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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) will now be required to present a proposal to repeal the high-priority fleets and drayage requirements of the ACF. A public hearing on this proposal needs to be held before October 31st.

Regarding potential tariff changes, reports suggest the Trump administration may cut tariffs on China imports from a current broad rate of 145% to as low as 50%. While the White House has dismissed this as conjecture, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is scheduled to meet with Chinese officials for trade talks soon.

Details of the UK trade deal indicate increased access for agricultural products, chemicals, machinery, and other goods from both countries. The agreement, which still requires Congressional approval, maintains a baseline 10% U.S. tariff on most goods from the UK but includes specific provisions for items like steel, aluminum, beef, and auto imports.

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West Brow Capital founder and portfolio manager Seth Holm runs a fund focused on global transportation. In this episode recorded on April 8, Seth sits down with JP Hampstead and runs through his view of the transportation industry, mode by mode—where he's long and short.

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This week on The Long Haul, Adam sits down with Elizabeth Moscoso, founder of Moscoso Express, a growing box truck and full truckload carrier based out of Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Elizabeth shares her journey from starting small with box trucks to scaling into the full truckload market, and the lessons she’s learned about surviving and thriving as a small carrier. They talk about the realities of building a trucking business today, the mindset it takes to push through the tough times, and the strategies Elizabeth uses to stay competitive.

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Railroads are actively seeking the repeal of a recent safety regulation⁠. They are asking the Trump administration to scrap a Biden-era rule that requires two-person train crews, arguing this mandate is unsubstantiated and hinders efforts towards modernization and regulatory reform.

⁠The Houthi militia has refuted claims of a Red Sea ceasefire⁠. Contrary to statements by President Trump, the Houthis deny agreeing to halt attacks on vessels in the trading route. Their attacks on ships linked to Israel, ongoing since late 2023, have made the Red Sea-Suez Canal route largely too unstable for regular shipping services.

⁠A notable potential change is coming for the US Postal Service⁠. Following President Trump's approval, FedEx board member David Steiner is reportedly set to be selected as the next postmaster general. This direct selection process by the White House for the board's approval is described as unprecedented and aiming to diminish the agency's independence.

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In this special Truck Tech episode from ACT Expo, FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson sits down with Plus CEO & Co-founder Shawn Kerrigan to dive into the fast-moving world of autonomous trucking.

They cover Plus’s driverless truck milestone, global OEM partnerships with Hyundai, Scania, and International, and how data and AI are redefining the future of freight.

Learn how Plus is building a virtual driver, what the AV 2.0 shift means for the industry, and why 2025–2027 is shaping up to be the breakout window for commercial deployment.

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On episode 835 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to DHL Express about shipping endangered bongo antelopes to Kenya. The bongos were transported in custom-built crates, alongside 6 tonnes of pellet feed and 3 specialist animal care staff including a veterinarian and 2 bongo specialists from the US. DHL’s Jimmy Eades tell us all about this unique shipment.

Are you savvy enough to spot freight fraud? Truckstop’s Taryn Daker shares their latest freight fraud data and shares tips on prevention. 

Backhaul is a dirty word in some circles. Pedro Prado and LogShare aim to change that with their platform that matches your empty trailer with loads headed your way. 

Plus, CVSA roadcheck week; did you get your Real ID; trucking cats and dogs. 

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This week's episode highlights the news that ⁠Detroit-based grocery carrier SFD Transportation filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy⁠, joining a larger case with its parent company and several subsidiaries. The 300-truck carrier estimated assets between $1 billion and $10 billion but liabilities ranging from $500 million to $1 billion.

We also look at the ⁠April Logistics Managers Index (LMI)⁠, which reported mixed transportation metrics. Capacity ticked higher by 1.6%, but utilization reached its lowest level since November 2023, even as prices grew sequentially.

In fuel news, the ⁠benchmark diesel price fell for the fourth straight week⁠ on Monday. The price reached $3.49 a gallon, down 1.7 cents for the week and representing its lowest point since before Christmas.

Looking ahead, don't miss ⁠What the Truck?!?⁠ live with Tim Dooner on FreightWaves TV and its replay on SiriusXM. Also, mark your calendars for the ⁠freight fraud symposium in Dallas⁠, where the freight fraud fighters award winners will be announced.

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In today’s episode, Charlotte Argue, Senior Manager of Sustainable Mobility at Geotab joins us to talk about the Geotab Sustainability Center and how their platform is helping fleets monitor everything from EV charging, emissions reduction to preventative maintenance.

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In this episode, we dive into the world of cluster theft. Our guest, Scott Cornell, Travelers’ Transportation Practice Lead and crime and theft specialist breaks down trends in cargo theft as well as the rise of cluster theft and how to best go about reducing the chances of it happening. For more information subscribe to Check Call the newsletter or the podcast.

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We dive into the latest shifts in independent contractor classifications, with differing approaches being seen in New Jersey and at the federal level, a topic explored in the source discussing how New Jersey and the feds are taking opposite paths on these rules. The New Jersey Department of Labor is proposing rules to ⁠codify the ABC test⁠, potentially tightening the definition there, while the acting administrator of the federal Wage and Hour Division is reconsidering the 2024 ABC rule entirely.

Also making headlines is the ongoing legal battle between Omnitrax and Motive. Omnitrax has filed a ⁠motion for retrial⁠ after a jury unanimously ruled in favor of Motive in a lawsuit alleging patent infringement. The 33-page motion claims Motive's conduct during the original trial was prejudiced and relied on improper assertions, including racial and religious insinuations, as detailed in the source about Omnitracs filing a motion for retrial.

In legal news, a Massachusetts State Police Sergeant is scheduled for sentencing in July after being found ⁠guilty in a CDL bribery scheme⁠. Gary Cedarquist was convicted of accepting various bribes and faced charges including extortion and mail fraud, according to the source discussing the Massachusetts man convicted in this scam. He was acquitted of nine other related charges.

Finally, tune into Freight Waves TV today for new episodes of ⁠Check Call⁠ and ⁠Loaded and Rolling⁠. Don't miss the upcoming ⁠Freight Fraud Symposium⁠ next week in Dallas, Texas, where the winners of the fraud fighters award will be announced.

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