President Donald Trump's executive order is intended to blunt China’s maritime dominance by offering new funding streams to support U.S. shipbuilding, according to an official.
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US-China Trade War Intensifies With No End in Sight
On April 9, Trump ratcheted up pressure on China, raising the import duty to 125%, even as he announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for dozens of other trade partners.
April 9, 2025DOT Seeks Input on Cutting Transportation Regulations
President Donald Trump’s orders since he took office have set goals for agencies to cut regulations where possible. DOT is asking for input from truckers, trade organizations and small businesses.
April 7, 2025NHTSA Denies Side Underride Guard Petition From Nonprofit
NHTSA denied a request seeking an investigation into whether side underride guards on trailers could reduce the severity of vehicle collisions with tractor-trailers.
April 2, 2025Why Fleets Are Turning to Mobile Truck Repairs
Mobile maintenance companies schedule service around a fleet’s hours of operation, as much as possible. The service is designed to eliminate as much downtime as possible.
April 4, 2025Intellistop CEO Continues Fight for Pulsating Brake System
Michelle Hanby is seeking reconsideration of a petition denied by the FMCSA in 2022 that would have allowed broader use of Intellistop's technology.
March 27, 2025Eight Corvettes Go Missing in Kentucky but Are Later Found
Thieves took eight Corvettes from the lot of a Kentucky automobile plant where the legendary muscle car is built, but officers recovered the vehicles and made an arrest, police said.
March 25, 2025Court Slashes $462 Million Wabash Verdict to $120 Million
A St. Louis court has drastically reduced a $462 million jury verdict issued against trailer manufacturer Wabash in connection with a 2019 fatal accident.
March 25, 2025Fleets and Insurers Respond to Freight Theft Surge
The industry has made some progress in its response to theft but needs to develop more effective countermeasures, according to multiple insurance brokers.
March 25, 2025AI Helps Moving Companies Boost Efficiency, Cut Costs
There are many uses for AI programs for moving companies — and for-hire carriers in general — executives said. But preparation is key to their effective use.
March 20, 2025