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
Washington Opens New Toll Expressway to Ease Freight Flow Near Ports
Washington state is set to launch the first tolled section of a new freight-focused expressway designed to bypass one of the region’s most congested corridors. Beginning September 29, trucks and
Trucking Market Outlook: Carriers Brace for 18 Months of Turbulence
Trucking Market Outlook: Industry leaders warn of prolonged challenges as capacity outpaces demand, costs continue climbing, and the road to recovery remains uncertain.The U.S. trucking industry is preparing for another
Truck Imports Under Fire: UAW Pushes for Section 232 Tariffs
The United Auto Workers (UAW) is urging U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to impose strict tariffs on imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Their goal: to pressure manufacturers into relocating production
FleetFirst: A Smarter Path to Truck Ownership
Opening New Doors for Drivers on the Path to Ownership For many professional drivers, becoming an independent owner-operator has always been the ultimate career goal, a step toward financial independence,
Freight Industry Leaders Outline Policy Priorities for Congress
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) and other major freight stakeholders are urging Congress to advance new safety and efficiency programs as part of the nation’s next transportation policy roadmap. With
USDOT Targets States Failing to Remove Drivers for English Violations
The trucking industry is facing renewed federal scrutiny as USDOT and U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that California, Washington, and New Mexico have 30 days to enforce English-language proficiency
ELP Violations Becoming More Dangerous than Drug and Alcohol Violations?
The trucking industry faces constant challenges in balancing safety, compliance, and the demand for drivers. For decades, drug and alcohol violations have been among the most serious issues rightly viewed
Undocumented Driver Held CDLs from Two States
A tragic collision on the Florida Turnpike has triggered a federal investigation into commercial driver licensing procedures and motor carrier compliance, after it was revealed the driver involved an undocumented
Trucking Fleets Are Rapidly Adopting ADAS to Improve Highway Safety?
As traffic congestion intensifies, distracted driving among passenger vehicle operators persists, and legal liabilities such as nuclear verdicts loom large, trucking fleets are under more pressure than ever to bolster