The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is moving forward with long-discussed pilot projects that will examine whether truck drivers should be given more flexibility in how they take federally required
Washington Opens New Toll Expressway to Ease Freight Flow Near Ports
Washington state is set to launch the first tolled section of a new freight-focused expressway designed to bypass one of the region’s most congested corridors. Beginning September 29, trucks and
Truck Imports Under Fire: UAW Pushes for Section 232 Tariffs
The United Auto Workers (UAW) is urging U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to impose strict tariffs on imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Their goal: to pressure manufacturers into relocating production
FleetFirst: A Smarter Path to Truck Ownership
Opening New Doors for Drivers on the Path to Ownership For many professional drivers, becoming an independent owner-operator has always been the ultimate career goal, a step toward financial independence,
Freight Industry Leaders Outline Policy Priorities for Congress
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) and other major freight stakeholders are urging Congress to advance new safety and efficiency programs as part of the nation’s next transportation policy roadmap. With
USDOT Targets States Failing to Remove Drivers for English Violations
The trucking industry is facing renewed federal scrutiny as USDOT and U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that California, Washington, and New Mexico have 30 days to enforce English-language proficiency
Trucking Fleets Are Rapidly Adopting ADAS to Improve Highway Safety?
As traffic congestion intensifies, distracted driving among passenger vehicle operators persists, and legal liabilities such as nuclear verdicts loom large, trucking fleets are under more pressure than ever to bolster
Why Top Truck Makers Are Suing California
Four of the largest commercial truck makers in North America Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), Navistar (International), Paccar Inc., and Volvo Group North America have filed a high-stakes federal lawsuit
The ATA’s Push for More Drivers
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) have long been vocal about the so-called “drivers shortage,” constantly advocating for new policies and programs to address the issue. However, a closer look reveals
How the Trucking Industry Is Preparing for Trump’s New Tariffs
Aug. 7 marks a critical turning point in U.S. trade policy, with broad implications for freight, logistics, and consumers alike. The trucking and logistics industries are preparing for significant disruption