Two parallel moves in Washington are steering the industry toward a de facto federal language mandate: a fresh Senate bill that would make commercial driver testing English-only and expanding federal leverage over noncompliant states, and an ongoing funding fight with California over roadside enforcement. Together they mark a notable shift…
WHITE HOUSE FINALIZES 25% TARIFFS ON IMPORTED MEDIUM- AND HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS; PARTS CREDIT EXPANDED President Trump signed orders imposing a 25% tariff on imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks and parts starting Nov. 1, while expanding a credit program to offset parts tariffs for U.S.-assembled vehicles. The move could reshape cross-border…
Federal trucking regulators removed five electronic logging devices from the government’s approved list on October 17, giving carriers a 60‑day window to swap them out and warning that drivers still using the devices after December 16 will be treated as operating without an ELD. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration…
Trailer maker Wabash has reached a settlement that ends a closely watched “nuclear verdict” lawsuit stemming from a 2019 underride crash, turning what had once been a $462 million courtroom threat into a $30 million payout. The agreement, disclosed in a recent securities filing and reported Oct. 15, trims the…
Efforts to require English proficiency across the U.S. trucking workforce are converging on Capitol Hill and inside the U.S. Department of Transportation, setting the stage for a de facto national mandate that could arrive faster than the industry expected. A new FreightWaves analysis points to overlapping bills that, together with…
The Port of Charleston is navigating a cooler container market as a global “trade reset” tempers import demand and changes how carriers deploy ships. South Carolina Ports’ latest tally shows September throughput of 212,363 TEUs — a touch below plan — underscoring that tariff whiplash and shifting service patterns are…
Global plans to put a price on oceangoing ship emissions hit the brakes on Friday, October 17, as the U.N.’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) adjourned its extraordinary session for a full year. The move followed a late-week campaign by the United States urging member states to reject the proposal, leaving…
Trailer maker Wabash has ended a yearlong legal overhang tied to a Missouri “nuclear verdict,” finalizing a settlement that caps the company’s direct payout at $30 million and brings a sprawling product‑liability fight to a close. The resolution, disclosed in recent reporting, marks the latest turn in a case that…
Why this matters to trucking Owner-operators and fleet managers are staring down crucial year-end tax choices. The IRS has raised the transportation per diem, confirmed 2025 mileage rates, and set inflation-adjusted Section 179 expensing limits—while Form 2290 (HVUT) deadlines and quarterly estimated tax dates march on. Here’s a practical, trucking-focused…
National Overview for Truckers — Saturday, October 18, 2025 A strong cold front is pushing from the southern Plains and Mid-South toward the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes today and tonight, producing widespread showers and thunderstorms with pockets of heavy rain. Out West, a Pacific storm brings cooler, unsettled weather…