U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has unveiled a sweeping $275 million federal initiative aimed at tackling the nation’s long-standing truck parking crisis and cutting back on regulatory burdens for the
New Focus on English Skills in Trucking Sparks Support and Uneven Application
The U.S. trucking industry has expressed broad support for a federal directive mandating that truck drivers be placed out of service during roadside inspections if they are unable to demonstrate
The Great Freight Heist: Inside America’s Cargo Theft Crisis
Beneath the surface of the U.S. supply chain, a silent crisis is rapidly intensifying: cargo theft. Once a relatively isolated issue, this criminal enterprise has evolved into a nationwide epidemic,
Brake Inspections Sideline Hundreds of Trucks
A recent unannounced brake safety inspection blitz led by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) resulted in 303 U.S. commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) being placed out of service due to
Fentanyl Testing Approved for Federal Workers, Including Truck Drivers
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has officially authorized drug testing for fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, in federal workplace programs. This decision, announced in a Federal
California’s Emissions Standards Face Rollback Under Trump
Former President Donald Trump is expected to sign a resolution on June 12 that would dismantle California’s landmark climate policies, including a ban on the sale of new gasoline-powered cars
CDL Program Gets $89.4 Million Boost from FMCSA
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is now accepting applications for $89.4 million in federal grants aimed at improving highway safety through enhancements to the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
DOT Proposes Sweeping Rollback of Federal Trucking Regulations
In a major deregulatory initiative, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced a proposal to eliminate or revise more than two dozen federal regulations affecting the trucking industry. The
New Engine and Transmission Combo Now Available for Kenworth T680, T880, W990
Kenworth is expanding its powertrain offerings by introducing the Paccar TX-12 PRO automated transmission paired with the MX-13 engine for its T680, T880, and W990 Class 8 trucks. The move
Tariff Rollback Ruling: Freight and Trucking Sectors Brace for Change
WASHINGTON, D.C.- In a landmark decision on May 28, the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that former President Donald Trump exceeded his legal authority by imposing widespread tariffs under