Current News Letter
April - June 2024
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Transport Topics
- Cyberattack Drives Major Loss at Jaguar Land Rover November 14, 2025The cyberattack fallout for JLR, already under pressure from U.S. tariffs, was so severe it dented the U.K. economy and forced the government to step in with an emergency loan guarantee.
- Trump Moves to Cut Tariffs on Key Food Imports November 14, 2025The move comes as President Trump has pivoted to focusing on affordability measures as voters are growing increasingly wary of the economy under his leadership.
- ATA, CVSA Call for Third-Party ELD Certification November 14, 2025The push to strengthen ELD certification comes amid concern on the part of trucking companies, law enforcement and others about ELD tampering aimed at circumventing driver HOS limitations.
- Trucking Fleets Turn to Renewable Diesel for Cleaner Runs November 14, 2025Emissions can be reduced, and trucking fleets still can rely on today’s predominant vehicle technologies and fueling infrastructure.
- If Supreme Court Strikes Tariffs, Wall Street Doubts Refunds November 14, 2025Wall Street heavyweights have struck deals with companies that could be eligible for reimbursement if tariffs are ruled unlawful, yet investors are finding the trade can be had for relatively cheap.
- Court Blocks New Rules Limiting Which Immigrants Can Get CDLs November 14, 2025The court said the federal government didn't follow proper procedure in drafting the rule and failed to “articulate a satisfactory explanation for how the rule would promote safety.”
- Shareholders of Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Back Merger November 14, 2025Roughly 99% of both railroads’ shareholders voted to support the largest rail merger in history, but the U.S. Surface Transportation Board must still OK it before the deal can be completed.
- Renewable Natural Gas Gains Interest From Fleets November 14, 2025The use of natural gas as a fuel for heavy-duty trucks is receiving a boost, due in part to the rollout of a more powerful natural gas engine and the growing availability of renewable natural gas to reduce emissions.
- Scout Motors Selects Charlotte as Headquarters November 14, 2025The U.S. subsidiary of Volkswagen is aiming to create 1,200 jobs for its new headquarters. Scout also has a new $2 billion electric vehicle production factory in Blythewood, S.C.
- Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to Retire in 2026 November 14, 2025Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, who over a decade ushered the big-box behemoth into the internet age, will retire in February. He’ll be replaced by U.S. head John Furner.