drops Biden-era ESG fiduciary rule

The agency will no longer defend the rule allowing retirement plan managers to consider environmental, social and governance factors.

By Lamar Johnson • June 2, 2025

‘No longer necessary’: FMCSA seeks to reduce redundant reporting of traffic violations

The clamp-down comes amid a Trump administration push for deregulation where possible.

By David Taube • June 2, 2025

US court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs

The Court of International Trade said the president overstepped his authority halting various duties. After an appeal, the ruling has been paused.

By Edwin Lopez • Updated May 29, 2025

Congress revokes Advanced Clean Trucks waiver, creating ambiguity for refuse fleets

Last week, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution revoking waivers allowing California to implement several zero-emissions truck policies. The change may give fleet owners “some relief” even as a transition continues.

By Jacob Wallace • May 28, 2025

FMCSA reveals English proficiency enforcement standards

Drivers who fail to pass a two-step test could be placed out of service as of June 25, per the new criteria.

By Edwin Lopez • May 27, 2025

Congress could soon revoke California’s vehicle emissions standards

State and local authority over air quality will be jeopardized if Congress revokes California’s auto emissions limits, experts say.

By Dan Zukowski • May 15, 2025

DOT awards $3.2B to 180 projects

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the Biden administration left the transportation department with 3,200 unobligated grants.

By Dan Zukowski • May 14, 2025

America’s infrastructure notches first-ever ‘C’ grade

Federal funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act helped lift the condition of many categories in the American Society of Civil Engineers’ new report card.

By Julie Strupp • May 12, 2025

US, China agree to reduce tariff rates for 90 days

By Wednesday, the two countries will charge 10% baseline duties during the period and remove certain retaliatory levies that pushed rates over 100%.

By Philip Neuffer • May 12, 2025

DOL orders staff not to enforce Biden-era independent contractor rule

The Labor Department is still considering whether to rescind the rule, which faces ongoing litigation.

By Ryan Golden • May 7, 2025

California DMV proposes new AV regulation framework

Heavy-duty autonomous vehicles over 10,001 pounds can be tested with a DMV-approved permit under the state’s new framework.

By Alejandra Carranza • May 5, 2025