25% TARIFFS ON IMPORTED MEDIUM- AND HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS, PARTS TAKE EFFECT NOV. 1
A presidential proclamation set 25% duties on imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks and parts starting 12:01 a.m. ET Nov. 1 (buses at 10%). USMCA-qualified heavy trucks may apply the 25% only to non‑U.S. content via a Commerce-run process.
WHITE HOUSE EXPANDS TARIFF RELIEF FOR U.S. AUTO PRODUCTION AS NEW TRUCK DUTIES START
Alongside the Nov. 1 truck tariffs, the administration extended 3.75% annual duty‑offset credits for U.S.-assembled vehicles and engines through 2030, aiming to blunt costs while pushing production onshore.
NOV. 1 START DATE ARRIVES FOR U.S. HEAVY-TRUCK IMPORT TARIFFS AFTER EARLIER DELAY
Following industry pushback and a one‑month delay, 25% duties on medium‑ and heavy‑duty truck imports are now in effect, with OEMs and suppliers watching for carve‑outs and implementation guidance.
COMMERCE FINALIZES SECTION 232 TRUCK TARIFFS; SOME IMPORTS MAY QUALIFY FOR OFFSETS
The U.S. formalized 25% duties on Class 3–8 trucks and key components effective Nov. 1, with partial offsets possible for USMCA‑qualifying content and U.S. final assembly under defined processes.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS NOV. 2; EXPECT EARLIER SUNSETS AND SCHEDULING RIPPLE EFFECTS
Clocks fell back at 2 a.m. local time Sunday, potentially shifting pickup/delivery windows and increasing evening darkness for drivers as peak season ramps up.
NEW YORK DMV WARNS OF DROWSY DRIVING AS CLOCKS FALL BACK, URGES “STAY AWAKE! STAY ALIVE!”
Officials caution that time shifts can disrupt sleep and heighten crash risk, encouraging commercial and passenger drivers to watch for fatigue this week and adjust schedules accordingly.
CAPITOL CHRISTMAS TREE TOUR ROLLS THROUGH NEVADA TODAY; KNIGHT‑SWIFT HAULS “SILVER BELLE”
The 53‑foot red fir departs Nevada with Sunday stops in Lovelock and Elko, spotlighting the Kenworth T680 tractor and the professional driver hauling the “People’s Tree.”
IOWA DOT: OVERNIGHT I‑235→I‑80 RAMP AND I‑80 WEST CLOSURES NOV. 2–3 NEAR DES MOINES
Paving work at the Northeast Mixmaster will detour EB I‑235 traffic to WB I‑80 and close a section of WB I‑80 from 10 p.m.–4/5 a.m.; marked detours are in place.
FMCSA EXTENDS BROKER/FREIGHT FORWARDER FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY COMPLIANCE TO JAN. 16, 2026
The agency synchronized compliance dates to allow industry time to register in a new online system and for FMCSA to process filings tied to its 2023 final rule.
NWS CHEYENNE HIGHLIGHTS HIGH‑WIND‑PRONE I‑80/I‑25 CORRIDORS; USE GUST GUIDANCE TO AVOID BLOWOVERS
Hourly wind tools for Arlington, Buford, Bordeaux and Wyo Hill help carriers time crossings in southeast Wyoming where light/high‑profile CMVs face frequent high‑wind hazards.
Forecasters note cold temps, gusty conditions and slick spots in Colorado’s high country; check travel condition maps and plan extra time for CMV operations over major corridors.
USPS PUBLISHES 2025 HOLIDAY SHIPPING DEADLINES FOR LOWER 48, ALASKA/HAWAII, TERRITORIES
For Christmas delivery, USPS recommends Dec. 17 (Ground Advantage/First‑Class), Dec. 18 (Priority) and Dec. 20 (Priority Mail Express) in the contiguous U.S., with separate cutoffs for Alaska, Hawaii and military mail.
FEDEX POSTS 2025 HOLIDAY OPERATIONS SCHEDULE AND SHIPPING DEADLINES FOR PEAK SEASON
Carriers can plan pickups and deliveries using the published holiday operating calendar and cutoff timelines across Express, Ground and Freight networks.
OLD DOMINION TO IMPLEMENT 4.9% LTL GENERAL RATE INCREASE ON NOV. 3
ODFL’s GRI takes effect Monday to partially offset real estate, equipment, technology and labor costs, with impacts varying by lane and distance.
FMCSA REVOKES 3 ELDs; GRACE PERIOD ENDS NOV. 2 WITH FULL ENFORCEMENT NOV. 3
Motor carriers using the revoked devices must switch to compliant ELDs; after Nov. 2, drivers using the affected models may be cited and placed out of service under CVSA criteria.
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