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)
DOT Freezes $40 Million in Funding Over California’s English Rule Dispute
On October 15, Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation will withhold $40 million in federal funds from California. According to Duffy, California is the
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
Regulators Crack Down on Freight Broker Fraud with Database Overhaul
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is stepping up efforts to tackle freight fraud and protect drivers, carriers, and brokers from bad actors. A key part of this initiative
Volvo Teams Up with Class8 to Launch Load Finder Platform
Volvo Trucks North America has unveiled Load Finder, a new digital load board designed to help carriers minimize deadhead miles and maximize equipment utilization. Unlike many subscription-based platforms, Load Finder