Verisk CargoNet: Memorial Day cargo theft warning
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Verisk CargoNet is advising transportation and logistics companies to prepare for elevated cargo theft risk during the Memorial Day holiday period,
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BUILD America 250 Act takes a step forward
WASHINGTON — The BUILD America 250 Act is one step closer to becoming law after the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (T&I), following a 14-hour legislative
Einride, EASE Logistics to deploy autonomous trucks in proof-of-service concept in Ohio
MARYSVILLE, Ohio and STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Einride and EASE Logistics are announcing the deployment of SAE Level 4 (L4) Einride autonomous trucks into proof-of-concept service
ACT: April trailer orders improve, but caution remains
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to this month’s issue of ACT Research’s State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers report, four months into 2026 and the US
Florida Trucking Association names new president, CEO
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Trucking Association (FTA) is naming Scott Perry as president and CEO, effective June 1. “Scott Perry is exactly the proven
More industry insiders weigh in on Build America 250 Act
Three additional industry organizations are speaking out on the Build America 250 Act, joining groups like the American Trucking Associations, Truckload Carriers Association and the
ATA celebrates passage of bill to support veterans in trucking careers
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is congratulating Representatives Chris Pappas (D-NH) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA) on the House passing the Veterans’ Transition to
FMCSA pulls 12 ELDs from service
WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is removing 12 ELDs from its list of registered devices. “On May 20, FMCSA removed the
DAT: Higher fuel costs lifted April truckload rates, freight volumes eased
PORTLAND, Ore. — Truckload spot and contract rates climbed sharply in April, but the gains came almost entirely from higher fuel costs, according to DAT
ATA Truck Tonnage Index unchanged in April
WASHINGTON — Trucking activity in the United States remained unchanged in April after increasing 1% in March, according to the American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally
FTR: Trailer demand strengthens again in April
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR is reporting U.S. trailer demand strengthened again in April, extending March’s upside surprise rather than following the typical spring slowdown. “Overall,
OOIDA throws support behind BUILD America 250 Act
WASHINGTON — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is the latest industry group to voice its support for the BUILD America 250 Act. “OOIDA applauds
Trucking industry weighs in on BUILD American 250 Act
WASHINGTON — The trucking industry is sounding off on the BUILD American 250 Act. Find out what insiders are saying. On Monday, the House Committee
DAT: Roadcheck week tightens capacity sharply, lifts spot rates across the board
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Total load posts on DAT One rose to 4.36 million last week, up 29% from the prior week, as brokers pushed freight
Trucking’s rising insurance costs: Issues and opportunities
WASHINGTON — The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is releasing new research detailing the rising costs of commercial auto liability insurance in the trucking industry
ACT: Preliminary net trailer order activity continues to surprise in April
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Preliminary net trailer order number continue to surprise in April at 19,400 units, according to ACT Research. “A sequential drop in net
Duffy unveils plan to modernize America’s freight network
WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is releasing the 2026 National Freight Strategic Plan (NFSP), a multi-year strategy to modernize the nation’s nearly seven-million-mile
Truckstop, FTR: Spot rates skyrocket during International Roadcheck
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop.com system for refrigerated equipment posted their largest week-over-week spike ever during the week ending May 15
One dead in head-on crash with Freightliner in Oregon
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ore. — According to the Oregon State Police (OSP), one man is dead after a head-on crash with a Freightliner. On Friday at
New data reveals AI-predictive vehicle maintenance may save time, boost safety
New data from Tech.co is showing that AI predictive vehicle maintenance software is saving fleet companies on average 8.5 hours every week and can save