A new study links traffic accidents to violations of the ELP regulation

A new study analyzed the relationship between traffic accidents and drivers who violate the English Language Proficiency (ELP) regulation. A new study analyzed the relationship between traffic accidents and drivers who violate the English Language Proficiency (ELP) regulation, demonstrating that noncompliance with ELP requirements is associated with higher accident rates on U.S. highways. The study, […]
Truck classification: a guide to the world of road transport

Understanding the vehicles we share the road with allows us to better appreciate the work and responsibility of those behind the wheel. Let’s talk truck classification. The classification of trucks can be a complex topic for those unfamiliar with the road transport industry. When driving alongside a commercial vehicle, most motorists tend to distinguish only […]
Truck drivers rank the states with the worst roads in the U.S.

According to truck drivers’ opinions in a survey by Overdrive, these are the states with the worst roads in the United States. The digital platform Overdrive conducted a survey in early spring 2025 to gather truck drivers’ opinions about state Departments of Transportation and their management of infrastructure. The survey collected feedback on the current […]
Amazon tests new augmented reality technology for its delivery drivers

The multinational company Amazon Inc. continues to advance in the technology race, introducing new equipment aimed at improving its operations. The multinational company Amazon Inc. continues to advance in the technology race, introducing new equipment aimed at improving its operations. Its most recent announcement: equipping delivery drivers with augmented reality glasses designed to help them […]
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 […]