116,000 Peterbilt & Kenworth Semi-Trucks Recalled Due to Gear Shifter Issue
Approximately 116,000 Peterbilt and Kenworth semi-trucks were recalled due to issues with improperly crimped connectors in the gear shifter. T
DRIVE Safe Coalition Applauds Fiscal Year 2024 Transportation Funding Bill Passage
The DRIVE Safe Coalition leaders celebrate the passing of the fiscal year 2024 transportation funding bill, which includes a provision advocated by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) to revive the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program.
Texas Panhandle Wildfires Claim Lives and Historic Losses
Massive wildfires ravaged the Texas Panhandle, claiming lives, homes, and livestock, with one blaze, the historic Smokehouse Creek fire, becoming the largest in the state's history.
New Yorkers Weigh In on NYC's Congestion-Pricing Plan to Ease Manhattan Traffic
Hundreds of New Yorkers chimed in on Monday, the last day to have their say on a major transportation project in NYC.
Congress Considers Reversal of Safety Regulation Affecting Young Truck Drivers
Congress appears ready to reverse a safety regulation that has hindered younger drivers from participating in a trucking program, as outlined in a bipartisan budget bill.
Truck Driver's ELD Exemption Request Sparks Safety Investment Debate
Federal regulators are mulling over an exemption request from a truck driver, Arbert Ibraimi, who argues that spending money on other safety measures would be more beneficial than investing in Electronic Logging Devices.
Recent Layoffs Rock Freight and Logistics Sector Across California, Illinois, and Michigan
The freight and logistics sector continues to face mass layoffs, with recent announcements in California, Illinois, and Michigan.
Texas Panhandle Battles State's Second-Largest Blaze
A wildfire rapidly spread across the Texas Panhandle, becoming the state's second-largest blaze on record.
Brace for Severe Thunderstorms and Temperature Swings in the Midwest
Get ready for some wild weather in the Midwest! Severe thunderstorms are on the horizon for Tuesday, packing damaging hail, strong winds, and even a slight chance of tornadoes.
Flexport Re-Launches The Convoy Platform
Flexport has launched The Convoy Platform, a technology solution aimed at providing small carriers with access to freight while offering real-time competitive rates, shipment visibility, and on-time performance to shippers and brokers.
America's Top Trucking Bottlenecks Revealed
The intersection of Interstate 95 and State Route 4 in Lee, New Jersey remains the most congested trucking bottleneck, according to the American Transportation Research Institute's annual list.
Trump-Supporting Truckers Stage NYC Delivery Boycott Amidst Ex-President's Fraud Fine
Some Trump-supporting truckers are boycotting deliveries to New York City following the former president's $355 million fraud fine.
FMCSA's Call for Truck Lease Agreements is Combating Predatory Practices for Driver Safety
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is requesting lease agreements from truck drivers, especially if they suspect predatory or fraudulent terms.
$350 Million Grants Available for State Crash Data System Enhancements
States have until May 1 to apply for grants of up to $350 million from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to enhance and standardize their crash data systems for seamless electronic sharing with the federal agency.
FMCSA Initiates Study to Protect Women and Minority Truckers from Harassment
Federal regulators are moving forward with plans to create rules safeguarding women and minority truckers from sexual harassment and assault.
Cybercriminals Target Truckers with Fuel Card Skimming Scams
Cybercriminals are giving carriers a run for their money by targeting truckers with fuel card skimming scams, making legitimate fuel expenses a tricky battle.
Major Layoffs in Washington and Oregon as Logistics Company Shifts Operations
Major logistics company, Penske Logistics, recently filed notices indicating plans to cut over 200 truck driver and warehouse jobs in Washington and Oregon by March 31.
FMCSA Proposes CDL Requirement Changes to Increase Flexibility
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is gearing up to make some changes to Commercial Driver's License (CDL) requirements, aiming to add more flexibility to the process.
Controversial Truck Speed Limiter Rule Faces Another Delay
The controversial truck speed limiter rule from the federal government is facing yet another delay and is now expected to be published in May.