Month: June 2025

The DOT scrapped its speed limiter mandate and pledged $275 million for new truck parking, delivering major wins for OOIDA and truck drivers.

A new Senate bill would require truck drivers to pass an English test before getting a CDL, prompting fresh debate over safety and discrimination in the trucking industry.

Tesla says a Model Y will deliver itself to a customer on June 28, marking its first self-driving vehicle handoff with no driver or truck.

GM is investing $4 billion in U.S. factories to build more SUVs, pickups, and EVs at home, shifting some production from Mexico and responding to rising tariffs.

Skyways received a $37 million Air Force award to mass-produce its long-range, 100 lb‑capacity V3 cargo drone.

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a $5B contract to boost submarine supply chains and reduce part delays, with the deal potentially reaching $10B.

Walmart has expanded its drone delivery service to five new cities, becoming the first U.S. retailer to scale drone delivery across five states.

A new DHL report finds that AI tools, social commerce, and sustainability are reshaping how people shop online.

The U.S. big and bulky last-mile market slowed in 2024 and is expected to grow more slowly through 2026, as consumer spending and tariffs weigh on demand.

In the latest Logistics Management podcast, Brandon Fried of the Airforwarders Association breaks down key trends shaping air cargo.