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As is typical with Daimler Truck’s pre-earnings sales announcements, no color was provided on the statistics. Daimler Truck will report its full third-quarter earnings on Nov. 7.

Some 14% of shippers serviced by 3PLs are extremely confident in their ability to adapt to the shifting sands of U.S. trade policy and myriad tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

Dynamic pricing is not new to the trucking industry, but momentum is growing and may be at a tipping point in the LTL and 3PL segments. CSCMP Edge 2025 attendees are told.

The global economy is holding up better than expected despite major shocks such as President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but Kristalina Georgieva says that resilience may not last.

Mexican officials vowed to push back against new tariffs the Trump administration is planning on heavy trucks, yet another hurdle the U.S. is throwing in front of its southern neighbor.

The Trump administration is considering canceling about $12 billion in energy projects, including funding for hydrogen ventures backed by U.S. oil majors, according to a list seen by Bloomberg.

While questions remain around transshipments, Jason Schenker of Prestige Economics said, “Mexico’s going to be a very big winner” when the trade pact is renegotiated.

China, typically the biggest buyer of U.S. soybeans, still hasn’t booked a single shipment of the crop from this year’s harvest.

A fund controlled by a unit of Jefferies Financial Group sunk nearly a quarter of its $3 billion trade finance portfolio into receivables tied to auto parts supplier First Brands Group.

Marshall Witt's appointment marks a return to familiar ground. He spent 15 years at FedEx earlier in his career, including in senior finance leadership positions at FedEx Freight.

Companies that paid the $165 billion in customs duties collected so far this fiscal year won’t have an easy time getting their money back.

Young truck driver

The DRIVE Safe Act promotes rigorous safety training for younger commercial drivers. The bill would enhance an apprenticeship program for prospective drivers once they obtain their CDLs.

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Canadian Hockey Stick Factory Fends Off Trump Tariffs

As Roustan Hockey faces a trade war launched by President Donald Trump, the disruption underscores the broader turmoil that’s left the Canadian economy reeling.

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GM Ends EV Tax Credit Plan and Offers Its Own Incentive

GM will give about $6,000 of its own cash for lease support and to keep EV sales going.

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US Seeks Significant Concessions on EU Trade Deal

The new demands come as the two sides prepare to negotiate the next steps of this summer’s trade deal, which set a 15% tariff on most EU goods entering the U.S.

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DOE Ends $7.5 Billion in Grants for Biden-Approved Projects

The Department of Energy terminated $7.5 billion in grants for 223 projects approved by the Biden administration including Paccar Inc.’s SuperTruck 3 program and two hydrogen hubs.

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Walmart trucks

The largest private carriers in North America have navigated volatile markets and shifting freight patterns this year as tariffs and trade deals shake up international supply chains.

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Transport Topics' 2025 Top 100 For-Hire Carriers list illustrates how weak freight market conditions have continued to squeeze margins for North America's largest motor carriers.

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