Trucking Tax Savings: TFI International's $75 Million Break — Who Really Wins?

by TRUCKERS VA
(UNITED STATES)

This blog post breaks down the key points from the latest industry updates. Each section links to the full article so you can dig deeper when you’re ready.

TFI International’s $75 Million Win
The new U.S. “One Big Beautiful Bill” is handing TFI International, one of North America’s biggest trucking and logistics outfits, a tax break worth around $75 million. The perks come from accelerated depreciation, infrastructure incentives, and manufacturing credits — all of which let them write off new equipment faster.

Potential upgrades – Fleet modernization, more tech in trucks.

Industry split – Large carriers cheer, small carriers wonder how to compete.

Driver question mark – Will savings trickle down, or is this a shareholder play?

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Mack Defense Lands $221.8M U.S. Army Deal
Mack Defense scored big with a massive contract to supply heavy-duty trucks to the U.S. Army.

Big win for manufacturing jobs – Production will be spread across U.S. facilities.

Tech boost – Military-spec trucks could push innovation into civilian fleets.

Supply chain ripple – More work for parts suppliers and contractors.

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Iowa Troopers Stop Semi Missing Entire Dual Tires
Iowa State Patrol flagged down a semi missing an entire set of dual tires — raising both safety and fairness debates.

Safety first – Missing tires can cause serious hazards.

Driver’s side – Was this enforcement or overreach?

Lesson learned – Pre-trip checks aren’t optional.

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Union Pacific Railroad vs. Truck Freight
Union Pacific is openly targeting more freight that traditionally moves by truck.

Market competition – Rail is chasing long-haul loads.

Driver impact – Possible drop in certain lanes, especially bulk commodities.

Trucking advantage – Speed, flexibility, and last-mile service still rule.

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Truckmakers Sue California Over Emissions Rules
Major truck manufacturers are pushing back against California’s strict emissions mandates.

Legal fight – Claims the rules are unrealistic and costly.

Green pressure – State sees it as necessary for climate goals.

Drivers caught in the middle – Could raise truck costs and limit options.

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U.S. DOT’s New 5-Year Plan
The Department of Transportation is shifting priorities for the next five years toward safety and freight efficiency.

Safety upgrades – More roadside tech and enforcement funding.

Efficiency focus – Projects aimed at reducing bottlenecks.

Driver benefits – Potentially smoother runs and less downtime.

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Bottom Line
From huge military contracts to tax windfalls, lawsuits, and rail competition — the trucking landscape is shifting fast. Whether these changes pad your wallet or pile on challenges depends on where you sit in the industry.

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