General News
DTNA Halts New Diesel Truck Sales in Oregon
One truck manufacturer has stopped taking orders for new diesel-powered trucks and buses in Oregon and two more are limiting sales there as a result of the state’s implementation of certain laws.
US Blocks Tax Credit for Foreign Biofuel Supplies
The move, a win for American farmers, comes after a flood of supplies from China reached U.S. shores at cheaper prices than soybean oil produced locally.
Biden Expands Russia Sanctions in Final Days in Office
The outgoing Democratic administration billed the new sanctions as the most significant to date against Moscow’s oil and liquefied natural gas sectors, the driver of Russia’s economy.
Canada Plots Tariff Retaliation If Trump Starts Trade War
Canada is drawing up plans for extensive tariffs against U.S. products if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his threat to put 25% levies on Canadian goods.
Winter Storm Prompts States of Emergency Across South
DALLAS — A powerful storm that dumped heavy snow and glazed roads with ice across Texas and Oklahoma lumbered eastward into southern states, prompting governors to declare states of emergency.
US Added a Strong 256,000 Jobs in December
WASHINGTON — U.S. hiring picked up unexpectedly in December as employers added 256,000 jobs, another sign of the economy’s resilience in the face of high interest rates.
Future of Transportation Caucus Highlights IIJA
Three senior House Democrats recently called on the Biden administration to protect certain funding obligations approved in 2021’s bipartisan infrastructure law.
Biden’s Policy Blitz Spurs Trump’s Day-One Reversal Pledge
Donald Trump has pledged that he’ll move immediately to reverse several actions undertaken by Joe Biden through executive action and legal challenge.
Cargo Ship Runs Aground in Delaware River Near Philadelphia
The Coast Guard was called to the scene around 6:30 p.m. Jan. 8 when the Algoma Verity — a 623-foot long bulk carrier — ran aground just north of the Ben Franklin Bridge
CES Showcases Advances in AI, Truck Safety
LAS VEGAS — From autonomous trucks to enhanced driver visibility in the cab, the commercial vehicle technologies on display at CES 2025 provided a potential glimpse into trucking’s future.
Economists Assail Trump’s Canada Trade Claims
‘President-elect Donald Trump has justified his threat of 25% tariffs on Canada by pointing to the U.S. trade deficit. Top Canadian economists say it’s all because the U.S. wants cheap oil.
LG Energy Posts Unexpected Loss as EV Demand Slows
Battery maker LG Energy Solution Ltd. reported an unexpected loss — sending its shares down — as cooling demand for electric cars hurt sales.
Trucking Costs Could Rise $93M Per Year During Bridge Repair
The closure of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March is set to increase the Mid-Atlantic trucking industry’s operating costs by $92.8 million in 2025, according to researchers.
US Greenhouse Gas Emissions Dip in 2024
U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and economic activity typically grow in tandem. But there are indications that the two are beginning to diverge, in an optimistic sign for the climate.
Yazaki Takes Aim at Truck Wiring With New Busbar Tech
LAS VEGAS — Yazaki Innovations unveiled a new line of busbars for trucks, as well as other types of vehicles and industrial applications, during CES 2025.
Taiwan’s Trade Surplus With US Jumps to Record
Taiwan’s trade surplus with the U.S. surged to a record high in 2024, a haul that could rankle President-elect Donald Trump as he returns to the White House.
Uncertainty Over Trump’s EV Policies Clouds ’25 Car Forecast
NEW YORK — Electric vehicle demand is expected to keep rising this year, but uncertainty over policy changes and tariffs is clouding the forecast.
Dockworkers Reach Tentative Agreement With Ports, Shippers
U.S. longshoremen reached a contract agreement with ports and shippers Jan. 8, averting a potential strike that could have damaged the American economy.
Uber, Lyft Drivers May See Higher Wages Under NYC Plan
The city’s plan threatens to further weigh on demand for ridesharing in a key market for Uber and Lyft, which are both warning that costs will be passed through to consumers.
Darren Schulte Named Interim CEO of Natso
Schulte takes over as the organization transitions from Lisa Mullings’ two-decade tenure. Mullings announced in December that she would step down at the end of 2024.