Trump Delays US Tariffs on Heavy Duty Truck Imports to November 1

Mileage Matters | October 7, 2025

Trump delays US tariffs on heavy truck imports to November 1

Transport Topics- President Trump said 25% duties on medium- and heavy-duty trucks would begin November 1 instead of the original October 1 deadline. The proposal has been subject to an intense lobbying campaign by Detroit’s legacy automakers.

Government

What DOT’s shutdown plan means for trucking

Transport Topics- Trucking operations are rolling on even as Washington grinds to a halt, according to the Department of Transportation’s shutdown plan. Most highway and trucking programs will operate without interruption because they receive funding from the Highway Trust Fund and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act rather than annual appropriations.

Lawmakers look to help farmers with restricted CDLs

Commercial Carriers Journal- A new bill introduced in the Senate would ease the process for certain agriculture haulers to renew their commercial driver’s licenses and update classifications for farm equipment.

This is Where You Practice That Move

MTA Center for Decision Driving Skid Pad

NEW: Beginning October 11, classes will be offered the second Saturday of each month

Registrations open now!

Federal & State Regulations

FMCSA data shows surge in roadside inspections

Transport Topics- Federal roadside inspectors have been stopping more commercial vehicle drivers since the Trump administration renewed enforcement of English-language proficiency standards, federal data shows.

Operations

City to implement major new truck traffic restrictions in Southwest Detroit effective October 6

City of Detroit- City officials announced significant new truck route changes and restrictions that will go into effect Monday, October 6 as a result of the Southwest Detroit Truck Study.

Recall Roundup: NHTSA issues recalls for Ford, Volvo, Wabash, and other commercial vehicles

FleetOwner- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently issued recall notices for commercial vehicle equipment, including brands from Ford, Volvo, Wabash, and more.

Business

Gatik expands autonomous truck fleet with Loblaw

Freight Waves- MTA member Gatik, an autonomous middle-mile logistics company, announced a major expansion of its commercial partnership with Loblaw, Canada’s largest retailer. The multiyear agreement will deploy Gatik’s autonomous fleet across Loblaw’s distribution network.

WEX® and Trucker Path team up to provide truck-safe navigation to fleets and drivers

Business Wire- MTA member WEX, the global commerce platform that simplifies the business of running a business, and Trucker Path, creators of the comprehensive and relied upon mobile app for commercial truck drivers, have announced a collaboration to offer WEX over-the-road EFS customers Trucker Path for Fleets, the truck-safe navigation app for North American truckers.