Industry News

• Canada's Carney Holds Back Retaliation Until Next Week March 27, 2025
  Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will fight back against President Donald Trump’s tariffs on the auto sector, but he did not outline any new retaliatory measures against the U.S.
• Intellistop CEO Continues Fight for Pulsating Brake System March 27, 2025
  Michelle Hanby is seeking reconsideration of a petition denied by the FMCSA in 2022 that would have allowed broader use of the Intellistop's technology.
• Truck Makers Keep Options Open on EPA Emissions Regulations March 27, 2025
  EPA has yet to announce a timeline for the reconsideration of the GHG standards or re-evaluation of the NOx rule. Rulemakings typically take two or three years to formulate.
• February Used Truck Sales Slip After Previous Month Gains March 27, 2025
  Used Class 8 truck sales declined year over year in February with market uncertainty making it difficult to predict whether to invest in equipment, ACT Research reported.
• House Committee Eyes Major Parking Fixes for Truck Drivers March 27, 2025
  Members of the panel, tucked within the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, displayed bipartisan support for issues that matter to trucking during the March 26 session.
• Trump Budget, Tax Bill on Congress’ Spring Agenda March 27, 2025
  Ahead of the Easter recess, consideration of Trump administration nominees and a comprehensive budget and tax bill will dominate the Senate’s agenda.
• Mexico Seeks ‘Preferential Treatment’ From Trump on Tariffs March 27, 2025
  Mexico's Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said the country must ensure its exports to the U.S. get a lower tariff fee than others.
• Mississippi to Invest $12.85 Million in Inland Port Upgrade March 27, 2025
  Offering a cost-effective shipping gateway to the Gulf of America (formerly the Gulf of Mexico), the public port sits near the confluence of the Tennessee River and the Tombigbee Waterway.
• Europe Lashes Out Over Trump Auto Tariffs March 27, 2025
  European automakers on March 27 decried the U.S. import tax on cars as a heavy burden that will punish consumers and companies alike on both sides of the Atlantic.
• Tariffs on Canada Lumber Risk Pinching Toilet Paper Supply March 27, 2025
  President Donald Trump’s promised tariffs on softwood lumber risk disrupting the supply chain for something nobody wants to be caught without: toilet paper.
• Canadian Prime Minister Calls Auto Tariffs ‘Direct Attack’ March 27, 2025
  Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said March 26 that President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs are a “direct attack” on his country and that the trade war is hurting Americans.
• TT Podcasts: RoadSigns March 27, 2025
  Tommy Bazzell, director of strategic sales at Yokohama, details how the shifting landscape of tariffs and trade policies injects uncertainty into the industry. 
• Most Carmakers Stand to Feel Pain From Trump's Auto Tariffs March 27, 2025
  As the fallout from President Donald Trump’s tariff plans comes into relief, a harsh truth is emerging for the automotive industry: There are lots of losers and not many winners.
• Echo Global Logistics Opens Mexico City Office March 26, 2025
  Echo Global Logistics opened an office in Mexico City ahead of an expected doubling of its cross-border freight business in 2025 compared with 2024, the freight broker said.
• Hyundai Showcases $7.6B Georgia EV Plant, Announces Expansion March 26, 2025
  Hyundai celebrated the opening of its new $7.6 billion EV factory in Georgia by announcing plans to expand its production capacity by two-thirds to a total of 500,000 vehicles per year.