In a move aimed at tightening road safety standards, former President Donald Trump signed a new executive order requiring all commercial truck drivers operating in the United States to speak
DMVs Go Digital, Medical Certification Now Streamlined for Truckers
Several states, including Wisconsin, Rhode Island, and Missouri, are taking proactive steps to modernize the process of handling Medical Examiner’s Certificates (MECs) for commercial drivers by adopting a new online
Federal Drug Testing Policy Board Shuttered After 30+ Years
Key Body Played Critical Role in Advancing Hair Sample Testing Rules and Federal Drug Testing Oversight. In a significant move affecting the federal government’s approach to workplace drug testing, the
All Eyes on the Road – Doubling Safety Across Sectors
Every month, distracted driving cuts short more than 275 lives on America’s roads. These aren’t unavoidable accidents they are entirely preventable tragedies. During Distracted Driving Awareness Month, we have a
Class 8 Truck Orders Dip in March as Fleets Navigate Economic and Regulatory
North American Class 8 truck orders remained under pressure in March 2025, slipping for yet another month amid a backdrop of economic uncertainty, shifting trade policy, and evolving environmental regulations.
Department of Transportation Requests Suggestions to Streamline Rules
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is actively seeking public input particularly from truckers, transportation professionals, trade organizations, and small businesses on how to reduce regulatory burdens across the transportation
Federal Excise Tax on Trucks Under Fire from Lawmakers, Industry
Trucking Industry Pushes Back Against Century-Old Levy Legislation aimed at repealing a World War I-era federal excise tax on new heavy-duty trucks, tractors, and trailers has been reintroduced in the
DOT’s New Oral-Fluid Testing Plan Sparks Trucking Safety Debate
Experts Warn of Potential Increase in Marijuana Use Among Truckers. The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) upcoming implementation of oral-fluid drug testing for marijuana has sparked concern among experts who fear
Kenworth W900 Retirement- A 63-Year Journey Concludes in 2026
Paccar Unit’s T800W and C500 Models Also Set for Discontinuation. Kenworth Truck Co., a prominent subsidiary of Paccar Inc., has announced it will cease production of three of its legendary
Wabash to Supercharge TaaS Fleet by 4x, Pioneering the Future of Transportation
Wabash, a trailblazer in transportation and logistics solutions, has announced plans to expand its Trailer-as-a-Service (TaaS) fleet by a staggering 400% by the end of 2025. This bold initiative will