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ShipEX Logistics @shipexlogistics.bsky.social · Jul 7

All eyes are on the White House as the trade window closes on Wednesday with many hoping President Trump decides to move forward with the August 1st extension. What do you think this will mean for transportation? #logistics #imports #trump #tariffs #tariffwar #tradewar
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Pressure from Trump for trade deals before Wednesday deadline, but hints of more time for talks

The United States is stepping up pressure on trading partners to quickly make new deals before a Wednesday deadline when a tariff pause by President Donald Trump expires.

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ShipEX Logistics @shipexlogistics.bsky.social · Jul 3

Cargo theft is on everyone's mind - for good reason. Have you prepared your supply chain for the holiday weekend? #transportation #otr #cargotheft #4thofjuly

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ShipEX Logistics @shipexlogistics.bsky.social · Jul 2

DOT has announced a crackdown on non-resident CDLs as part of their new focus on english proficiency. Learn what that means for you here: www.freightwaves.com/news/breakin...

#trucking #fmcsa #englishfortruckers #otr

BREAKING: DOT will crack down on non-domiciled CDL holders

The Trump administration has launched a sweeping package of initiatives affecting trucking that includes investigating fraudulent CDLs, money for parking, and work-hour flexibility.

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ShipEX Logistics @shipexlogistics.bsky.social · Jul 1

Cargo theft is expected to rise 22% in 2025 and holiday weekends like the 4th of July are prime targets for theft. Are you working with safety trained carriers? cdllife.com/2025/group-w... #trucking #cargotheft #freighttheft #logistics #4thofjuly #july4th #julyfourth

Group warns that cargo theft expected to rise 22% in 2025 due to digitalization in trucking and supply chain

Increasing reliance on technology in the trucking industry is making it easier for cargo thieves to steal goods, the National Insurance Crime Bureau

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ShipEX Logistics @shipexlogistics.bsky.social · Jun 30

The World Trade Organization announces that the goods trade growth is cooling as importers are no longer importing excess product to get ahead of tariffs. Read more: apnews.com/article/infl... #tariffs #wto #trucking

Gloomy Americans cut back on spending as inflation ticks higher

A key inflation gauge moved higher in May in the latest sign that prices remain stubbornly elevated while Americans cut back on their spending.

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ShipEX Logistics @shipexlogistics.bsky.social · Jun 27

FreightGuard's new policy of making reports permanent after 72 hours - even when deleted - is drawing controversy after Greenline Express won their court case over a fraudulent report. What do you think about this policy? #carrier411 #freightguard #trucking #brokerage

ShipEX Logistics @shipexlogistics.bsky.social · Jun 27

NEW DEAL WITH CHINA! This morning Trump and Lutnick stated that two days ago a new deal was signed with China. China's Commerce Ministry responded they had "further confirmed the details of the framework." There has been no further information #tariffs #china #tradewar #trump

ShipEX Logistics @shipexlogistics.bsky.social · Jun 27

The global economy shrank .5% in Q1 not the predicted .2%. This is a direct result of the tariff war as companies increased imports to get ahead of the tariffs. What effect do you think this will have on trucking? #trucking #logistics #transportation #trump #tariffs #tradewar

ShipEX Logistics @shipexlogistics.bsky.social · Jun 25

The new English Language Proficiency rules for truck drivers goes into effect TODAY. Driving schools have implemented english training drills to help drivers to stay compliant. Learn more about the new rule on the FMCSA website. #englishfortruckers #trump #fmcsa #trucking

ShipEX Logistics @shipexlogistics.bsky.social · Jun 24

New updates on yesterday's FMCSA regulation - 14 states are not compliant. Check out the FMCSA website to learn more! nationalregistry.fmcsa.dot.gov/nriilearning...

#fmcsa #trucking #otr #transportation

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ShipEX Logistics @shipexlogistics.bsky.social · Jun 23

New FMCSA Regulation in effect today! Drivers are no longer required to carry a medical card or submit their medical paperwork. Read more here: nationalregistry.fmcsa.dot.gov/nriilearning...

#trucking #dot #fmcsa #fmcsaregulation #fmcsarules

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ShipEX Logistics @shipexlogistics.bsky.social · Jun 20

Colorado is officially open for self-driving trucks - but what does this really mean? As the world has started opening doors to these trucks there are many who worry about their safety. What do you think? #trucking #selfdrivingtrucks #aurora #otr

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Colorado Governor vetoes bill to require a CDL holder inside self-driving commercial vehicles

Colorado Governor Jared Polis recently killed a bill that would have banned autonomous commercial vehicles from operation on the state's roadways without

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ShipEX Logistics @shipexlogistics.bsky.social · Jun 19

The Cass Freight Index for May is out and shows promising signs! With the tariff impact not fully realized, the worst-case scenarios for freight no longer seem certain. Read more here: www.freightwaves.com/news/cass-fr...

#tariffs #freight #cassfreightindex #trucking #tariffwar

Cass Freight Index: Shipments down, rates up in May

May data from Cass Information Systems shows continued pressure on freight demand, but carriers are experiencing some pricing relief.

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ShipEX Logistics @shipexlogistics.bsky.social · Jun 18

NEW TRADE DEAL! U.K. and U.S. agree to new deal reducing tariffs and opening the door to more trade. Read the full story here: www.ttnews.com/articles/tru...

#tradewar #tariffs #tariffwar #trump

UK's Starmer, Trump Agree to Implement Tariff-Cutting Deal - TT

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed June 16 to implement a trade deal announced last month, with one notable exception.

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ShipEX Logistics @shipexlogistics.bsky.social · Jun 17

In a cost-cutting measure the FMCSA may pull back on enforcement on rules and regulations instead relying on the DOJ. Is this a win for trucking?
#trucking #fmcsa #lawenforcement #costcutting #doge

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Does DOT’s enforcement policy put truck safety at risk?

A new enforcement policy proposed by DOT raises the question of whether the trucking industry will become less safe or will be better able to comply with regulations.

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ShipEX Logistics @shipexlogistics.bsky.social · Jun 17

Foul Play!? #golf #minigolf #logistics #shipexlogistics

ShipEX Logistics @shipexlogistics.bsky.social · Jun 16

President Trump has signed a bill into law overturning Calfornia's environmental protection waivers. What do you think - is this law good for trucking?

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#epa #trump #california #trucking #truckingsustainability

Trump signs bill killing California ZEV-related waivers, state immediately files lawsuit

Legislation signed by President Trump impacting California’s clean truck rules immediately brought a lawsuit from the state.

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ShipEX Logistics @shipexlogistics.bsky.social · Jun 12

World Bank says economic growth has slowed! The U.S. is now expected to grow only 1.4% instead of the predicted 2.3%, with both predictions being lower than 2024's 2.8% growth. They state the global trade wars as the reason for the lower numbers. #recession #economy #tradewar

ShipEX Logistics @shipexlogistics.bsky.social · Jun 11

China Truce Holds! Trump announced a new deal this morning with 55% tariffs on China and 10% tariffs on the U.S. China will provide magnets and rare earth minerals, and the US will allow Chinese students to study. The impact on logistics is still unfolding. #tariffs #tradewar #trump #china

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ShipEX Logistics @shipexlogistics.bsky.social · Jun 11

Can't believe he said that... #logistics #tariffs #tradewar #tariffwar #china

ShipEX Logistics @shipexlogistics.bsky.social · Jun 11

The widely supported policy change of english for truckers is now a bill named Connor's Law. This would make it so the FMCSA and CVSA would not be able to change the policy away from this requirement in the future #englishfortruckers #trump #cvsa #fmcsa

ShipEX Logistics @shipexlogistics.bsky.social · Jun 10

Negotiations with China continue a second day in London! Today's talks are centered around China's desire to purchase superconductors and the US's need for rare earth minerals. Exports to the US dropped 34.5% in May so hopes are high for these talks. #tradewar #trump #china #tariffs

ShipEX Logistics @shipexlogistics.bsky.social · Jun 9

Negotiations with China have started again! After a phone call between President Trump and President Xi, the two nations have agreed to meet in the U.K. with the goal of easing the tense relationship. More updates are expected tomorrow. #tariffs #china #trump #tradewar

ShipEX Logistics @shipexlogistics.bsky.social · Jun 4

TARIFF HIKE!! Steel and aluminum tariffs have doubled! A 50% tariff will go into place tonight. These tariffs are expected to reduce demand for new construction and automotives as the prices for these materials have already risen 16% since Trump took office.
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Trump tells US steelworkers he’s going to double tariffs on foreign steel to 50%

President Donald Trump says he’s doubling the tariff rate on steel to 50%, a dramatic increase that could further push up prices for a metal used to make housing, autos and other goods.

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ShipEX Logistics @shipexlogistics.bsky.social · Jun 3

Could you imagine the last one?! #logistics #transportation #wouldyourather #shipexlogistics