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Truck Prices to Rise as Early as May Due to Tariffs

Truck manufacturers are set to raise the prices of new Class 8 tractors as early as May as a result of tariffs on U.S. imports, with further hikes likely on the way.

April 10, 2025
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Amazon Equips Some Drivers in Europe With Defibrillators

Amazon.com Inc. equipped some delivery vans in Europe with defibrillators to see if drivers crisscrossing residential areas could speed up aid to heart attack victims.

April 10, 2025
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Hill Republicans Escalate Pushback on Biden-Era EV Guidance

Congressional Republicans have ramped up their opposition to Biden-era guidance designed to promote electric vehicles at the expense of those powered by fossil fuels.

April 10, 2025
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No New Tariffs for Canada, Mexico Under Trump Update

President Donald Trump’s sudden change to tariff policy on April 9 won’t affect the rates that currently apply to Canadian and Mexican products, according to a White House official.

April 9, 2025
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US-China Trade War Intensifies With No End in Sight

On April 9, Trump ratcheted up pressure on China, raising the import duty to 125%, even as he announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for dozens of other trade partners.

April 9, 2025
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Ohio Truckers Land Wins in $11 Billion Transportation Budget

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a transportation bill allocating a two-year, $11 billion budget, including funds championed by the state trucking association, for new truck parking spaces.

April 9, 2025
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NACFE Unveils ‘Messy Middle’ Initiative Fleets

The goal of the latest initiative — NACFE’s fifth Run on Less program — is to explore various alternative fueling options and investigate the need for infrastructure changes.

April 9, 2025
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US Exits Talks on Carbon Cutting Goal for Ships

The U.S. abandoned global talks aimed at cutting shipping’s carbon emissions and threatened to counter against any fees that the country’s merchant fleet incurs if the initiative proceeds.

April 9, 2025
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Freight Marketplace Cargado Raises $12M to Expand Operations

Load board company Cargado gained $12 million through a recent funding round with the aim of bolstering its cross-border freight marketplace, the company announced April 7.

April 8, 2025
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Tariff Fears Drive Surge in Consumer Spending

Trump’s tariffs are rattling U.S. consumers, who are stocking up on everything from cars to olive oil and iPhones. The behavior offers some good news for scrambling businesses.

April 8, 2025