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NYC Congestion Pricing Judge Delays Ruling
A federal judge delayed his decision on the fate of New York City’s congestion pricing initiative, setting oral arguments for Jan. 28 in the legal fight over new tolls.
Senate Confirms MARAD, Coast Guard Leaders
“We have done hard things before. With this committee’s guidance, and in partnership with labor and industry, we can do them again," Maritime Administrator Stephen Carmel told senators.
Kargo Raises $42 Million to Scale AI Warehouse Tech
Kargo has secured $42 million in new funding as the warehouse automation company scales its loading dock technology with enterprise customers across multiple industries.
Truck Tonnage Nudges 0.2% Higher in November
Trucking activity in the U.S. climbed slightly in November, but shipments remain at low levels, according to American Trucking Associations.
Gas Prices Are Lower This Holiday Season
According to data from motor club AAA, the national average for unleaded gasoline has stayed below the $3 mark since Dec. 2, falling to its lowest level of about $2.85 a gallon on Dec. 22.
US Holds Off on New Chinese Chip Tariffs Amid Trump-Xi Truce
The U.S. accused China of engaging in unfair trade practices in the semiconductor sector, but is declining to impose additional tariffs on chip imports until at least mid-2027.
Market Uncertainty to Follow Trucking Into 2026
President Trump's approach to renegotiating trade deals has injected unease into international supply chains as well as a domestic trucking industry already 2½ years into a downturn.
Economy Expands at Surprisingly Strong 4.3% Annual Rate
U.S. GDP from July through September — the economy’s total output of goods and services — rose from its 3.8% growth rate in the April-June quarter, the Commerce Department said Dec. 23.
Highway Bill Leads 2026 Congressional Agenda
“We’re going to have a very aggressive legislative agenda coming right out of the gates in January,” " House Speaker Mike Johnson said Dec. 16.
Samsung Unit to Buy ZF’s Driver Assistance Arm for $1.8B
The deal will combine Harman’s cockpit expertise with market-leading camera technology for the next generation of so-called software-defined cars.
Colorado Faces $24M Federal Funding Cut Over CDL Response
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis called it a case of “crossed wires,” saying the state has “finished the investigation and we are conducting a final review of the findings."
Schneider Grows Dedicated Fleet to Near 8,600 Tractors
The expansion of the fleet followed swiftly on the heels of the largest acquisition in Schneider’s 90-year history: the 2024 acquisition of dedicated truckload-focused Cowan Systems.
Tesla Promotes Post-Crash Door Safety Feature for Some Cars
Tesla is newly promoting features intended to make it easier for first responders to enter its cars after crashes, following months of scrutiny over the safety of its door designs.
Jim Beam Stops Production at Key Distillery Amid Bourbon Glut
Bourbon maker Jim Beam plans to pause production at its main U.S. distillery for all of 2026 after slumping demand caused an oversupply of whiskey.
US Halts Offshore Wind Leases in New Setback for Industry
The U.S. is suspending leases for all five wind farms under construction off the East Coast in the latest blow to a sector that’s been targeted repeatedly by the Trump administration.
FBI, TIA Expand Information Sharing on Cargo Theft
The FBI has been working with TIA to streamline relaying of information and reports from TIA members about cargo theft activity, both traditional and more sophisticated.
US Trailer Market Nears End of Subdued Year
U.S. trailer orders fell 37% below prior-year results in November, with freight market pressures continuing to weigh on activity, ACT Research reported.
Ports on Track for Record Year Despite Back-End Slowdown
U.S. port container volumes fell in November, but major gateways including Los Angeles and Long Beach remain on track for one of their strongest years on record.
Crossword Puzzle Solution for December 22, 2025
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the December 22, 2025 print edition.
Senior Republicans Oppose Trump’s Cannabis Order
A group of House Republicans are urging President Trump to think twice about reclassifying marijuana as a less severe drug, pointing to potential harm to the nation’s children and young adults.