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
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
Safety Must Come Before Cheap Labor, Says OOIDA
The Owner‑Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is urging Congress to take immediate action to remove what it labels as dangerous exemptions and regulatory waivers in the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
How Wabash Overcame One of the Largest Verdicts in Trucking History
Wabash National Corporation (NYSE: WNC), one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of semi-trailers and transportation equipment, has officially settled the high-profile Missouri “nuclear verdict” case that initially left the company
Major Flatbed Operator Files for Bankruptcy, Ending a Decade of Operations
Montgomery Transport LLC, a well-known flatbed trucking company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, has officially ceased operations after filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, leaving roughly 1,000 employees, including hundreds of drivers,
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
New Tariffs on Trucks and Parts May Strain Fleets and OEMs
Cost Pressures Intensify as Heavy-Duty Levies Start Oct. 1 The Trump administration’s imposition of a 25 percent tariff on imported heavy trucks and related components is set to introduce another
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
DOT to Test Flexible Hours-of-Service Rules Through New Pilot Programs
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is moving forward with long-discussed pilot projects that will examine whether truck drivers should be given more flexibility in how they take federally required