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Trump Postpones Truck Tariffs | Barrs' FMCSA Confirmation Applauded
10/8/2025
Old trucks out to pasture. Wex-Trucker Path partnership. WattEV record.
Oct 8, 2025
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Photo of red Mack Class 8 heavy-duty truck at Lehigh Valley manufacturing plant

Trump Postpones Heavy-Duty Truck Tariffs to November 1

President Trump on Sept. 25 announced that he will impose a 25% tariff on imported heavy trucks beginning October 1, a date he changed to November 1 after pushback from truck makers.

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Derek Barrs testifying in a Senate Committee

Trucking Groups Applaud Derek Barrs’ Confirmation as FMCSA Administrator

Derek Barrs, a veteran of highway safety and trucking policy, has been confirmed as FMCSA Administrator. Trucking and enforcement both have supported his nomination..

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Illustration of Wex EFS card and Trucker Path app

Wex Partners with Trucker Path to Boost Fleet Efficiency and Driver Experience

Through a new alliance with Trucker Path, Wex over-the-road customers get discounted access to truck-safe navigation, parking availability, and live hazard updates powered by input from more than a million drivers.

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Smith System.

Smith System Acquires Utilimarc

Smith System said its acquisition of Utilimarc creates the trucking industry’s only integrated driver safety and fleet analytics platform.

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WattEV truck charging.

WattEV Announces EV Truck Energy Consumption Record

WattEV’s new energy consumption record is triggering a move to double charging capacity at its San Bernardino depot to meet EV trucking demand growth.

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HDT Graphic

Matt Schrap on the TCO of Electric Trucks in the Drayage Business [Video]

Industry veteran Matt Schrap, now at Forum Mobility, talks with HDT about EV charging infrastructure, drayage fleet challenges, California’s regulatory landscape, how electric trucks can truly compete on cost, and why he's no longer so skeptical of the Tesla Semi.

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Close-up of a Volvo FM truck front with a cyclist approaching on the road, illustrating Euro NCAP’s focus on truck safety and protection for vulnerable road users.

Volvo Earns Second Five-Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating

Volvo FM earns top marks in Euro NCAP testing, highlighting advanced safety systems designed to protect drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.

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Mack Bulldog.

For the Love of Old Trucks

Old trucks generally get ignored in classic car circles. Maybe that's changing.

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Why Derek Leathers Says Trucking’s Longest Downturn Could Spark a Lasting Upturn

Werner Enterprises CEO Derek Leathers on stage at Wex OTR Summit

Werner Enterprises CEO Derek Leathers warned that freight rates remain “stably horrible,” but outlined industry challenges could prevent overcapacity from derailing the next upcycle.

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