October’s bankruptcy spike: 5 carriers file for Chapter 11 in just two weeks

During the first half of October five transportation-related companies filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11. The transportation industry has gone through difficult months, but October appears to have exceeded expectations in just two weeks, thanks to a surge in filings from companies seeking protection under Chapter 11. According to a recent report from FreightWaves, the […]
California revises warehouse regulations to reduce emissions and community impact

California reviews pioneering warehouse regulations to improve transportation and public health policies. California is set to implement a key revision in its warehouse regulations, a law aimed at more strictly regulating logistics activities and road transport. This modification focuses on the routes used by trucks accessing warehouses, a crucial measure to reduce traffic congestion and […]
FMCSA reports sharp rise in out-of-service violations

The most recent FMCSA data shows the states with the highest number of Out-of-Service violations. Roadside truck inspections conducted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) began to increase in June, following the implementation of the English Language Proficiency (ELP) regulations. That same month, the FMCSA reported a 76% increase, reaching 2,956 inspections compared […]
Flexible rest times for truck drivers

The DOT has decided to reactivate the suspended pilot programs that will study the effects of allowing truck drivers to split their mandatory rest times. The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has decided to reactivate the suspended pilot programs that will study the effects of allowing truck drivers to split their mandatory rest times, […]
The real cost of the truck parking crisis

The truck parking problem is costing the trucking industry $100 billion in productivity. A recent report published by Truck Parking Research reveals a harsh truth about the lack of truck parking: this issue results in an annual loss of $100 billion in productivity. Although the United States has a total of 23.4 million suitable truck […]
NMFTA to integrate SSC into its Digital Standards Development Council

The SSC will be incorporated into the DSDC, an NMFTA initiative aimed at digital standardization in freight transportation. The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) has announced that it will officially take over the administration of the Scheduling Standards Consortium (SSC). With this integration, the SSC will become part of the Digital Standards Development Council […]
60,000 non-domiciled CDLs in the U.S., reveals report by Overdrive

Overdrive exposes the reality behind the growing number of non-domiciled CDLs issued in the United States. Overdrive has published an investigation that exposes the reality behind the growing number of non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (NDCDLs) issued in the United States. After several months of analysis across all 50 states, the well-known trucking news outlet has […]
Transforming trucking: USDOT and FMCSA roll out major industry updates

The USDOT and FMCSA have started to implement a series of key reforms aimed at reducing regulatory burdens and improving working conditions for truck drivers. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), under the leadership of Sean Duffy, has begun implementing new measures aimed at improving the transportation industry and addressing the recurring issues that affect […]
The widest highways in the world

From New Jersey to China, we invite you to explore these fascinating facts about the widest highways in the world to date. Getting stuck in traffic often makes us wish there were more lanes to allow cars to move more freely. But have you ever wondered which is the widest highway in the world? Although […]
Trucking sector faces uncertainty amid job losses and market pressures

Employment in the trucking sector continues to show signs of uncertainty. The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that in June, the trucking sector lost 2,700 jobs. While this indicates a continued decline, total employment remained nearly stable compared to the same period last year, with a slight year-over-year increase of […]