CDL Reform: During his recent State of the Union address, President Donald Trump placed renewed focus on commercial driver licensing standards, calling for tougher federal oversight and stricter English language
Global Roadside Blitz 2026: Logbook Compliance in the Spotlight
Roadside Blitz 2026 – The annual International Roadcheck returns May 12-14, 2026, bringing three days of intensified commercial vehicle inspections across North America. This year’s high visibility enforcement initiative will
Foreign CDL Rule Under OMB Review as Compliance Concerns Grow
Foreign CDL Rule – The federal effort to tighten oversight of commercial driver’s licenses issued to foreign domiciled truck drivers has entered a critical phase, signaling that a final decision
Winter Storm Fern Extends Capacity Constraints Across U.S. Trucking
The lingering effects of Winter Storm Fern continue to ripple through the U.S. transportation network, tightening trucking capacity and delaying the market correction many expected after the 2025 holiday peak.
Logistics Industry on Alert as Winter Storm Fern Echoes the Great Texas Freeze
Five years after the historic Great Texas Freeze crippled U.S. freight networks, logistics leaders are once again preparing for a major winter disruption. Winter Storm Fern is forecast to deliver
Weak ELD Enforcement Is Fueling an Unfair Market for U.S. Carriers
Noncompliant carriers exploiting weak ELD oversight are driving down rates and pushing compliant fleets to the brink. The U.S. trucking industry is facing one of its most significant regulatory failures
New Illinois Toll Increase Sparks Outcry From Trucking Industry
Illinois lawmakers have approved a significant overhaul to the state’s transportation funding structure a decision that will sharply raise operating costs for carriers traveling through the region and potentially reshape
ATA Finally Backs Down: The “Driver Shortage” Myth Collapses
For years, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) has dominated headlines with its alarming claims about a massive driver shortage tens of thousands of positions allegedly left unfilled, threatening supply chains
DOT Freezes $40 Million in Funding Over California’s English Rule Dispute
On October 15, Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation will withhold $40 million in federal funds from California. According to Duffy, California is the
DRIVE Safe Act Reintroduced: Expanding Opportunities for Young Truckers
DRIVE Safe Act Aims to Build a Stronger, Safer, and Younger Trucking Workforce Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives have reintroduced legislation that could reshape the trucking industry’s approach