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

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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

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

Trucking groups react to speed limiters repeal

The withdrawal drew support but also neutral stances, following a longstanding debate.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 8, 2025

Shippers are being more decisive despite uncertainty: Ryder

The Trump administration’s sweeping new tax law has provided clarity for some supply chain customers, CEO Robert Sanchez told investors.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 4, 2025

US, Mexico agree to extend USMCA-tariff pause

The two countries will continue to negotiate over a 90-day period during which imports from Mexico will avoid a planned 30% tariff from the Trump administration. 

By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 1, 2025

US, South Korea strike tariff deal, Trump says

Under the proposed agreement, imports from South Korea would be subject to a 15% tariff while U.S.-originating goods would be exempt from duties.

By Kelly Stroh • July 30, 2025

EPA seeks to reverse 2009 emissions framework

The proposed measure could produce sweeping ripple effects on regulations such as last year’s phase three greenhouse gas emissions rule for heavy-duty trucks.

By David Taube • July 30, 2025

Paccar weighs risks of tariffs, US security threat investigation

The truck manufacturer anticipates a $75 million hit from tariffs in Q3, but Q4 impacts may vary depending on the U.S. commerce secretary’s findings.

By Haley Cawthon • July 29, 2025

US installs 17% tariff on tomatoes from Mexico

The action came after the Commerce Department ended a six-year agreement favored by U.S. distributors and importers.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 22, 2025

Federal excise tax changes fall short in Congress

Legislators have tried this year to repeal or drastically reduce a longtime fee on new trucking equipment, including through the “big beautiful bill.”

By David Taube • July 18, 2025