Trucking recovery likely to be driven by falling capacity, not economic growth

Trucking finds itself in unprecedented times, according to Bob Costello, chief economist of the American Trucking Associations (ATA). Optimism about an economic lift at the beginning of 2025 has given…

Paccar expects boost after seeing U.S. truck tariff details

Paccar executives expressed optimism that the specifics announced last week on the United States’ planned tariffs on new trucks and truck parts will boost the company’s sales and provide needed…

Deadline nears for input on FMCSA’s updated truck crash study 

Less than a week remains for interested parties to submit comments to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on its plan to conduct an updated study on truck-involved crashes. The Study…

White House releases more details of tariffs on heavy trucks, parts

The White House on Oct. 17 released additional details of the planned tariffs on heavy-duty trucks and truck parts starting Nov. 1, including an offset program…

As cargo theft rises, how can fleets protect themselves?

Today’s cargo thieves are finding more ways to leverage technology to commit cargo theft, often from a computer located thousands of miles away.  While the frequency and sophistication of these…

Report details how shippers, 3PLs are navigating tariff uncertainty

Supply chain disruptions from tariffs and uncertain trade policies are among the most serious challenges facing shippers and logistics providers. It is forcing retailers, manufacturers, and others to reconsider strategies around…

As freight demand remains weak, U.S. fleets prep for higher truck prices

U.S. trucking fleets will continue to experience sluggish freight demand into next year and are likely to face significant tariff-related increases in new truck prices, according to FTR Transportation Intelligence. …

Trucking oversight mostly unaffected despite U.S. government shutdown

Employees at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and several other critical highway safety agencies remain on the job with pay, despite the ongoing US government shutdown.  “All operations continue…

U.S. tightens CDL regulations for non-citizens

The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued an emergency final rule that restricts the ability of non-citizens to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL), potentially resulting…