Delayed reporting reveals a steady and ongoing contraction in trucking jobs. Employment levels in truck transportation fell to their lowest point in several years last month, according to newly released
Perspective: Trucking Confronts the Menace of Litigation Excess
Most trucking enterprises begin the same way a single individual, a solitary truck and an unwavering conviction in a better tomorrow. From the original pioneers to today’s professional drivers steering
Market Signals Show Early Signs of a Shift Upward
CHATTANOOGA – The latest industry discussions on freight trends offered a cautiously optimistic outlook. While many carriers continue to feel the impact of a prolonged freight downturn that began in
ATBS Report: Why Committed Drivers Earn More in Today’s Market
Extra miles, disciplined cost management, and long-term commitment to carriers are key takeaways from ATBS’ latest market outlook. Mike Hosted, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at ATBS, a leading
New FMCSA Restrictions on Non-Domiciled CDLs After Fatal Trucking Crashes
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued an emergency interim final rule tightening requirements for non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs). The rule, which took effect immediately upon publication
Trucking Market Outlook: Carriers Brace for 18 Months of Turbulence
Trucking Market Outlook: Industry leaders warn of prolonged challenges as capacity outpaces demand, costs continue climbing, and the road to recovery remains uncertain.The U.S. trucking industry is preparing for another
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
Trucking Industry Poised for Growth Despite Inflation Hurdles
Consumer Spending on Goods May Drive Sector Recovery. Rising costs in the travel and hospitality sectors may prompt consumers to shift their discretionary spending toward home goods, offering a potential
Revised BLS Data of Trucking Industry and Warehouse
The U.S. had significantly fewer workers in truck transportation than initially estimated, according to newly revised employment data. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its February employment report, incorporating
End of Freight Recession in 2025?
This seasonal slow-down typically lasts until March, give or take a few weeks to account for the variable timing of the spring thaw in the north. The market will improve,