Department of Transportation proposes to eliminate obsolete trucking rules

The main goal is to eliminate those rules that are now considered outdated or that impose an unnecessary burden on truck drivers. On May 30, the Department of Transportation proposed cutting and amending more than two dozen federal regulations related to road transportation. While some of these regulations have a relatively minor impact, the main […]
In brief: truck weights, lack of parking and fuel taxes.

The latest and most relevant issues in the U.S. trucking industry. Debate over increasing truck weight limits in the U.S. Congress is preparing to draft a new highway bill, under pressure from major trucking companies to raise the federal truck weight limit from the current 80,000 pounds to 91,000 pounds. However, this proposal faces strong […]
Trump Doubles Steel and Aluminum Tariffs: Trucking Industry Braces for Ripple Effects

President Donald Trump has doubled tariffs on imported steel and aluminum to 50%, reigniting his hardline trade agenda and raising alarms across U.S. industries. Economists warn the move, effective Wednesday, could drive up manufacturing costs and hit key sectors like commercial trucking and freight. President Donald Trump has doubled tariffs on imported steel and aluminum […]