The United States and China have reached a preliminary consensus on trade priorities following high-level meetings in Beijing. The agreement includes plans to establish a U.S.-China Board of Trade and a U.S.-China Board of Investment, designed to help manage bilateral trade across selected goods and address market access issues. Agriculture
North American Class 8 truck orders climbed sharply in April, with ACT Research reporting a 201% year-over-year jump to 24,800 units and FTR Transportation Intelligence showing a similar 199% increase to 25,500 units. Even with that strength, orders fell about 34% from March, reflecting normal seasonal softness as the industry
CVSA’s International Roadcheck is set for May 12–14, bringing a 72-hour inspection and enforcement push across North America. Inspectors will review commercial motor vehicles, drivers, and cargo for compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, with most checks following the North American Standard Level I Inspection process. This year’s driver focus
President Donald Trump has extended the Jones Act waiver for another 90 days, keeping temporary flexibility in place for coastwise cargo moves as energy markets remain under pressure from the Iran war. The waiver allows certain foreign-flagged vessels to move cargo between U.S. ports, creating additional transportation options outside the
Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz may not normalize for six months or longer after the end of the Iran war, due to the scale and uncertainty of mine-clearing operations. A source familiar with past military operations compared the situation to post-1991 Iraq war recovery efforts, when the U.S.
Truckload and less-than-truckload pricing moved higher in the first quarter, with second-quarter pressure already building. According to the TD Cowen-AFS Freight Index, LTL rates remained elevated as carriers stayed disciplined on yield while higher diesel costs added fresh momentum. The data points to LTL rates reaching a new high in
A nationwide strike by Mexican truckers and farmers has disrupted freight flows across at least 20 states, blocking key highways that connect manufacturing centers, ports, Mexico City, and major U.S.-Mexico border crossings. Routes affected include core lanes such as Mexico–Querétaro, Mexico–Puebla, Mexico–Guadalajara, Federal Highway 45 in the Bajío, and access
Manufacturers are preparing for broader cost pressure as the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts one of the world’s most important energy corridors. According to the source material, roughly 30% of global seaborne oil trade and 20% of liquid natural gas trade have been affected since the Iran
The FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) is tightening oversight of carrier registration practices with a new bulletin warning that improperly transferred USDOT and MC numbers can be deactivated or revoked. The move is aimed squarely at “chameleon carriers” — operators that reappear under new identities to sidestep penalties, scrutiny, or
