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ATS Raises Company Flatbed Driver Pay to $0.70 Per Mile Anderson Trucking Service is increasing the base mileage rate for its company flatbed drivers from $0.60 to $0.70 per mile, giving drivers an additional 10 cents for every loaded and empty mile covered under the company’s mileage-pay plan. The St. Cloud, Minnesota-based carrier said the…
# Utah Appeals Case Involves Ranches, Truckers and Natural Choice The Utah Court of Appeals docket identifies a dispute involving ranchers, trucking companies and Natural Choice LLC—but the supplied opinion excerpt contains only the case caption. It does not include the court’s ruling, the underlying facts, or the legal issue the judges decided. The case,…
Three proposed New Jersey bills would address toll costs, including one measure aimed at providing relief for disabled veteran truckers and another that would eliminate toll collection entirely. Proposals target toll costs The measures reflect ongoing debate over the financial burden tolls place on commercial drivers, commuters and other motorists traveling through New Jersey and…
Construction starts on $9.2 million CMV inspection station in B.C. after previous facility destroyed by suspected arson Construction has begun on a new commercial vehicle inspection station along Highway 97 south of Prince George, British Columbia, after the previous facility was destroyed by a fire in late 2024. The B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Transit…
Rising fuel costs are prompting some trucking companies to reassess their financial outlook and determine how long current operating conditions can be sustained. Fuel Expenses Pressure Trucking Operations Fuel remains one of the largest variable costs for trucking businesses. As prices increase, carriers must account for the added expense when evaluating routes, equipment use and…
A former company vice president is facing prison time after admitting or being found to have knowingly lied to Environmental Protection Agency investigators examining the dumping of hazardous materials, according to court-related information provided in the case. EPA investigation focused on hazardous waste dumping The former executive was questioned as part of an investigation into…
Lawmakers in Pennsylvania and several other states are considering fuel-tax reductions or suspensions as elevated gasoline and diesel prices increase operating costs for truckers, farmers and other commercial users. Pennsylvania’s diesel tax currently stands at 74.1 cents per gallon, one of the highest state fuel-tax rates in the country. Pennsylvania Bills Would Suspend Fuel Taxes…
How much is too much? Rising fuel costs are forcing some trucking businesses to question how long they can continue operating and where they should draw the line. The pressure is especially direct for trucking companies and independent drivers because fuel is an unavoidable operating expense. Every dispatched load, empty mile and return trip is…
China Lead-Time Concerns Surge as Shippers Widen Global Sourcing Networks Small and midsize businesses are spreading their supply chains across more regions and placing orders earlier as they manage longer supplier lead times, higher freight costs, tariffs and changing consumer demand. The shift could create a more fragmented freight environment for carriers. Instead of relying…
Trans-Pacific container rates soar while Mediterranean prices sink, and demand explains little Container shipping rates on the China-to-U.S. West Coast trade have surged while prices on the China-to-Mediterranean route have fallen sharply. The split is striking because booking data does not show an equally dramatic difference in demand. For trucking companies and drivers serving ports,…
Freight market indicators are sending mixed signals, with modest growth and steady LTL demand offset by rising fuel costs, tightening capacity in selected markets and growing concern over a potential downturn by 2027. Freight growth continues, but risks remain elevated The Cass Shipment Index said freight growth is likely to continue at a modest pace…
Industry, Congress Praise Truck Drivers During NTDAW Truck drivers are being recognized on Capitol Hill during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, as Rep. Harriet Hageman introduced a resolution to formally acknowledge the week as a celebration of the nation’s professional drivers. The resolution places congressional recognition behind an observance focused on the people who move…
An Arizona Department of Public Safety inspection found an oversize-load truck being operated by a driver without a valid commercial driver’s license and equipped with severely damaged tires, according to an agency social media post. Inspection Finds Severely Damaged Tires AZDPS said several of the truck’s tires were in what it described as “horrifically unsafe”…
Canadian oil bypasses California stop as freight surges Canadian oil producers are looking to reduce their dependence on the United States as an ongoing trade war reshapes established trading relationships. The shift means some Canadian oil is bypassing a traditional California destination, while freight connected to alternative markets is increasing. The change reflects a broader…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking motor carriers to participate in a voluntary test of an electronic export manifest system intended to modernize truck-cargo reporting, strengthen cargo security and improve freight processing at U.S. border crossings. Voluntary ACE export manifest test CBP said it will conduct the Automated Commercial Environment Electronic Export Manifest for…
Verizon, Frontier Seek Approval to Retire Portions of Copper Landline Networks Verizon and Frontier are moving to retire portions of their traditional copper telephone networks, citing declining use, high maintenance costs and the availability of newer communications technologies. The proposed changes could affect customers in several states who still depend on legacy landline service. Verizon…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has proposed making out-of-service orders for commercial drivers who fail English-language proficiency requirements a permanent enforcement measure. The proposal is receiving support from truck drivers and follows a 2025 change that added English proficiency to federal out-of-service criteria. English proficiency added to out-of-service criteria Enforcement of English-language requirements for…
Fatal crash under investigation Authorities are investigating a fatal collision involving a passenger vehicle and a truck. The available information does not identify the location, the people involved, the time of the crash or the circumstances that led to the impact. Those details are important because a serious crash involving a truck and a passenger…
Einride, Nvidia partner on heavy-duty autonomous trucking Einride is partnering with Nvidia to develop the next generation of its autonomous driving system for heavy-duty trucks, bringing Nvidia’s Hyperion platform into a freight network that is already operating for commercial customers. Under the collaboration announced Monday, Einride will adapt Nvidia Hyperion for use in heavy-duty trucks…
Van Freight Tightens Up as Capacity Stays Fragile National truckload tender rejections have climbed to 14% and are holding near a secondary peak comparable to levels seen around Labor Day. Van freight is driving most of the pressure, even though overall shipment demand has not returned to the levels recorded earlier in the year. The…
Lower Diesel Prices From U.S. Export Ban Would Be Short-Lived Diesel supply is being squeezed by conflicts involving Iran, Russia and Ukraine, putting renewed pressure on fuel prices paid by trucking companies and professional drivers. With the November midterm elections approaching, the Trump administration is considering ways to ease that pressure, including a possible restriction…
Ohio man sentenced to 24 years to life in prison for killing tanker truck driver An Ohio man has been sentenced to 24 years to life in prison for the shooting death of a tanker truck driver during a dispute over the truck’s position near a residential lawn. Mickey Green, 63, received the sentence on…
Truckers applaud FMCSA’s proposal to add teeth to English-proficiency rule Truckers are voicing support for a proposal from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that would make the decision to place drivers out of service for English-proficiency violations permanent. The proposal focuses on how violations involving English proficiency are handled after an out-of-service order is…
Alvys to take over LoadOps customer base as Optym focuses on LoadAi Alvys is acquiring the customer base of LoadOps, Optym’s transportation management system, in a strategic partnership that will move those carriers and brokers onto the Alvys platform. The financial terms were not disclosed. The deal makes Alvys the new transportation management system provider…
Short-Haul Freight Is Winning as Long-Haul Slips Short-haul truckload freight is growing far faster than other length-of-haul segments in 2025, according to FreightWaves SONAR data. Loads moving fewer than 100 miles are up 35% year to date, a shift that is reshaping freight patterns for truckload carriers and drivers. The growth in local freight stands…
Five Ohio Republicans in Congress are seeking answers from California Gov. Gavin Newsom after an Ohio fatal crash involving a truck driver who reportedly was issued a California commercial driver’s license. The lawmakers are also asking about the driver’s immigration status and the state’s CDL testing and licensing procedures. Lawmakers Question California CDL Issuance Congressmen…
Business activity expands at fastest pace since 2021 U.S. business activity accelerated in September, according to the latest S&P Global flash U.S. composite purchasing managers index. The index climbed to 58.4, marking the fastest pace of expansion since 2021. Readings above 50 indicate that business activity is expanding, while readings below 50 signal contraction. A…
A Lockport, New York, man has pleaded guilty to lying to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency investigators about his company’s role in the dumping of a large quantity of hand sanitizer classified as hazardous waste in Niagara Falls. Former Vice President Entered Guilty Plea The defendant, identified in court records as Hale, was a former vice…
Truck Driver With Coors Beer in Cab Arrested for DUI, CHP Says A semi truck driver was arrested for driving under the influence in Monterey County, California, on September 18, 2026, according to the California Highway Patrol. The arrest prompted the CHP to remind the trucking community about the dangers of operating a commercial vehicle…
Verizon is seeking federal approval to discontinue traditional copper-based landline service in portions of 10 states, arguing that the aging network is costly to maintain and no longer meets modern communications needs. The proposal could affect rural customers who continue to rely on landlines where cellular coverage and broadband service remain limited. Verizon Seeks Approval…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is considering making out-of-service orders for commercial drivers who fail to meet federal English-language proficiency requirements a permanent enforcement measure. The proposal has drawn support from trucking stakeholders and follows expanded enforcement efforts launched in 2025. English-proficiency enforcement expanded FMCSA said it reviewed roadside inspection records involving commercial drivers…
California has enacted a package of electric-vehicle laws aimed at speeding charger construction, expanding access to charging and improving price transparency for zero-emission trucks. The measures come as fleets and manufacturers continue deploying battery-electric Class 8 trucks in major freight markets. New transparency requirements for electric trucks Gov. Gavin Newsom signed six bills addressing electric-vehicle…
Court hands DOT another defeat in battle over CDLIS records A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Department of Homeland Security from obtaining more than 17 million commercial driver’s license records held in the Commercial Driver’s License Information System. The ruling prevents the American Association of…
How 750 Trucks Handle Packers Game-Day Freight Moving an NFL team’s equipment is a schedule-driven operation where missed appointments are not an option. For the Green Bay Packers, Paper Transport Inc. has handled the team’s away-game gear for about a decade, giving the Wisconsin carrier a specialized role that depends on dependable drivers, equipment and…
AI Helps Wisconsin Trucking Company Cut $53,000 in Annual Labor Costs A Wisconsin trucking company recovered an estimated $53,000 in labor costs after its owner used artificial intelligence to review telematics data and identify excessive on-duty time in the yard. Pam Polyak, a third-generation trucking owner who operates Polyak Trucking and Polyak Consulting, said she…
U.S. freight activity is showing early signs of improvement after an extended downturn, but the recovery remains fragile as diesel prices, inflation, interest rates and shifting capacity conditions continue to pressure carriers, brokers and shippers. Freight volumes show modest improvement The Cass Shipment Index said freight growth is likely to remain modest while noting that…
New Love’s opens in Kingman, Ariz., with 127 truck parking spaces Love’s Travel Stops has opened a new location in Kingman, Arizona, adding 127 truck parking spaces along Interstate 40 and expanding the company’s services on a major freight corridor. The travel stop is located at Exit 37 and is Love’s second location in Kingman….
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing to make out-of-service orders permanent for commercial drivers who fail to meet federal English-language proficiency requirements, a move that has drawn support from truck drivers and other industry participants. FMCSA Reviews English-Proficiency Violations FMCSA said it reviewed roadside inspection records involving commercial drivers cited for failing to…
Charges Reduced for Driver Accused of Killing Co-Driver in Self-Defense Murder charges against truck driver Edwin Mayes were reduced to manslaughter this week following a 2022 altercation with his co-driver inside the cab of a tractor-trailer in Huntsville, Alabama. Mayes accepted a 20-year sentence split on the manslaughter charge. Under the sentence, he will serve…
Diesel prices remain elevated in the United States, with truckers, farmers and other fuel-dependent businesses facing continued pressure at the pump. Lawmakers are considering several forms of relief, including temporary fuel-tax suspensions and a potential ban on diesel exports, but no measure has been finalized. Fuel-tax relief remains under consideration Federal and state lawmakers have…
California is expanding financial support and price-transparency requirements for zero-emission trucks as the state works to accelerate electric vehicle adoption and charging infrastructure. The new measures include expanded truck incentives, suggested retail price disclosures for eligible electric trucks and a leasing program designed to reduce financial risk for fleets. New transparency requirements for electric trucks…
At least three lawsuits have been filed in connection with the fatal August 2024 crash at an Ohio Turnpike toll plaza near Swanton, while a National Transportation Safety Board investigation has concluded that fully electronic tolling could have prevented the collision. Multiple Lawsuits Name Drivers, Companies and Contractors The family of two people killed in…
City considering changes to truck access at Pacific Northwest port A port city in the Pacific Northwest is considering a plan that would change how truck drivers reach the port. The available information does not specify which roads would be affected, when the changes could take effect or whether the proposal has been approved. Any…
Union Pacific pushes back on rival railroads’ trackage-rights requests Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena is criticizing requests from rival railroads that seek broad access to a future combined Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern network, saying the proposed operating arrangements would not make business sense for the merged railroad or necessarily improve transportation service. The comments came as…
Piston raises $15 million to expand cardless fuel payments network Piston, a payment technology company focused on commercial trucking fleets, has raised $15 million in Series A funding to expand its cardless fuel payment network across the United States. The round was led by FPV Ventures, with existing investors Spark Capital and Pear VC participating….