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“Band-Aids on a shotgun wound”: Diesel prices to remain high into 2027 Diesel prices are expected to remain elevated well into 2027 as the effects of conflict in the Middle East, damage to Russian refining capacity and constrained global fuel supplies continue to work through the market. For truck drivers and fleets, the outlook means…
Saia’s expanded terminal network delivers record revenue, tonnage Less-than-truckload carrier Saia posted record revenue and tonnage in the third quarter as freight volumes continued to build across its expanded terminal network. The company’s results showed strong demand for its services, although management said the next priority is improving the operating performance of newer facilities. Saia…
Waiting on EPA ’27 rule, Rush says final decision may be delayed The trucking industry is still waiting for the Environmental Protection Agency to finalize proposed changes to its 2027 heavy-duty nitrogen oxide rules, and Rush Enterprises CEO William “Rusty” Rush said the decision may not arrive as soon as many in the industry had…
Fuel-price relief measures are being introduced or debated in several major markets as elevated diesel, gasoline and energy costs continue to pressure carriers, businesses and consumers. In the United States, recent actions include fuel waivers and emergency measures, while policymakers in South Africa and the United Kingdom are considering tax reductions and subsidies. U.S. Measures…
Large touchscreen anchors Kenworth’s interior redesign Kenworth is updating the interior of its Class 8 trucks with a redesigned cab, a larger infotainment display, wireless phone charging and a standard electronic parking brake. The changes are aimed at improving comfort, access to in-cab controls and day-to-day convenience for professional drivers. They also build on PACCAR…
State and federal transportation agencies identified more than 330 unqualified or unauthorized commercial drivers during a recent 48-hour enforcement operation in Arkansas, including 183 drivers disqualified for English-language proficiency violations. Arkansas operation finds widespread violations According to the Arkansas Department of Transportation, the joint enforcement effort also uncovered more than 1,000 motor carrier safety violations….
Capitol Christmas Tree begins 2,000-mile journey to Washington behind custom Kenworth T680 The 2026 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree began its journey to Washington, D.C., on October 29, when a 76-foot Engelmann spruce departed Grangeville, Idaho. The tree is scheduled to travel approximately 2,000 miles before arriving at the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building…
Truck operating costs continue to rise across multiple categories, putting additional pressure on carriers and owner-operators already dealing with weak freight conditions. Higher diesel prices, insurance premiums, equipment expenses, labor costs and truck parts prices are tightening margins for small fleets. Multiple Costs Pressure Trucking Operations Diesel remains one of the largest expenses for trucking…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed allowing cyan-colored exterior lights on vehicles operating with automated driving systems, giving nearby motorists a consistent visual signal that a vehicle may be operating without a human driver. NHTSA proposes cyan lighting standard In a notice of proposed rulemaking published in the Federal Register, NHTSA outlined proposed…
FMCSA Examines Greater Hours-of-Service Flexibility for Truck Drivers Truck drivers could see more flexibility in how they manage their work schedules as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration evaluates pilot programs and additional changes to federal hours-of-service regulations. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association supports greater flexibility but says drivers, rather than motor carriers, must retain…
FMCSA renames complaint system as recalls affect Kenworth, Peterbilt and Volvo trucks Federal regulators have renamed the National Consumer Complaint Database, giving the system a more direct identity for commercial motor vehicle drivers, carriers and the general public. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration now refers to the database as the FMCSA Complaint Center. The…
# New York Court Clears Way for Navios Arbitration A New York appeals court overturned a temporary order that had paused arbitration involving Peers Business Inc. and Navios South American Logistics Inc. The court found that Peers’ participation in the arbitration weakened its bid to stop the proceeding. The dispute centers on a fight involving…
Saia’s expanded terminal network delivers record revenue, tonnage Less-than-truckload carrier Saia posted record revenue and tonnage in the third quarter as freight volumes continued to build across its expanded terminal network. The company said its next priority is improving operating performance at newer locations as they gain freight density and move further into their ramp-up…
# Trucking Appeal Remains Unresolved Without Full Opinion The Texas Court of Appeals in Eastland lists an appeal involving Kathy Burgess, the estate of Stephen Burgess, SW Freightlines and driver Jeffrey Ebener. But the material provided contains only the case caption—not the court’s factual findings, legal analysis or final ruling. The case appears to arise…
Rising SKU Counts Push Beverage Distributors Toward Warehouse Automation Beverage distributors are facing a warehouse problem that is closely tied to the delivery schedules drivers work every day: more products, longer picking routes and less available labor. Hy-Tek Intralogistics says beverage facilities that were originally designed to handle several hundred stock-keeping units, or SKUs, are…
# Delaware Court Lets Driver’s Pay Dispute Move Forward A Delaware judge has allowed an independent delivery contractor’s claims over a reduced daily rate and the termination of Route 300 to continue against Capstone Logistics and H.I.G. Capital. The court dismissed a separate claim involving allegedly unauthorized delivery requirements. The dispute began after Quinton Freeman…
Several trucking-related incidents involving alleged drug smuggling, vehicle theft, cargo theft and impaired driving have drawn attention, including the escape of a convicted murderer who authorities say stole a truck in Tennessee and a New Hampshire traffic stop that led to the discovery of 170 beer bottles. Escaped Tennessee inmate allegedly stole truck Authorities in…
FedEx Freight posts mixed results in first report as standalone company FedEx Freight delivered higher revenue but lower adjusted earnings in its first earnings report since separating from FedEx Corp., highlighting the costs and operational changes involved in becoming an independent company. The North American less-than-truckload carrier reported $3.3 billion in revenue for the four…
# NTSB Firing Challenge Ends in Trump’s Favor A federal judge dismissed Alvin Brown’s lawsuit challenging his removal from the National Transportation Safety Board, siding with President Donald Trump and other defendants. Judge Dabney Friedrich said the firing may have violated a statutory requirement that NTSB members be removed only for cause—but still ruled against…
Governments in the United States and abroad are pursuing temporary tax waivers, fuel subsidies and regulatory changes as elevated diesel and gasoline prices continue to pressure carriers, farmers, loggers and other fuel-intensive businesses. The measures range from state tax relief in North Carolina to proposed levy reductions in South Africa and continued fuel-duty support in…
BP Profit Hits 18-Year High on Refinery Boom BP reported its strongest quarterly profit in 18 years as higher refining margins and solid trading activity lifted earnings and accelerated the company’s efforts to reduce debt. The London-based energy company said adjusted net income reached $8.46 billion in the third quarter, up from $2.21 billion during…
Great Dane Trailers is recalling certain 2027 Champion and Everest van trailers because welds on the landing gear support structure may fail, potentially causing the landing gear to collapse. PACCAR also issued a recall affecting 69 trucks over an upper-coupler assembly issue that could prevent proper trailer coupling. Great Dane trailer recall involves landing gear…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is continuing a broad 2026 agenda that includes enforcement against fraudulent commercial driver training providers, work on its MOTUS registration system, and potential changes to long-standing trucking regulations. The agency also is moving forward with routine information-collection requirements covering carrier inspection, repair and maintenance records. FMCSA Targets Training and…
State and federal agencies identified more than 330 unqualified or unauthorized commercial motor vehicle drivers during an enforcement operation in Arkansas, according to the Arkansas Department of Transportation. Inspectors also reported 183 drivers for violations involving English-language proficiency requirements. Multiagency enforcement operation Nearly 200 commercial motor vehicle drivers were stopped by Arkansas Department of Transportation…
How ELD fraud is widening the divide in trucking — and what could fix it Electronic logging devices were introduced to make hours-of-service enforcement more accurate and reduce the opportunity for drivers and carriers to falsify paper logbooks. But according to Zach Meiborg, the technology has also created a new problem: a two-tier trucking market…
C.H. Robinson and Landstar shares slammed as claims pressure overshadows strong earnings Strong third-quarter financial results from C.H. Robinson and Landstar were overshadowed by concerns about insurance claims and the rising cost of covering losses across the transportation industry. The companies did not report a broad deterioration in their operating businesses. Instead, investors focused on…
Schneider partners with Norfolk Southern and raises outlook despite third-quarter earnings miss Schneider National is moving its eastern intermodal business from CSX to Norfolk Southern under a new service agreement scheduled to begin in January. The announcement came alongside Schneider’s third-quarter results, which fell slightly short of analyst expectations but showed year-over-year improvement across several…
Oil prices increase as attacks on shipping ramp up Brent crude climbed 2.5% to $113.51 a barrel Thursday, moving close to the four-year high reached earlier this year as tensions surrounding the Iran conflict continued to weigh on energy markets. The latest increase places Brent near the upper end of its range since the war…
A Pennsylvania Senate bill would allow municipal police departments to use radar to enforce speed limits, while setting limits on citations and the amount of revenue departments could generate from enforcement. Senate Bill 509 Advances The Pennsylvania Senate passed Senate Bill 509, which would expand the authority of local police departments to use radar for…
BP profit hits 18-year high on refinery boom BP’s third-quarter profit rose to its highest level in 18 years as stronger oil-refining margins and higher refinery utilization boosted earnings. The results also helped the British energy company reduce debt and make faster progress on liabilities tied to the Deepwater Horizon disaster. BP reported adjusted net…
Delaware has enacted a law giving individuals more time to cancel certain personal-injury settlements, a change the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association warns could increase litigation exposure and insurance costs for trucking companies. Longer cancellation period for some settlements The law extends the amount of time available to cancel certain injury settlements after an agreement is…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is continuing work on several regulatory and enforcement initiatives, including hours-of-service policy, carrier maintenance records, commercial driver licensing, training-provider oversight and its new MOTUS registration system. Hours-of-service changes remain unresolved Following protests and a petition from the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, FMCSA took steps to strengthen hours-of-service regulations, but…
Aurora Innovation is accelerating production of its driverless trucks after a six-week delay, with plans to reach a production rate of 20 vehicles per week in early December and operate more than 200 trucks by the end of February. Production ramp targets more than 1,000 trucks annually The autonomous trucking company said it has more…
State and federal agencies identified more than 330 unqualified or unauthorized commercial drivers during a joint enforcement operation, according to the Arkansas Department of Transportation. Inspectors also disqualified 183 drivers for English-language proficiency violations. More Than 330 Drivers Identified The operation focused on identifying commercial motor vehicle drivers who did not meet qualification or authorization…
POLL: ATRI’s Top Trucking Issues — How Do You Rank Them? Fuel prices have returned to the top of the trucking industry’s concerns, but the American Transportation Research Institute’s latest survey also shows a clear divide between motor carriers and truck drivers. ATRI released its 22nd annual Top Industry Issues report Oct. 18 during the…
9 alleged Mexican cartel associates arrested in California train theft ring Nine men allegedly connected to Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel have been arrested in Southern California following a yearlong investigation into a cargo theft operation targeting BNSF Railway trains, authorities said. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said its Rural Crime Task Force arrested the suspects…
Beverage Distribution: Why Your SKU Count Is Crushing Productivity Hy-Tek Intralogistics has introduced two warehouse automation solutions aimed at beverage distributors dealing with growing product assortments, labor shortages and strict delivery schedules. The Erlanger, Kentucky-based supply chain systems integrator announced the formal launch of Hy-Flo and Hy-Sync on Sept. 23. The company says the modular…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is continuing a broad regulatory and enforcement campaign in 2026, with actions focused on commercial driver requirements, training providers, electronic logging device compliance, carrier identity fraud and registration systems. FMCSA Removes Training Providers FMCSA officials said the agency has removed more than 10,000 training providers from its registry since…
Massachusetts police find more than 1,300 commercial-vehicle violations in three-day Operation Wicked Safe Massachusetts State Police found more than 1,300 serious violations during a three-day commercial vehicle enforcement effort conducted as part of a broader Northeast operation. Operation Wicked Safe ran from Oct. 13 through Oct. 15 and targeted dangerous and distracted driving on major…
Federal hours-of-service rules remain unchanged, but the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is testing several approaches that could give truck drivers more flexibility. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association supports additional flexibility while emphasizing that drivers, rather than motor carriers, must control how any optional provisions are used. FMCSA testing potential HOS changes FMCSA launched two…
Used Class 8 retail sales lose steam in September Used Class 8 truck retail sales weakened again in September, extending a short-term slowdown that began during the summer. Same-dealer sales declined 5.7% from August, according to ACT Research’s latest State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks report. The decline followed a much sharper…
Used Class 8 retail sales lose steam in September Used Class 8 truck retail sales weakened again in September, extending a short-term slowdown that began during the summer. Same-dealer sales declined 5.7% from August, according to ACT Research’s latest State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks report. The decline followed a much sharper…
State and federal agencies identified more than 330 unqualified or unauthorized commercial drivers during a coordinated enforcement operation, including 183 drivers who were disqualified for English-language proficiency violations. Coordinated commercial vehicle enforcement Nearly 200 commercial motor vehicle drivers were stopped by Department of Transportation inspectors, Border Patrol agents from the Indio Station and Immigration and…
Governments in the United States and abroad are pursuing a range of fuel-tax waivers, subsidies and regulatory changes as elevated gasoline and diesel costs continue to pressure carriers, businesses and consumers. U.S. states and agencies pursue temporary relief In North Carolina, Gov. Josh Stein signed House Bill 3 during a one-day special session. The law…
Delaware has enacted a law giving individuals more time to cancel certain personal-injury settlements, a change the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association warns could increase insurance costs for trucking companies and other commercial vehicle operators. Longer cancellation period for certain settlements The new law extends the period in which an individual may withdraw from certain injury…