WTA offers support for enforcement of English Language Proficiency
OLYMPIA, Wash. — In an effort to maintain “the highest standards of safety on our state’s roadways,” Sheri Call, Washington Trucking Associations’ president and CEO,
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Duffy issues emergency action on non-domiciled CDLs, California hit with sanctions
WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is announcing an emergency action to drastically restrict who is eligible for a non-domiciled commercial learner’s permits (CLPs)
Finalists announced for 2025 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Four finalists are still in the running for the 2025 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award. “Veterans bring mission focus, adaptability, and
Fraudulent CDL scheme, perjury lands former driving instructor behind bars
MASSACHUSETTS — A former commercial driving school instructor is behind bars after being convicted of CDL fraud and perjury. The U.S. District Court for the
ACT Research: Trade war headwinds bearing down
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The freight market was nearing balance in late 2024 and early 2025, with rates and volume trends improving. Since the start of
CarriersEdge adds new air brakes courses to library
MARKHAM, Ontario — CarriersEdge is releasing a new series of courses on air brakes. “Techni-Com’s content is second-to-none, and well established as the industry standard,”
Duffy launches first phase of National Consumer Complaint Database modernization
WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy is announcing the launch of the first phase of the National Consumer Complaint Database (NCCDB) modernization. “This
Fatal I-70 collision in Ohio prompts safety recommendations
WASHINGTON — A truck driver’s inattention led to a fatal crash involving two passenger vehicles, a chartered motorcoach carrying school children and another truck, on
Christian Sanchez Cantù wins Landstar’s 52nd truck giveaway
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Landstar System Inc. is awarding owner-operator Christian Sanchez Cantù a Landstar blue 2026 Freightliner Cascadia for its latest annual truck giveaway. “It’s
ATA Truck Tonnage Index rises 0.9% in August
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Truck Tonnage Index saw its second month of increase in August. “The good news is that truck freight
Pilot launches mobile ordering along with other digital enhancements
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pilot is elevating its digital offerings with the launch of mobile ordering, the renaming of its loyalty app and a reimagined website.
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index improves marginally in July
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) for July improved marginally to a reading of -1.03 from June’s -1.83. “We do not see the
Nic Sallis joins Konexial to lead operational strategy
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Konexial is announcing the appointment of Nic Sallis as its new vice president of operations and support. “Nic’s operational leadership, data-driven mindset,
Cox Automotive unites Fleet Services and FleetNet America into One Fleet Team
ATLANTA, Ga. — Cox Automotive is announcing Fleet Services and FleetNet America will become one, unified fleet organization, effective Jan. 1, 2026. “Cox Enterprises has
DAT: Load posts jump 10% week over week
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Load posts on DAT One rose 10% to 2.2 million during the week of Sept. 14-20, the highest week 38 total since
FTR, Truckstop: Seasonal slide in spot rates continues
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system for all equipment types declined during the week ending Sept. 19. The seasonal slide is
ATA, TMC celebrate National Technician Appreciation Week
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) and ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council are celebrating the 6th annual National Technician Appreciation Week. “National Technician Appreciation
OOIDA supports new bill to ban predatory truck leasing
WASHINGTON — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is announcing its strong support for the Predatory Truck Leasing Prevention Act of 2025. The legislation was
DAT: Truckload volumes, spot rates dip in August
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Demand for truckload services cooled in August after July’s tariff-driven pull-forward of imports, according to DAT Freight & Analytics. The DAT Truckload
ACT Research: US trailer industry facing challenging times
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The U.S. trailer industry is going through an increasingly challenging period. According to this month’s issue of ACT Research’s State of the