Spot Truckload Rates Rise Ahead of Memorial Day Spot market truckload rates reached $3.55 per mile in recent trading, reflecting continued tightness in available capacity. The increase follows heightened enforcement activity during the annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Roadcheck, when many carriers adjusted schedules or reduced miles to avoid inspection-related delays. Market observers note that…
Waymo Halts Robotaxi Service in Five Cities Over Flood Risk Waymo has temporarily suspended its robotaxi operations in five cities due to concerns that its autonomous vehicles could attempt to navigate flooded roadways. The decision reflects the company’s efforts to address operational challenges posed by severe weather conditions. The suspension applies to markets where heavy…
Short Line Rail Group Criticizes Truck Provisions in New Surface Transportation Bill An industry trade group representing short line railroads has raised concerns about provisions in the recently passed surface transportation legislation that benefit heavier trucks and impose costly safety mandates on the rail sector. The group stated that while the bill contains several provisions…
What Is the Lowest-Cost Regional Freight Format? Humble Robotics CEO Eyal Cohen has stated that a battery-electric, cabless Class 8 autonomous vehicle offers the most cost-efficient method for moving freight over short distances. The comment addresses regional freight operations, where distances are limited and frequent stops or returns to a terminal are common. In these…
ARI Legacy Sleepers Displays First Volvo VNL300 With 132-Inch Sleeper ARI Legacy Sleepers has released images of a newly completed Volvo VNL300 equipped with one of its 132-inch Legacy sleepers. The truck features a 284-inch wheelbase and carries a deep ruby red finish on the cab and sleeper combination. The build marks the first time…
Volvo Trucks Unveils Redesigned D13 Engine for 2027 EPA Standards Volvo Trucks has introduced an updated version of its 13-liter D13 engine designed to meet the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2027 emissions requirements. The redesign focuses on a substantial reduction in nitrogen oxide output while maintaining the engine’s existing power and reliability characteristics. The new D13…
House Transportation Committee Advances BUILD America Highway Bill The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure completed a lengthy markup session early this morning, advancing the BUILD America Act to the full House for consideration. The bill addresses several issues that directly affect daily operations for commercial drivers, including truck parking availability, leasing practices, and electronic…
FMCSA Investigating Fleet Linked to Driver in Fatal California Crash The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has opened an investigation into the carrier that employed Manvir Singh, the driver involved in a fatal crash near Lodi, California. The probe centers on the company’s compliance with federal safety regulations following the incident. According to authorities, Singh’s…
ATRI Report Highlights Rising Truck Insurance Costs The American Transportation Research Institute has released new data showing a significant increase in insurance premiums paid by motor carriers. The findings are based on the organization’s latest analysis of truck insurance costs. According to the report, carriers have experienced a substantial rise in what they pay for…
Truck Insurance Costs Keep Climbing Even as Crash Rates Fall Commercial auto insurance premiums for trucking operations have continued to rise despite measurable declines in crash frequency across much of the industry. Recent analysis of insurance market data has examined how carriers and fleets are adjusting to these sustained cost increases. The research reviewed premium…
Maersk Returns to Red Sea Transits, According to Drewry Container shipping line Maersk has resumed transits through the Suez Canal and Red Sea, according to maritime consultant Drewry. The move places the company among a growing number of major carriers returning to the route after an extended period of avoidance. Drewry reported the development based…
OmniTRAX Names Hoskins to Lead Transload Operations OmniTRAX has appointed a vice president of transload to oversee expansion across its network of rail-served facilities. The move is intended to coordinate transload activities at terminals that handle the transfer of freight between railcars and trucks. Transload facilities allow shippers to move goods without requiring a direct…
Michigan Suspends Detroit CDL School Over Training Hour Shortfalls Michigan regulators have suspended operations at a Detroit-area commercial driver training school after determining that the program failed to deliver the full number of Entry Level Driver Training hours required under federal standards. The suspension follows an investigation that found the school had not provided trainees…
Sen. Cotton Calls for DOJ Review of China-Linked Parcel Carriers Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas has asked the Department of Justice to examine the operations of parcel delivery companies in the United States that are controlled by Chinese interests. In a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, Cotton raised concerns that these carriers receive substantial…
California Truck Crash on Highway 99 Results in Two Fatalities A Freightliner Cascadia operated by Amritsar Trans Inc. rear-ended three vehicles on Highway 99 near Lodi on May 19, 2026. Two young men died as a result of the collision. The driver left the scene on foot. Amritsar Trans Inc. is a five-truck carrier based…
Trump Eases Refrigerant Rule in Bid to Address Grocery Costs The Trump administration has moved to relax a federal rule governing the use of certain refrigerants in commercial refrigeration systems. The change is intended to help reduce costs in the grocery supply chain, though officials have not specified how quickly or how significantly the adjustment…
Used Truck Prices Decline in April Despite Strong Sales Volume Prices for newer used sleeper tractors fell in April compared with March, according to industry data, even as higher freight rates encouraged additional purchases. The drop occurred while overall sales volume remained elevated, reflecting continued demand from carriers seeking to expand or refresh their fleets….
Missouri Revamps Aging Rest Areas as Truck Parking Crunch Grows Truck drivers navigating Missouri highways have long dealt with limited options for rest and parking, particularly along major corridors such as Interstate 70. In response, the state has begun a series of upgrades to existing rest areas, with the most recent project completed at a…
Oil Prices Climb Over Disruptions Around Strait of Hormuz Brent crude, the international standard, rose 0.5% to $103.05 a barrel. Benchmark U.S. crude rose 0.4% to $96.68 per barrel after erasing an earlier modest dip. Crude oil prices moved higher following reports of disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz, a key passage for global oil…
Echo Global Liability Case Returns to South Carolina Court A federal judge has ordered that a liability dispute involving Echo Global Logistics will return to a South Carolina court. The decision follows a ruling tied to the Montgomery case and reverses an earlier outcome that had favored the freight broker. The case centers on questions…
Driver Arrested After Border Patrol Finds 42 People in Overheated Truck Border Patrol agents discovered 42 people inside a commercial truck during an enforcement stop. Of these, 38 were found inside the trailer and four were located in the cab. The temperature inside the trailer measured 92.5 degrees at the time of the inspection. The…
OOIDA Calls BUILD America 250 Act the Most Pro-Trucker Highway Bill in Recent History Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has described the BUILD America 250 Act as the most pro-trucker highway bill in recent history. The association made the statement while also noting that improvements could still be made to the legislation. The BUILD America 250…
Naked Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Semi-Truck in Nashville A pedestrian was struck and killed by a semi-truck in Nashville, according to local police. Officers reported that the man was not wearing any clothing and was acting erratically at the time of the incident. The collision occurred on a public roadway in the city. Police arrived…
Post-Montgomery, focus grows on fate of 3PL insurance premiums Following the Montgomery decision, attention within the trucking industry has turned toward the insurance costs that brokers and third-party logistics providers may face in the future. The ruling has placed new emphasis on how liability and insurance responsibilities are assigned in freight transactions involving 3PLs. Industry…
Why the freight industry needs Certified Fraud Compliance Officers The freight transportation sector is facing increasing pressure to address fraud more systematically, according to a recent analysis from FreightWaves. The report draws a parallel to the banking industry, which developed structured compliance systems after recognizing that fraud prevention cannot rely solely on technology or individual…
Liability insurance premiums for motor carriers continued to rise even as heavy-duty truck-involved crash rates declined, according to new research from the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI). Insurance Costs Rise Despite Fewer Crashes From 2021 to 2024, liability insurance premium costs increased by 18.6 percent, reaching 10.2 cents per mile. This growth outpaced consumer inflation…
FMCSA Launches Motus; Carriers Report Early Issues with New Registration System The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has introduced Motus, a new online system designed to handle motor carrier registrations. The system replaces older methods and is intended to streamline the process for companies applying for or updating their operating authority. Industry observers note that…
FMCSA Announces New Registration System to Address Carrier Misconduct The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has introduced a new registration platform designed to improve oversight of motor carriers and reduce opportunities for fraudulent activity in the trucking industry. The system, named Motus, is being developed by the U.S. Department of Transportation to replace older registration…
Brake Plus NWA, Inc. v. TRAN Federal appeals court tosses trucking safety challenge The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has dismissed a lawsuit brought by two Arkansas companies against the U.S. Department of Transportation and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The firms claimed the agencies exceeded their authority by enforcing rules on brake inspections and…
Harding Logistics Wins Appeal on Unemployment Benefits A divided Arkansas Court of Appeals sided with Harding Logistics Inc. on Tuesday, reversing a state Board of Review decision that awarded unemployment benefits to a former driver. The court found the driver quit without good cause connected to the work, so he did not qualify for benefits….
**Virgin Islands High Court Tosses Trucking Contract Dispute** The Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands ruled that 3RC & Company cannot sue Boynes Trucking System over a long-haul contract gone wrong. The court said the lower court never had proper power over the case because the parties had agreed to settle disputes in Delaware. The…
FMCSA Announces $217 Million Initiative to Address CDL Integrity Issues Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has announced a $217 million effort through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to work with states, industry groups, and nonprofits on improving commercial driver’s license standards and practices. The funding is intended to support activities that target what officials describe…
AI is the new UI: Coupa customers race to automate supply chains Coupa executives and customers at the Inspire 2026 conference discussed how artificial intelligence and transportation optimization tools are changing the way companies manage supply chains. Presenters highlighted that many organizations are now using these technologies to shorten planning cycles from weeks to hours….
Four of the World’s Largest Shipping Container Manufacturers Indicted for Price-Fixing Conspiracy The U.S. Department of Justice announced on May 19, 2026, that four of the world’s largest shipping container manufacturers and seven of their executives have been indicted in connection with an alleged price-fixing conspiracy. According to the DOJ, the companies and individuals participated…
OOIDA Calls BUILD America 250 Act Most Pro-Trucker Highway Bill in Recent History The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has described the BUILD America 250 Act as the most pro-trucker highway bill in recent history. The statement comes as Congress considers new legislation that would shape federal highway policy for years to come. OOIDA represents independent…
FMCSA Announces New Motus Registration System to Address Carrier Fraud The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has introduced a new registration system designed to improve oversight of trucking companies and reduce certain types of fraud. The system, called Motus, replaces older registration processes used by the U.S. Department of Transportation. On May 19, 2026, FMCSA…
California produce shipping volumes are expanding as Santa Maria issues its first report of the season, broadening the supply corridor alongside rising activity from the Salinas-Watsonville region. The development comes as Florida continues to report tight reefer availability for a third consecutive week. California Supply Corridor Expands Santa Maria’s first seasonal report signals the start…
Post-Montgomery, Focus Grows on Fate of 3PL Insurance Premiums The recent Montgomery decision has drawn increased attention to how insurance costs may shift for brokers and other third-party logistics providers. Industry observers are now examining what the ruling means for the premiums these companies pay to protect against liability in freight movements. The decision has…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has removed twelve electronic logging devices from its registered list after the companies failed to meet federal requirements. Motor carriers using any of the affected devices have 60 days to replace them with an approved unit. FMCSA Removes 12 ELDs from Registered List The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal…
Truckers Deserve Right to Repair, OOIDA and Natso Say Organizations representing truck stops and independent truckers are supporting federal legislation that would give truck drivers greater access to vehicle repair tools and information. The measure aims to address concerns about manufacturers limiting who can service modern trucks. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and the National…
Bill Aims at Scams Targeting Truckers, Offers HOS Relief in Two States Legislation introduced in Congress would impose new requirements on third-party companies that solicit truck drivers and motor carriers. The bill seeks to address deceptive practices that have affected drivers seeking employment or services. Under the proposed measure, third-party entities must include clear and…
TCA Honors ABF Freight Driver for Response to I-58 Rollover Crash The Trucking Carriers Association recently recognized an ABF Freight driver for his actions following a rollover crash on Interstate 58. The award highlights the importance of professional drivers remaining alert and willing to assist others when emergencies occur on the road. According to the…
SCOTUS Broker Liability Ruling Could Benefit Safety Technology Providers The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a ruling that may affect how freight brokers manage liability in the trucking industry. The decision addresses the extent to which brokers can be held responsible for accidents involving carriers they use. Legal observers note that the ruling could encourage…
Idaho Weigh Station Closed for Construction Through 2027 The Idaho Transportation Department has closed the Lower Lewiston Port of Entry to allow for construction and facility upgrades. The closure affects drivers traveling east of Lewiston on U.S. Highway 12 and U.S. Highway 95. On May 18, the department announced that the facility would remain closed…
The ‘ingenious strategy’ behind most truckers’ least favorite week of the year: International Roadcheck Inspection blitzes frustrate truck drivers. But economists found that the International Roadcheck Week boosts overall road safety. Each year, truck drivers across North America encounter heightened enforcement during International Roadcheck Week. The annual event, coordinated by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance,…