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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said California is the only state that is failing to enforce English-language requirements for truckers.
Volume is expected to slow in coming months as President Trump’s tariffs bite into profit margins and impact consumer prices, and uncertainty over the U.S.-China trade war increases.
The measure would require that commercial drivers comprehend traffic signs in English, as well as respond to official notices and prepare reports in English.
The tractors will be Talke’s first low- or zero-emissions Class 8 semis and will be used for drayage runs in the Houston area. The trucks are expected to have a range of 300 to 350 miles.
Lazer Logistics appointed Josh Lee as president, effective immediately, the company announced Oct. 14.
Presidential visits during oral arguments are rare, but President Trump considers this "one of the most important cases ever brought, because we will be defenseless," without tariffs.
September Medium-Duty Sales Continue Trending Below 2024
President Donald Trump's use of tariffs as a cornerstone of his trade agenda has added to existing market uncertainties that make investing in equipment more difficult.
Stellantis to Invest $13B to Expand US Operations
More than 5,000 new jobs will be spread across plants in Illinois, Ohio, Michigan and Indiana.
Greer Says China Trade Tensions Could Subside Soon
“We’ve been pretty successful in finding a path forward with them in the past so we think we’ll be able to work through it,” Jamieson Greer said Oct. 14 in an interview with CNBC.
Michelin’s North American Sales Drop on Slow Truck Demand
Sales in North America slumped close to 10% during the third quarter, dragged down by slower demand for trucks and heavy-duty vehicles used in agriculture, Michelin said.
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