Trucking fleets will likely be facing a litany of issues over the course of the year, as an aging workforce begins to take their leave and the owner-operator model faces sweeping federal regulations.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is asking for more detailed information to analyze before it lays down any specific regulatory rules in regard to automated driving systems.

Last week, U.S. Transportation Secretary, Pete Buttigieg highlighted the opportunity to recognize and prevent the crime of human trafficking in the transportation industry.

Marking a 32% increase compared to 2021m a whopping 41,000 truck drivers tested positive for the substance, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Tom Weakley of the OOIDA Foundation is speaking out against a pay-by-the-mile system for drivers, which he claims encourages safety violations and takes money out of their pockets.

Walmart's Associate-to-Driver training program, also known as the Walmart Transportation Driving Academy, is a program designed to train and certify Walmart associates to become professional truck drivers.

The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act is a proposed bill in Congress that aims to address the shortage of safe and secure truck parking areas on the nation's highways.

The controversial AB5 bill in California is facing more contention as the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) files a preliminary injunction request against the law.

While we’re still in the dead of winter, some places are starting to see the snow melt after it dumped inches over the holidays.

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) is researching gender diversity in the trucking industry.

The adoption of hydrogen-powered engines in the trucking industry will depend on a number of factors, including the availability of hydrogen fuel, the development of supporting infrastructure, and the overall cost and performance of these engines compared to other alternatives.

On a federal level, cannabis remains an illegal substance in the United States.

In a move that introduced the largest dedicated investment in highway bridges since the highway system was in development, the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced the distribution of nearly $40 billion over the upcoming five years.

While the new ELD mandate doesn’t modify any of the underlying rules in place for hours-of-service (HOS) requirements, Canadian provinces and territories now have the authority to monitor vehicles and issue citations based on ELD data.

The Department of Labor has proposed changes regarding the definition of independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

On December 29th, Congress passed the federal spending bill that will keep the government operating fiscally through September.

Due to much of Alaska being remote communities, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy asked that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration waive certain testing requirements for their drivers that will not be necessary for them driving through most areas of the state.

According to CargoNet, a total loss value of $6,033.572 has already been recorded between August 1st and December 14th of 2022.

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is slamming the EPA over what they’re defining as “unrealistic regulations” for the trucking industry.

Peak season is typically a time of stress and profit for the trucking industry.