US TARIFF OF 15% ON JAPAN AUTO EXPORTS KICKS IN TODAY
Beginning 12:01 a.m. ET on Sept. 16, the U.S. implemented a 15% tariff on Japanese autos and parts under a new pact, shifting from prior levies and potentially reshaping North American parts and finished-vehicle flows.
SENATE DEMOCRATS MOVE TO FORCE VOTES ON CANADA, BRAZIL TARIFFS
Sen. Tim Kaine said he’ll introduce bipartisan resolutions to end emergency declarations underpinning tariffs on Canada and Brazil, keeping political pressure high as shippers and carriers navigate cost and routing changes tied to trade policy.
PERFORMANCE FOOD, US FOODS TO EVALUATE POTENTIAL COMBINATION
The foodservice distributors agreed to share information on a possible deal that could create a $100B-sales giant, with any tie-up likely to draw antitrust scrutiny and carry major implications for private fleet operations and cold chain logistics.
RIVIAN BREAKS GROUND ON $5 BILLION GEORGIA PLANT DESPITE EV INCENTIVE ROLLBACK
Rivian began construction east of Atlanta, positioning the site for future R2 and R3 models and long-term output growth that would expand inbound parts and outbound finished-vehicle trucking across the Southeast corridor.
GEOTAB LAUNCHES AI DASHCAM WITH IN‑CAB COACHING TO CURB RISKY DRIVING
Geotab’s new dual‑facing GO Focus Plus uses AI to detect behaviors like tailgating and phone use, delivering instant voice prompts; early pilots showed sharp reductions in risky events, offering fleets a path to lower crash and insurance costs.
BOT AUTO COMPLETES DRIVERLESS VALIDATION RUN ON HOUSTON ROADS
The startup executed a sunset, no‑driver, 40‑mile hub‑to‑hub validation on I‑10/I‑90 and plans its first commercial cargo run between Houston and San Antonio, underscoring accelerating AV trucking pilots in Texas lanes.
NHTSA OPENS PROBE INTO TESLA DOOR HANDLES AFTER ENTRAPMENT REPORTS
Regulators launched a preliminary evaluation into Model Y exterior handles that may become inoperative during power loss, citing cases where children were trapped—an investigation with broader safety and compliance implications for fleets using EVs.
C.H. ROBINSON ROLLS OUT MEXICO CROSS‑BORDER CONSOLIDATION TO CUT LTL COSTS
A new AI‑enabled service consolidates shipments south of the border via bonded warehouses, aiming to trim shipper costs by up to 40% and improve visibility by up to 48 hours for automotive and LTL flows into the U.S.
MACK’S REMAN DIVISION HITS 50 YEARS, EXPANDS SUSTAINABLE PARTS OUTPUT
REMACK marked its golden anniversary, highlighting facilities in Pennsylvania and North Carolina that remanufacture more than 25 product lines—an efficiency lever for fleets seeking lower‑cost, lower‑emissions maintenance solutions.
WHITE HOUSE NAMES EMERGENCY BOARD TO AVERT LIRR STRIKE, FREEZING WORK STOPPAGES
President Trump appointed a board to mediate the Long Island Rail Road labor dispute, triggering a 120‑day cooling‑off period and reducing near‑term risk of service disruptions that could ripple into regional commuter and freight movements.
EIA: U.S. DIESEL AVERAGE SLIPS TO $3.739/GALLON FOR WEEK OF SEPT. 15
National on‑highway diesel dipped 2.7 cents week over week, with Midwest and Lower Atlantic leading declines; lower pump prices offer modest relief for carrier operating costs amid continued market volatility.
IAM SETS FRIDAY VOTE ON BOEING DEFENSE OFFER AS 6‑WEEK STRIKE DRAGS ON
A new four‑year proposal heads to a vote, potentially ending a St. Louis‑area walkout that has squeezed aerospace supply chains; resolution would ease pressure on component suppliers and specialized trucking tied to defense production.
This daily digest was prepared exclusively for TruckStopInsider.com. Republishing is permitted only with proper credit and a link back to the original source.
