In brief: layoffs and shutdowns in the transportation industry

10 Roads, FedEx and Bollinger Motors announce shutdowns. The trucking industry is reeling. 10 Roads announces shutdown and end of USPS operations 10 Roads, one of the largest mail haulers in the United States, announced Monday that over the next 60 days it will wind down its operations and cease providing services to the U.S. […]
Top Innovation Ideas Aiming to Win $1 Million and Transform U.S. Transportation

These top innovation ideas aim to win $1 million and transform U.S. transportation, driving a new era of AI, robotics, and resilient infrastructure
Fourth fatal crash in Oregon prompts ICE detainer against truck driver

For the fourth time in 2025, a fatal crash in Oregon caused by a truck driver has prompted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to intervene. For the fourth time in 2025, a fatal accident in Oregon caused by a truck driver has prompted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to intervene, issuing a detainer on December […]
CDL Compliance Shake-Up: Thousands Face CDL Removal Review

CDL Compliance Shake-Up: Thousands Face CDL Removal Review, as federal transportation authorities launch an unprecedented nationwide operation targeting noncompliant training centers.
Winter Storm: Another Major System Threatens U.S. Travel as Autumn Ends in Chaos

A new Winter Storm is set to slam regions already hit hard over the Thanksgiving weekend—an alarming reminder that it is still technically autumn despite conditions that feel like mid-February.
Thanksgiving, Black Friday and the Long Weekend: America Moves Because Trucks Never Stop

Thanksgiving, Black Friday and the Long Weekend: America Moves Because Trucks Never Stop
What the New Federal NOx Standards Mean for the Trucking Industry

The upcoming 2027 federal NOx standards are set to reshape the U.S. trucking industry, raising concerns about higher equipment costs, tougher compliance demands, and the financial strain on fleets already navigating a prolonged freight recession.
Thanksgiving 2025: Weather and Road Conditions Across the U.S.

Thanksgiving 2025: What Truckers Need to Know About Weather and Road Conditions Across the U.S.
U.S. Unveils 1st Female Crash-Test Dummy, Sparking Debate: Are Accidents Different for Men and Women?

The new THOR-05F marks a milestone: for the first time, a crash-test dummy accurately reflects the female anatomy. Officials argue that decades of safety testing based on male-bodied models left women more vulnerable to severe injuries. The announcement aligns with the administration’s broader push to reintroduce biological sex classifications in medical and safety policy.
What Truckers Must Prepare for as a Weakening Polar Vortex Threatens an Early-Season Freeze

A weakening polar vortex is setting the stage for unusual cold across the United States, arriving just after Thanksgiving—precisely when freight traffic spikes and trucking fleets operate at full capacity.