The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released a compelling new study revealing that repealing the outdated 12% federal excise tax (FET) on new trucks and trucking equipment could have
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Guarantee Bathroom Access for Commercial Drivers
Support grows for the trucker bathroom access act as lawmakers address longstanding industry concerns.A bipartisan group of lawmakers has reintroduced a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives aimed at
Truck Drivers Must Prove English Skills Under New Federal Policy
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
Truck Size, Safety, and ELD Compliance Under Scrutiny in Congress
Lawmakers Weigh Temporary Halt on ELD Mandate Amid Safety Concerns The trucking industry finds itself at the center of legislative discussions as lawmakers on Capitol Hill deliberate key provisions for