Two suspects were shot dead by Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers during a standoff and hostage situation in Vandalia, Ohio.

A female truck driver was fired by Groupe Robert, a Canadian trucking company, after a crash on June 30th, 2022.

The development and implementation of autonomous vehicles (AVs) have raised questions about their safety and reliability.

Assembly Bill 316 has been introduced to enable autonomous truck testing in California, but the prospects remain bleak due to opposition from the Teamsters Union and concerns about safety and job displacement.

Trucking advocates are raising concerns about double brokering schemes, where carriers accept a load but then secretly broker it to another carrier without the shipper's knowledge.

A recent survey by Truckers News and Commercial Carrier Journal found that many truck drivers have no plans to retire.

Frank Sonzala, a veteran in the trucking and transportation industry, is spearheading a business plan to address the pressing issue of the nationwide truck parking shortage.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has formed a Truck Leasing Task Force to address predatory lease-purchase agreements that exploit truck drivers.

Over 100 groups, including truckers from Florida and Pennsylvania, have sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to reverse the federal tailpipe emissions regulations for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Arizona recently implemented a new law that requires vehicle weight-restriction signs on state highways to be designed by the state transportation department for enforcement.

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has expressed opposition to the PRO Act, stating that it would create confusion and jeopardize the established business model in the trucking industry.

The Women In Trucking Association 2023 Index reveals that while women continue to make inroads in trucking and transportation, they still represent a low percentage of professional truck drivers and technicians.

OOIDA President Todd Spencer provides insight into the alleged driver shortage in the trucking industry, attributing it to the inability of large fleets to retain drivers rather than a true shortage.

State lawmakers across the United States are considering legislation on the use of ticket cameras and automated enforcement systems in response to federal guidance authorizing investment in roadway safety programs.

Economic activity in the logistics industry declined for the second consecutive month in June, as revealed by the Logistics Managers' Index report.

Major truck manufacturers have made a commitment to cease the sale of new gas-powered vehicles in California by the mid-2030s.

Industry experts in leasing and rental companies, OEM dealer organizations, and management solutions providers have discussed various topics related to equipment availability, delays in vehicle deliveries, and the impact of industry and economic factors on leasing and rental equipment.

The trucking industry is facing a significant driver shortage, leading to increased costs, longer delivery times, and reduced productivity.

In July 2021, the American Trucking Association (ATA) warned of a severe truck driver shortage, while the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) and Land Line Magazine disputed this narrative.

The California Assembly has passed a bill that would prohibit the testing of autonomous vehicles over 10,000 pounds, and it is now awaiting approval from the state Senate.