How the Latest Trump Tariffs Could Impact Trucking

Tariffs will only apply to light-duty vehicles, exempting medium- and heavy-duty commercial trucks. Nevertheless, the new 10% “reciprocal” tariff could affect the freight transportation industry. President Donald Trump’s newly announced reciprocal tariffs on April 2 have raised concerns about the economy and the freight recovery. These tariffs, higher than expected, could impact the logistics sector […]
Reciprocal tariffs announced by Trump aim to revitalize industry, but may raise some prices

On the so-called “Liberation Day,” the U.S. president imposed tariffs on products from countries that also impose high tariffs on U.S. goods. “They charge us, we charge them,” he said. But how might this impact the country? U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday the imposition of “reciprocal” tariffs against dozens of countries, including the […]
Drivers and Stars: The Most Famous Trucker YouTubers

The world of highways and its challenges fascinates people. So much so that the trucking community has grown exponentially on social media. Here’s a look at some of the most famous trucking YouTubers The trucking world on YouTube has expanded significantly in recent years, becoming a window into life on the road and a source […]
The World’s Loneliest and Most Feared Roads

Some drivers must travel them to transport supplies across vast distances, often without a gas station or help in sight. In some areas, there’s not even a phone signal. There’s something undeniably captivating about these deserted roads: breathtaking landscapes, absolute silence, and an unmatched sense of adventure. However, many of them also carry an air […]
Severe weather alert for Midwest truckers as 400,000+ customers lose power

Dangerous conditions impact trucking operations. More than 400,000 customers across the Midwest were left without power 7:47am CDT #SPC Day1 Outlook Enhanced Risk: across much of the lower/mid Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and southern Great Lakes https://t.co/TgJgC6cj9Y pic.twitter.com/OnVtXWT4GC — NWS Storm Prediction Center (@NWSSPC) March 30, 2025 More than 400,000 customers across the […]
Declassified UFO documents: trucker abductions and other roadside mysteries

A recently declassified case reveals how three truck drivers were “teleported” on a highway, allegedly by UFOs. On Reddit, there are so many chilling testimonies that they send shivers down the spine. The UFO phenomenon has captivated people’s imagination for years, but few cases are as intriguing as that of employees from the Provincial Energy […]
NTSB warns of risk to 68 critical bridges

The National Transportation Safety Board identified 68 bridges in 19 states that cross over ocean-going vessels as vulnerable to collapse. A recent study published by the Coalition Against Large Trucks (CABT) warns that congressional proposals to allow heavier trucks on the roads could cause significant damage to the country’s local bridges. However, trucks are not […]
Results from the U.S. Infrastructure Report Card 2025

The ASCE report is published every four years and evaluates the nation’s infrastructure in 18 categories based on eight criteria. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released its 2025 “Infrastructure Report Card” for the United States on March 25. This report evaluates the country’s infrastructure on a scale from “A” to “F,” considering conditions […]
Market Eases as Trump Hints at Flexibility on Trade Levies

rump assured reporters that not all the anticipated tariffs would be unveiled on April 2, adding that “many countries” could receive exemptions—though he did not elaborate. U.S. President Donald Trump announced that tariffs targeting the auto industry are set to roll out soon, even as he suggested that not all of his proposed trade penalties […]
In brief: english proficiency regulation, parking ban and tax reform

OOIDA demands english proficiency enforcement, San Antonio tightens truck parking rules, and Mississippi passes major tax reform. OOIDA demands enforcement of english language proficiency regulation In a freight transportation market affected by low rates, one of the main concerns is the non-compliance with the English language proficiency regulation. This regulation requires drivers to be able […]