EEOC: Trucking company used pre-hire test to weed out applicants with pre-existing conditions

Hirschbach Motor Lines' test asked drivers to balance and stand on one leg, touch their toes while standing on one leg and crawl, among other things.

By Jennifer Carsen • Aug. 28, 2019

US, Japan strike a deal to end beef and pork tariffs

In a preliminary deal, President Trump agreed to delay additional auto tariffs in exchange for relief from duties on American meat exports.

By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 27, 2019

US to up all China tariffs 5 percentage points

This move came hours after China announced tariffs ranging from 5% to 10% on more than 5,000 products imported from the U.S. and valued at $75 billion Friday. 

By Emma Cosgrove , Matt Leonard • Updated Aug. 26, 2019

China to add tariffs on $75B of US imports

One batch of duties will begin Sept. 1 and the other Dec. 15, mirroring the U.S. schedule and putting American agricultural exporters in a tough situation. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 23, 2019

Report: Trade war uncertainty could drain $585B from global GDP

For procurement managers, there is increasing pressure to cut costs as firms brace for an economic slowdown. 

By Morgan Forde • Aug. 22, 2019

Long Beach City Council votes to study port automation

Councilmember Rex Richardson said the transition to automation at the nation's ports "has a lot of people on edge" and a study could help the city to better understand the impact on local jobs.

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 22, 2019

XPO reaches $5.5M misclassification settlement

The average payout will be $935.18 for 3,772 plaintiffs, who accused XPO of breaking California labor laws in a class-action suit. 

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 22, 2019

US and Mexico agree to tomato truce

An anti-dumping investigation resumed in May when the U.S. Department of Commerce formally terminated a 2013 agreement with Mexico, triggering a 17.5% tariff on Mexican fresh and chilled tomatoes. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 22, 2019

FMCSA schedules public hearings on HOS changes

The first hearing will be held Friday in Dallas, and the second in September in Washington, D.C.

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 20, 2019

John Deere cuts cost with no trade resolution in sight

The company will look to differentiate investments, improve organizational efficiency and possibly decrease its operational footprint by $25 million in Q4.

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 19, 2019

UK plans for express medical products shipping service ahead of Brexit

The announcement of the shipping service comes as the government, led by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, steps up no-deal scenario preparations and downplays risks.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Aug. 16, 2019

Maersk: Trade war could pull down container volumes

The carrier's CEO said the newly announced China tariffs could result in volumes dropping by 1% by this time next year.

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 15, 2019

FMCSA sends final HOS rule to the White House

The suggested changes would provide more flexibility to truck drivers' 30-minute breaks and would allow them to split up the required 10-hour break from driving.

By Matt Leonard • Updated March 3, 2020

USTR: 10% tariffs on 'certain' clothing, electronics from China delayed to Dec. 15

Chinese imports not included on USTR's forthcoming list will still face 10% duties on Sept. 1, as President Donald Trump announced earlier this month. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Updated Aug. 13, 2019

Senator, associations draft bill to address discrimination against women in trucking

The bill, not yet formally announced, would establish a Women in Trucking Advisory Board to investigate barriers women face in the trucking industry. 

By Morgan Forde • Aug. 12, 2019

USPS parcel volume drops for 1st time in 9 years

The 3.2% decline comes as Amazon, FedEx, UPS and other carriers lure customers with fast last-mile delivery options and more in-house services.

By Morgan Forde • Aug. 12, 2019

Amazon applies for waiver with FAA to allow drone delivery

The application stated Amazon Prime Air would use drones to deliver packages of up to five-pounds to customers in 30 minutes or less.

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 9, 2019

Groendyke Transport's 'inflexible leave policy' application violated disability discrimination laws, EEOC says

The lawsuit is just the latest example of the fight between carriers and the labor they hire as drivers seek better treatment and benefits. 

By Lisa Burden , Matt Leonard • Aug. 8, 2019

S&P: 10% list 4 tariffs more damaging than previous 3

Technology firms are particularly at risk, as funds directed to moving global supply chains lead to less money available to invest in R&D.

By Morgan Forde • Aug. 8, 2019

Agreement reached to export more US beef to the EU

If the deal is approved by the European Parliament, annual exports of hormone-free beef to the 28 member countries could increase to about 18,500 metric tons, worth about $420 million.

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 6, 2019

Tariff whiplash is already taking a toll on retail

Retailers and brands have been scrambling to source elsewhere besides China, but it's not easy, quick or even possible for everyone.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 5, 2019

10% China tariffs and the supply chain scramble

The tariffs will come as importers ramp up shipments for peak season, creating the potential to disrupt global supply chains and trade flows for the remainder of the year. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 2, 2019

Trump: US to impose 10% tariffs on $300B in Chinese goods

The tariffs will take effect on Sept. 1, and negotiations will continue in early September. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Updated Aug. 2, 2019

Temp control, traceability top priorities for healthcare supply chains in 2019

Also of concern is an FDA requirement for healthcare supply chains to prove the traceability and verifiability of drugs in the supply chain by 2023.

By Morgan Forde • Aug. 1, 2019

White House backs importing drugs from abroad

The Trump administration's latest drug price plan features ideas Republicans traditionally oppose and breaks with past claims about the FDA's ability to safely oversee importation.

By Jonathan Gardner • July 31, 2019