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ICE operation detains 120 drivers along the I-40

A three-day ICE operation along the I-40 led to the detention of 120 drivers for immigration-related violations. A three-day operation along Interstate 40 in western Oklahoma led to the detention of 120 drivers for immigration-related violations. The operation was carried out by agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security […]

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 […]

Solving the shortage of diesel technicians

The role of the transport industry in combating the shortage of diesel technicians: what should be done to solve it? In August 2025, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) published a study on the causes of deficiencies in the training, hiring, and retention of diesel technicians, a long-standing issue affecting the transportation industry. While much […]

Cargo theft costs the transportation industry $18 million in losses

Cargo theft has been one of the most persistent issues facing the freight transportation industry so far in 2025. Cargo theft has been one of the most persistent issues facing the freight transportation industry so far in 2025. Companies have become one of the most common targets for criminals, making it increasingly difficult to prepare […]

Government shutdown results in shortage of air traffic controllers: danger in the skies?

In recent days, numerous flights have been affected due to a shortage of air traffic controllers. The government shutdown has been in effect for five days, and its consequences are already beginning to show, especially in the air transportation sector. In recent days, numerous flights have been affected due to a shortage of air traffic […]

Road safety reforms: coalition demands for results

The Truck Safety Coalition (TSC) calls for road safety reforms following deadly truck crash report. The Truck Safety Coalition (TSC) is calling for safety reforms in the trucking industry after reviewing data published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on fatal truck crashes. The report, titled Deadliest Truck Crash States, was developed by […]

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 […]

A contagious phenomenon: 96% of drivers engage in road rage

Road rage and aggressive driving is no longer the exception, it’s the norm, discovered the AAA. Road rage, or aggressive driving, has become a growing problem in recent years, to the point that it seems many drivers navigate streets and highways in a negative emotional state. It’s a phenomenon that spreads easily, affecting both those […]

25% tariff on heavy trucks manufactured outside the U.S.

The Trump administration recently announced its intention to impose a 25% tariff on heavy trucks manufactured outside the United States. The Trump administration recently announced its intention to impose a 25% tariff on heavy trucks manufactured outside the United States, a measure set to take effect on October 1, 2025. As explained in a post […]

DOT tightens requirements for CDL and CLP for non-domiciled individuals

The U.S. DOT has decided to implement new measures regarding the requirements for obtaining a CDL and CLP for non-domiciled individuals. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has decided to implement new measures regarding the requirements for obtaining Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) for non-domiciled individuals. After declaring the situation a “national emergency,” the DOT aims […]