!TODAY: ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello joins Seth Clevenger for an in-depth discussion of current freight market conditions.REGISTER NOW: Interpreting the Latest Freight Market Signals With ATA’s Bob Costello2 PM ET: Bob Costello and Seth Clevenger examine the upcoming USMCA review and its implications for cross-border operations, and deliver a clear, practical breakdown of tariff and trade policy developments affecting motor carriers, freight brokers and shippers across North America.
Top StorySenators Push Repeal of Federal Excise TaxSenior senators recently unveiled bipartisan legislation designed to repeal a World War I-era federal excise tax on new heavy-duty trucks, tractors and trailers.
CBP’s ‘Operation Checkmate’ Nets 36 Undocumented TruckersOf the undocumented truckers arrested during the operation, 30 are from India and six are foreign nationals from El Salvador, Mexico and Russia.
Q&A: EMA’s Jacqueline Gelb Talks Legislation, RegulationA longtime advocate in Washington for trucking stakeholders, Gelb replaced Jed Mandel, who ended a quarter of a century as EMA president in September 2025.
Gasoline Could Face Supply Crunch, Oil Trader Vitol WarnsWith oil refiners skewing their output toward diesel and jet fuel, they inevitably produce less of other petroleum products, including gasoline.
U.S. to Impose Duties on Mexican, Thai, Vietnamese Intermodal ChassisThe ITC finalized the duties after an investigation prompted by a February 2025 petition from a coalition led by Stoughton Trailers and Cheetah Chassis.
Deadly Screwworm Parasite Found in U.S. Threatens Cattle HerdThe agency is implementing quarantines, movement controls and surveillance in a 12-mile zone around the detection, and has also expedited the release of sterile flies to prevent the pest’s spread.
Five Below Raises Full-Year GuidanceThe retailer said it will stay cautious on spending trends after tax refund-driven demand fades, while continuing to use viral products to drive store traffic.
Service Sector Activity Rises on Consumer DemandThe Institute for Supply Management’s services index rose to a three-month high of 54.5. Readings above 50 indicate expansion.
Trade Judge Replies to Trump Appeal, Calls Filings 'Colorful'A judge took the unusual step of personally responding to the Trump administration’s appeal of his order to refund $166 billion in tariffs.
Uber Cuts 23% of People Division as New President Takes OverThe changes come three weeks after Jill Hazelbaker was promoted to the expanded role of president and chief corporate affairs officer.
Oil Prices Fall on Developments in Iran WarBrent crude traded $2.42 lower June 4 at $95.39 per barrel, while benchmark U.S. crude oil shed $2.30 to $93.72 per barrel.
Steady Wins the ROI RaceIn the trucking industry, speed still dominates performance conversations. Consistency is the better measure. A truck that runs the same timetable every trip is worth more to a fleet than one that runs fast on its good days. Inconsistency breaks plans, erodes margins, and strains customer relationships. Especially in a tight market, consistency is what separates fleet value from fleet activity
Sponsored ContentU.S. Takes Quiet Approach to Unblock Strait of HormuzRather than announcing an open challenge against Iran, the U.S. is quietly coordinating with shippers willing to take a different approach.
Walmart CEO Points to High Fuel Prices as ‘Stress Point’CEO John Furner said that low-income consumers are experiencing greater pressure on high gas prices. “That’s really the stress point, is the price of fuel,” he said.
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U.S. Plans Extra Tariffs of 10% on Most Trading PartnersThe report by the U.S. Trade Representative said Canada, Mexico, Taiwan, the U.K. and some other countries would face 10% additional tariffs for allegedly failing to enforce a forced labor import ban.
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