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Could It Happen with Trucks? Tesla Investigation Reopens the Debate on Autonomous Freight Safety

Duffy Secures $41 Million to Save Essential Air Service as Shutdown Threat Looms

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced on Wednesday that the Department of Transportation (DOT) has secured $41 million in additional emergency funding to sustain the Essential Air Service (EAS) program, a federal initiative that subsidizes commercial flights to rural and underserved communities across the United States.

How a U.S. Government Shutdown Impacts Truckers, Freight Transport, and Jobs

Truckers keep driving. Producers keep working. Business owners keep paying taxes. But in Washington, the offices go quiet, bureaucrats argue, and millions of private-sector workers are left in uncertainty. That is the reality of a government shutdown — a clear sign of how big the federal apparatus has become. When it stops, it drags down those who truly keep the economy moving.

Detroit Launches a New Era in Urban Freight Traffic

Detroit Implements New Truck Ban, Setting the Tone for a Nationwide Shift in Urban Freight Policies

Cyberattacks Hit the Heart of Commerce: U.S. Supply Chains Grow Increasingly Vulnerable

According to a report by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), nearly one in three executives has reported a significant rise in cyberattacks on their supply chains over the past six months—warning of a growing threat to the stability of transportation, international trade, and the economic security of the United States.

Massive fire at Chevron refinery sparks safety concerns and fuel price fears

A massive fire broke out at Chevron’s refinery in El Segundo, the largest oil production facility on the West Coast. On the night of October 2, a massive fire broke out at Chevron’s refinery in El Segundo, the largest oil production facility on the West Coast, located near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). According to […]

DOT suspends federal funding in New York amid civil rights review

U.S. DOT announces interim final rule banning race- and sex-based contracting requirements in federal grants. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a statement declaring an Interim Final Rule (IFR) that prohibits contracting requirements based on race and sex within federal grant programs, reaffirming its commitment to civil rights and the responsible use of […]

U.S. government shutdown begins: how will the transportation industry be affected?

A U.S. government shutdown began a shutdown on October 1, 2025, but the Department of Transportation released its operational plan. The U.S. government shutdown began on October 1, 2025, due to a lack of funding agreement between Congress and the White House. The shutdown, which would affect a large portion of the public administration, could […]

Why Trains Can’t Replace Trucks in the U.S. Supply Chain

Why Trains Cannot Replace Trucks in the United States?
The ATA warned that rail cannot replace road transport and that favoring one mode over another is unrealistic for the needs of the U.S. economy.

Cybersecurity Lessons for Trucking Fleets: Jaguar Land Rover Shutdown Highlights Growing Risks