Since Donald Trump re-entered the White House, General Motors has worked hard to shift its business practices to capitalize on the policy changes by spending billions of dollars increasing U.S. production of GM’s biggest vehicles, introducing new pickup trucks, high-end, gas-powered Cadillacs and military vehicles. So far, it has paid off massively. The General has
Certainty aids trading volume and therefore trucking, as executives and investors can make more informed decisions. (Judy Bottoni/Associated Press) July 7, 2026 2:20 pm, EDT key takeaways: The United States did not renew the USMCA by the July 1 review deadline, raising concerns that a new trade agreement could take years. Officials said the uncertainty
The DEA is creating a proposed rule to reschedule marijuana to Schedule III. (Charlie Riedel/Associated Press) July 7, 2026 3:23 pm, EDT key takeaways: On June 29, a coalition led by the American Trucking Associations urged four federal agencies to coordinate marijuana testing as the DEA moves to reschedule the drug. The group said the
SMBs are generally a priority target for carriers due to the high margins available. (vitfo/Getty Images) July 6, 2026 3:41 pm, EDT key takeaways: The DHL Express US survey found that most SMBs meet or exceed 2026 expectations, indicating support for trucking margins, especially LTL carriers. The survey said 38% outperformed first-half plans, 36% met
NFI appeared in the 2026 rankings for the top truckload/dedicated, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy specialized, intermodal/drayage and tank/bulk carriers in North America. (nfi) June 27, 2026 at 7:00 am EDT key takeaways: North American trucking sectors reported mixed 2025 results, with the truckload and dedicated segments exemplifying the choppy business environment. Weak demand and excess capacity put
John E. Wren served as president of the American Trucking Association in 1998–99. (Courtesy of Minnesota Trucking Association) June 25, 2026 12:36 pm, EDT key takeaways: John E. Wren led Lakeville Motor Express since 1979, growing it from 10 employees to a regional LTL carrier with over 500 trucks. He served as president of the
The automobile is celebrating its 140th birthday this year. The first patented “horseless carriage”, built in 1886, started the automobile revolution that eventually saw almost the entire world unite. However, John T. Ward and his son, William, were too busy to sit around and wait for Benz and Daimler’s
“When you start thinking about turnover in the realm of the cost of losing a driver, you realize the value of saving just one driver,” Dismuke said. (FreshSplash/Getty Images) June 16, 2026 2:11 pm, EDT key takeaways: Survey results for spring 2026 showed that 58.1% of drivers are looking for new truck driving jobs, up
FMCSA is committed to the proposal to eliminate more than 1,800 words of federal regulations. (Juan Sorto/Transportation Topics) June 12, 2026 5:24 pm, EDT key takeaways: FMCSA is removing outdated trucking regulations to reduce compliance costs and paperwork without impacting safety. The agency said eliminating obsolete regulations could save millions annually and reduce unnecessary violations.