Federal auditors have once again uncovered serious compliance gaps in a state’s handling of non domiciled Commercial Driver Licenses, placing North Carolina at the center of a growing national concern.
DOT pulls $160M from California over foreign trucker licenses
A long simmering conflict between the U.S. Department of Transportation and the State of California escalated sharply this week after federal officials announced the suspension of roughly $160 million in
Volvo VNL Sets New Standard With Industry-First Pet Safety Testing
As more professional drivers choose to bring their pets along on the road, safety concerns are extending beyond drivers and freight to include four legged companions. Recognizing this growing reality,
Cheap Labor and CDL Fraud Are Reshaping the Trucking Market
Small fleet operators say compliant carriers are being pushed out by ultra low cost, non domiciled CDL labor For more than three years, a small fleet owner says his family
Love’s Expands Factoring Business With Largest Acquisition to Date
Major factoring expansion strengthens Love’s position in the trucking finance market. Love’s Travel Stops has taken a major step forward in the freight factoring sector, finalizing the largest factoring acquisition
Cheap Labor and CDL Abuse Are Reshaping the Trucking Market
A small fleet operator says compliant carriers are being pushed aside by ultra low cost labor and CDL questionable licensing practices, allowing freight to move at prices that no longer
Trucking Workforce Continues to Shrink, New Labor Data Reveals
Delayed reporting reveals a steady and ongoing contraction in trucking jobs. Employment levels in truck transportation fell to their lowest point in several years last month, according to newly released
Why AI Is Becoming Essential in Modern Freight Operations
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the freight transportation landscape. Motor carriers, freight brokers, and shippers now have access to an expanding range of AI-powered tools offered both as standalone solutions
DOT Advisors Propose Landmark Freight Tunnel and 1,000 New Truck Parking Sites
Proposal includes 1,000 new parking sites designed to boost capacity and streamline freight operations. A high-profile group of private sector experts advising the U.S. Department of Transportation is urging federal
Escalating Lawsuit Abuse Puts Heavy Pressure on the Trucking Industry
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