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Tariff Impact Threatens Critical Trucking Industries❗️The transportation sector is bracing for the possibility that a sl...
02/05/2025

Tariff Impact Threatens Critical Trucking Industries❗️

The transportation sector is bracing for the possibility that a slew of new tariffs could soon hit some of its most critically important industries, according to experts. ⚠️

“If the Trump administration moves forward with proposed tariffs against Mexico, Canada and China, it would impact over 50% of U.S. imports by volume according to Project44 data,” said Jenna Slagle, senior data analyst at Project44. “Canada was the top area the United States shipped exports to in 2024, accounting for about 43% of all exports. It is the largest consumer of United States exports, both by volume and value.” 📣

President Donald Trump kicked off a trade dispute with the three countries soon after taking office, announcing 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. He also proposed a 10% tariff on China. However, the White House pushed by one month the original Feb. 4 deadline for implementation of the tariffs with its two neighbors after some initial negotiations centered largely on border issues. 📊

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ATRI: US Highways Congestion Hit Record High in 2022❗️Snarled traffic on U.S. highways added $108.8 billion in costs to ...
02/03/2025

ATRI: US Highways Congestion Hit Record High in 2022❗️

Snarled traffic on U.S. highways added $108.8 billion in costs to the trucking industry in 2022, up from $94.6 billion in 2021, according to a new Cost of Congestion study published by the American Transportation Research Institute. 📊

The study, part of ATRI’s ongoing highway-performance measurement research, marks a record-high national congestion cost. 📝

ATRI utilized a variety of data sources, including its substantial truck GPS database and Operational Costs benchmarks, to calculate the impact of trucking delays on major U.S. roadways. 🚚

“While the total hours of congestion decreased slightly in 2022 from record 2021 highs due to a softening freight market, the cost of operating a truck during this period increased at a much greater rate,” said the study, made public Jan. 28. “As a result, the overall cost of congestion increased by 15% year over year. 📣

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White House Confirms Tariffs Set for Feb. 1❗️WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will put in place 25% tariffs on import...
02/01/2025

White House Confirms Tariffs Set for Feb. 1❗️

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will put in place 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on goods from China effective Feb. 1, the White House said, but it provided no word on whether there would be any exemptions to the measures that could result in swift price increases to U.S. consumers. 📌

Trump had been threatening the tariffs to ensure greater cooperation from the countries on stopping illegal immigration and the smuggling of chemicals used for fentanyl, but he has also pledged to use tariffs to boost domestic manufacturing and raise revenues for the federal government. ⚠️

“Starting tomorrow, those tariffs will be in place,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters. “These are promises made and promises kept by the president.” 📣

The tariffs carry both political and economic risks for Trump, who is just two weeks into his second term. Many voters backed the Republican on the promise that he could tamp down inflation, but the possibility of tariffs could trigger higher prices and potentially disrupt the energy, auto, lumber and agricultural sectors. 📊

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Honda Recalls 295,000 Honda, Acura Vehicles❗️Honda said it is voluntarily recalling about 295,000 Honda and Acura vehicl...
01/30/2025

Honda Recalls 295,000 Honda, Acura Vehicles❗️

Honda said it is voluntarily recalling about 295,000 Honda and Acura vehicles in the United States to update the fuel injection electronic unit, a device that determines how much fuel enters the engine. ⚠️

The recalls affect the 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type S and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type S, the automaker said. 📌

The fuel injection electronic unit was improperly programmed, Honda said. Sudden changes in the throttle — a valve that controls the amount of air that enters the engine, according to carfax.com — could light up the check engine light and cause the engine to lose power, stop and/or stall. This could increase the risk of a crash or injury. 📝

As of Jan. 29, “American Honda has not received any confirmed reports of crashes or injuries related to this issue,” the company said. 📣

Honda said it “self-diagnosed” the issue with the fuel injection electronic unit by monitoring data from its vehicles. The company determined there was a need to perform a software update on the fuel injection electronic control unit. 📊

Diesel Price Drops 5.6¢ to $3.659 a Gallon ✅The national average diesel price reversed course and dropped 5.6 cents to $...
01/28/2025

Diesel Price Drops 5.6¢ to $3.659 a Gallon ✅

The national average diesel price reversed course and dropped 5.6 cents to $3.659, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Jan. 27. 📉

The current price comes just one week after an 11.3-cent spike, the largest gain in nearly 1½ years. A 13.9-cent surge the week of Aug. 14, 2023, put the price of a gallon of diesel at $4.378. 🚚

This week’s price also is 9.8 cents more than it was in the first reporting period of 2025 and 20.8 cents less than at this time in 2024. 📊

Regional Trends 📌
The Gulf Coast, at 7.7 cents a gallon, saw the second-biggest drop of the week after the Midwest (8 cents). Last week, the Gulf Coast’s 13.4-cent increase was the largest of the PADD regions. The only current increases came in the East Coast subregions of New England and Central Atlantic, each less than 2 cents a gallon.

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How AI Is Unlocking New Value From Onboard Cameras ✅As the use of onboard cameras has expanded in the trucking industry,...
01/26/2025

How AI Is Unlocking New Value From Onboard Cameras ✅

As the use of onboard cameras has expanded in the trucking industry, so have the capabilities of these video-based systems, which increasingly utilize artificial intelligence to more efficiently extract insights from video and ultimately improve fleet safety. 🚚

Predictive analysis of driver behavior, customized driver coaching and exoneration from liability in crashes are among benefits that fleet operators can realize from the use of AI-enabled camera systems on heavy trucks, trucking and technology executives said. 📝

“These days professional drivers really demand a certain level of protection from any fleet that they want to work for,” said Michael Lasko, an executive at Boyle Transportation and Skelton USA. That includes “exonerations from false claims or frivolous claims [and] coaching and skills development.” 📣

Boyle Transportation and Skelton USA started using onboard cameras in 2016 and switched to AI-enabled video systems from Netradyne about three years ago. 📊

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State Trucking Groups Tout CARB Retreat, Continue Fight❗️State trucking associations whose statehouse legislators chose ...
01/24/2025

State Trucking Groups Tout CARB Retreat, Continue Fight❗️

State trucking associations whose statehouse legislators chose to follow California emission regulations welcomed the defeat of the Golden State’s Advanced Clean Fleets rule, but remain concerned about how their states may still impose versions of the Advanced Clean Trucks regulations. 🚚

The California Air Resources Board abandoned its pursuit of regulatory approval by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of its ACF rule Jan. 14. However, CARB’s Advanced Clean Trucks regulation is still being enforced in California and taking effect at various stages in 10 states. ⚠️

The first states that have CARB’s ACT restrictions beginning this year are Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon and Washington. Vermont’s start date is 2026. Colorado, Maryland, New Mexico and Rhode Island begin in 2027. 📝

“While we view this as a positive, it wasn’t entirely unexpected and really does not impact Maryland,” said Louis Campion, president and CEO of Maryland Motor Truck Association. “EPA had never given the waiver yet to California on the ACF rule [which was a purchase requirement for zero-emission trucks in California], only on the Advanced Clean Trucks Rule [which is the sales requirement on the manufacturers to sell an increasing percentage of ZEV trucks].” 📣

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Truck Makers Gear Up for Second-Half Start to Pre-Buy ✅Orders for new Class 8 tractors were on the rise as 2024 ended, b...
01/22/2025

Truck Makers Gear Up for Second-Half Start to Pre-Buy ✅

Orders for new Class 8 tractors were on the rise as 2024 ended, but an anticipated rush among fleets to “pre-buy” new trucks before stricter federal emissions standards are due to take effect has, so far, not taken hold. 📊

The possibility of a rollback of federal emissions regulations from the Trump administration further clouds the outlook. 📈

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rules currently on the books will require model year 2027 heavy-duty trucks to emit no more than 0.035 gram of nitrogen oxides per horsepower hour, and industry watchers warn the advancements required to achieve these numbers could add as much as $20,000 to $30,000 to the sticker price of new semis. As a result, carriers are expected to ramp up purchasing of model 2025 and 2026 trucks. This pre-buy — for which a 2024 kickoff had been predicted by some — has been stymied by a frustratingly weak freight environment and, now, possible policy changes from the White House. 📝

“Earlier this year, we were very convinced the pre-buy was going to start this year,” Magnus Koeck, vice president of strategy, marketing and brand management at Volvo Trucks North America, told Transport Topics in an interview in late December. Now he’s looking toward the back half of 2025. “I think we will see an uptick midyear,” said Koeck. “A year from now will look very different from today.” 📣

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A. Duie Pyle Reopens Ex-Yellow Terminals❗️A. Duie Pyle in a fast start to 2025 set in motion plans to open four new less...
01/20/2025

A. Duie Pyle Reopens Ex-Yellow Terminals❗️

A. Duie Pyle in a fast start to 2025 set in motion plans to open four new less-than-truckload terminals. ✅

Pyle, which ranks No. 57 on the Transport Topics Top 100 list of the largest for-hire carriers in North America, set Jan. 20 as the day it will open a new terminal in Camp Hill, Pa. That follows the Jan. 13 opening of another terminal in Erie, Pa. The company, based in West Chester, Pa., expects to open two more before the end of the first quarter. 📝

Camp Hill includes 85 LTL service center doors and is located on an 11-acre site. The service center underwent an overhaul ahead of opening, while work on the fleet maintenance facilities is ongoing, Pyle LTL Solutions Chief Operating Officer John Luciani told Transport Topics. 📣

Upon opening, that facility will have 35 drivers, 18 dockworkers, five fleet technicians and six leaders, but by the end of 2025, Camp Hill is expected to have over 150 employees. 📌

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J.B. Hunt Ends 2024 With Slight Revenue Decline 📌J.B. Hunt Transport Services ended the year slightly behind where it wa...
01/18/2025

J.B. Hunt Ends 2024 With Slight Revenue Decline 📌

J.B. Hunt Transport Services ended the year slightly behind where it was during the prior fourth quarter amid efforts to reinvest and improve operations, the company reported Jan. 16. 📝

The Lowell, Ark.-based carrier posted net income of $155.5 million, or diluted earnings per share of $1.53, for the three months ending Dec. 31. That compared with $153.5 million, $1.47, during the same time the previous year. The total operating revenue decreased 5% to $3.15 billion from $3.3 billion. 📊

“While 2024 was a continuation of the challenging freight environment, I am proud of the work of our team and how we position the company for our future,” J.B. Hunt CEO Shelley Simpson said during a call with investors. “We focus on providing excellent service to our customers, improving on our record-setting safety performance, and remaining cost discipline, all while leveraging our strategic investments in our people, technology and capacity.” 📣

J.B. Hunt has been heavily reinvesting in the business to better prepare for future expansion. Simpson noted the business is being positioned for long-term growth that generates appropriate returns on capital and value for shareholders. ⚡️

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Trucking Industry Scores Win as CARB Drops ACF Mandate 📌The California Air Resources Board has backed down on a regulato...
01/16/2025

Trucking Industry Scores Win as CARB Drops ACF Mandate 📌

The California Air Resources Board has backed down on a regulatory proposal that would have required trucking companies to gradually add zero-emission vehicles to their fleets, a dramatic shift that was welcomed by trucking leaders. ⚠️

Known as the Advanced Clean Fleets Rule, the law would have mandated for certain truck and bus fleets in the state a phased-in deployment of ZEVs in their operations. Separately, California also has proposed an Advanced Clean Trucks rule that requires manufacturers only sell zero-emission trucks in the state beginning in the 2036 model year. Both proposals require the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to grant CARB a waiver of federal rules to proceed. The state has withdrawn its waiver request for the ACF law, but the ACT proposal remains. Manufacturers have negotiated independently with the state on that proposal, and currently have an agreement in place. 📝

“The Advanced Clean Trucks regulation will still be in effect, [and] it will likely put the onus on truck manufacturers to continue to make zero-emission trucks,” said Mike Tunnell, California-based senior director of environmental affairs/research for American Trucking Associations. 📣

For fleets, however, Tunnell said the waiver withdrawal removes tremendous pressure to adopt a nascent technology that critics say is developmentally not far along enough to meet transportation companies’ needs. 🚚

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DTNA to Restart Diesel Truck Sales in Oregon ✅Daimler Truck North America will resume taking orders for diesel trucks an...
01/14/2025

DTNA to Restart Diesel Truck Sales in Oregon ✅

Daimler Truck North America will resume taking orders for diesel trucks and buses in Oregon after halting sales in late December, the company said Jan. 13. 🚚

DTNA, which manufactures Freightliner and Western Star trucks and Thomas Built Buses, stopped accepting orders as a result of the state’s implementation of emissions-reduction laws that mirror California’s Advanced Clean Trucks rule. ⚠️

The original equipment manufacturer said the difference left DTNA unable to predict its credit balances from zero-emission vehicle sales and that was too big a risk for the company.❗️

However, late on Jan. 13, DTNA said the “misunderstanding” had been clarified. ✅

“DTNA’s understanding of the implementation of ACT is correct, and we will receive credits for vehicles reported to the state,” said the company, which is headquartered in Portland, Ore.
“This situation underscores the necessity for feasible, obtainable and clearly defined regulations, enabling companies to align their business practices accordingly,” DTNA added. 📣

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DTNA Halts New Diesel Truck Sales in Oregon ⚠️One truck manufacturer has stopped taking orders for new diesel-powered tr...
01/12/2025

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 emissions reduction laws mirrored after California’s Advanced Clean Trucks rule.❗️

Daimler Truck North America in late December stopped taking orders for diesel-powered trucks and buses in Oregon — home of its headquarters — Transport Topics has confirmed. The company produces Freightliner and Western Star trucks and Thomas Built Buses. 🚚

Rival truck manufacturers Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks, meanwhile, are limiting sales of diesel trucks there in order to comply with the regulations, they told TT. While the two subsidiaries of Sweden’s Volvo Group have not completely halted sales, they noted in separate emails to TT that they had “no choice” but to restrict sales. 📊

Freightliner, Western Star, VTNA and Mack accounted for 126,016 of the 217,872 Class 8 retail truck sales in the U.S. in the first 11 months of 2024, according to Wards Intelligence data. 📌

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🌟🚗 The Future of Driving: Holograms, AI, and EV Innovations Steer the Wheel The automotive industry is revving up for a ...
01/10/2025

🌟🚗 The Future of Driving: Holograms, AI, and EV Innovations Steer the Wheel

The automotive industry is revving up for a transformation, and 2025’s CES has set the stage for what’s next. Here’s a glimpse into the cutting-edge technologies redefining in-cabin experiences:

🎥 Holograms on the Go
Hyundai Mobis unveiled a full-windshield holographic display that projects crucial driving data and even entertainment options for passengers. This futuristic tech ensures drivers stay informed without distractions while passengers enjoy movies or games.

💡 Human-Centric Interiors
Imagine lighting designed to reduce motion sickness or AI-powered infotainment systems that feel like a co-pilot. Sony Honda Mobility’s Afeela 1 brings this to life, featuring conversational AI that actively interacts with drivers and passengers.

📊 Panoramic Displays in Action
BMW’s latest iDrive technology projects a panoramic interface onto the windscreen, controlled by touch or voice. Customizable and sleek, it’s designed to make every drive feel personal.

🔌 Sustainable Mobility Meets Tech
Honda’s innovative AISMO OS integrates EV functionalities, from automated driving to advanced infotainment. Coupled with efforts to expand the IONNA charging network, Honda is paving the way for smarter, greener mobility.

🤔 Tech Overload?
While these advancements are thrilling, some experts warn of tech saturation in vehicles. The solution? Intuitive systems, like AI voice assistants, that reduce distractions and enhance user experience.

📅 2025: Driving Into the Future
From AI companions to holographic dashboards, the cars of tomorrow promise comfort, sustainability, and innovation in every mile.

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Winter Weather Prompts States to Waive Fuel Delivery Regs❗️A swath of icy weather and snow that hit multiple states begi...
01/08/2025

Winter Weather Prompts States to Waive Fuel Delivery Regs❗️

A swath of icy weather and snow that hit multiple states beginning Jan. 4 resulted in emergency hours-of-service waivers for truckers delivering heating fuel in Arkansas, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma and West Virginia. ⚠️

Missouri Gov. Michael Parson on Jan. 3 signed his first executive order of 2025, declaring a winter storm state of emergency until Jan. 13. He noted that residents and businesses depend on heating fuel, such as propane, natural gas and heating oil during the winter months, and predicted extreme cold temperatures would cause demand to spike and put added pressure on truckers to transport fuel along state highways. 📝

“This increased demand for residential heating fuel is anticipated to create significant delays for carriers in acquiring and transporting residential heating fuel in and across Missouri,” Parson’s order stated. He exempted HOS requirements only for the transport of residential heating fuels. 📣

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Tesla Sales Decline for First Time in More Than a Decade❗️Tesla Inc.’s annual vehicle sales dropped for the first time i...
01/06/2025

Tesla Sales Decline for First Time in More Than a Decade❗️

Tesla Inc.’s annual vehicle sales dropped for the first time in more than a decade despite a year-end push that sent deliveries to a record in the fourth quarter. 📉

The Elon Musk-led company sold 1.79 million vehicles last year, it said Jan. 2, which was slightly less than what it delivered in 2023 and also below analysts’ consensus estimate. ⚠️

The results offer a sobering reminder of the real-world challenges for EV makers, even as hype around driverless cars and Musk’s closeness with President-elect Donald Trump have sent Tesla’s stock soaring in recent months. Lukewarm consumer demand is weighing on sales of electric cars, an issue that could be exacerbated by Trump’s push to rein in EV incentives. 📊

Tesla’s shares sank after the results, falling 5.8% as of 10:49 a.m. in New York. The stock rose 63% in 2024. 📌

For the quarter ended Dec. 31, it delivered 495,570 vehicles, missing the 512,277 analysts had projected. It needed to sell nearly 515,000 vehicles in the quarter to meet its goal for “slight” growth in the full year. 📝

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Stellantis, VW Shares Fall After US Tax Credit Cuts❗️Stellantis NV and Volkswagen AG shares declined as some of their pl...
01/04/2025

Stellantis, VW Shares Fall After US Tax Credit Cuts❗️

Stellantis NV and Volkswagen AG shares declined as some of their plug-in cars lost access to U.S. tax credits under tougher rules that took effect this week. 📉

VW’s ID.4 electric crossover lost its full $7,500 tax credit, according to the latest listing by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency. Models from the likes of Nissan Motor Co. and Stellantis that previously received as much as $3,750 are now also ineligible. ⚠️

Stellantis shares fell as much as 3.8% in Milan. VW’s stock declined as much as 1.4% in Frankfurt. 📊

The reclassification, part of President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, tightens domestic sourcing requirements for battery parts and the raw materials used to build them. The number of EVs and plug-in hybrids that currently qualify for a credit is 18 models, down from 22 last year. 📣

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Diesel Price Rises to $3.503 as Fluctuation Continues 📈Diesel prices rose slightly this week, climbing 2.7 cents per gal...
01/02/2025

Diesel Price Rises to $3.503 as Fluctuation Continues 📈

Diesel prices rose slightly this week, climbing 2.7 cents per gallon to reach a national average of $3.503, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Dec. 30. Over the past seven weeks, prices have increased four times and decreased three times, yielding a net increase of 1.2 cents. ⚠️

Regional Analysis 📊

▪️ East Coast (PADD 1): Diesel prices in the East Coast region rose 1.9 cents to average $3.587 per gallon, closely mirroring the national trend.
▫️ Midwest (PADD 2): The Midwest experienced a 2-cent increase, reaching an average of $3.469 per gallon.
▪️ Gulf Coast (PADD 3): At $3.196 per gallon, Gulf Coast diesel prices rose by 4.2 cents, the largest increase of any region this week.
▫️ Rocky Mountain (PADD 4): The Rocky Mountain region saw an increase of 4.2 cents, bringing the average to $3.37 per gallon.
▪️ West Coast (PADD 5):
- West Coast less California: Prices surged by 6 cents to $3.705, representing the steepest regional increase.
- California: Diesel prices slipped four-tenths of a cent to $4.576, maintaining the highest average price nationwide.

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