The commercial trucking sector is grappling with a surge in costly lawsuit and extreme verdicts at a time when carriers are already strained by economic uncertainty. A new analysis from
BMO’s Trucking Credit Performance Weakens as Portfolio Continues to Contract
Impaired loans jump by over $100 million quarter over quarter. Credit conditions within BMO’s transportation division a major financial backer of the North American trucking sector, continued to deteriorate in
Mack Begins U.S. Deliveries of Its First Pioneer On Highway Tractors
Two U.S. fleets have become the first carriers to officially receive Mack Trucks’ newest long haul flagship, the Mack Pioneer.The deliveries were completed through Tri State Truck Centers, Mack announced
How the Annual Capacity Shakeout Transforms the Trucking Industry
Winter Reset- As many drivers gather with family for the Thanksgiving holiday, the U.S. trucking industry enters a familiar seasonal cycle: the annual capacity shakeout.Every year, between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s
Fleets Engage Drivers to Spot Cost-Saving Opportunities
Incentive Programs and Open Dialogue Help Carriers Weather Economic Pressures Trucking leaders across the industry agree that combining realistic performance incentives with transparent conversations about operational costs can create stronger
FMCSA’s 2026 Bond Crackdown, What Freight Brokers Need to Know
As 2025 winds down a year marked by weak freight demand, volatile spot rates, and financial strain freight brokers are facing yet another major challenge just over the horizon. On
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
Seasonal Dip or Warning Sign? Shippers Reduce Capacity Searches
October traditionally brings a softer tone to trucking markets, and new industry data confirms that pattern, but this year’s pullback carries deeper implications. According to recent shipper activity trends observed
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