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Cargo theft spikes during Thanksgiving: how to stay safe

Every year during Thanksgiving, cargo theft poses a serious threat to the trucking industry, and this year will be no exception. Every year during Thanksgiving, cargo theft poses a serious threat to the trucking industry, and this year will be no exception. According to data from Verisk CargoNet, an increase in organized crime is expected […]

Federal CDL policies linked to thousands of lost trucking jobs

Federal government measures regarding CDLs and English-language proficiency requirements have resulted in the loss of thousands of jobs in the trucking industry. Federal government measures regarding commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) for non-domiciled individuals and English-language proficiency requirements have resulted in the loss of thousands of jobs in the trucking industry. According to the most recent […]

What drivers want: more mileage, more pay

The results of the annual Commercial Carrier Journal survey, conducted in collaboration with Netradyne, “What Drivers Want,” have now been published. The results of the annual Commercial Carrier Journal survey, conducted in collaboration with Netradyne, “What Drivers Want,” have now been published. One of the study’s main findings was the decline in miles driven among […]

AltLINE reveals: best rest areas and truck stops in the U.S.

AltLINE released an analysis of the best rest areas and truck stops across the United States to highlight the locations best rated by drivers. Last October, AltLINE, a financial solutions company for freight transportation businesses, released an analysis of rest areas and truck stops across the United States to highlight the locations best rated by […]

Diesel Reliability in Cold Climates Act of 2025

New bill to authorize manufacturers to suspend engine power-reduction functions and engine shutdowns in diesel vehicles during periods of cold weather. A new bill is being reviewed by the Committee on Environment and Public Works, with the goal of allowing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to authorize manufacturers to suspend engine power-reduction functions and engine […]

Truckers for Troops: the trucking industry supports veterans

During Veterans Day, the trucking industry shows its support for active-duty service members and veterans. On November 11, we honor those who have served the United States. During Veterans Day, the trucking industry demonstrates its appreciation for both active-duty military personnel and retired veterans through the Truckers for Troops campaign, organized by the Owner-Operator Independent […]

Teton Pass bridge will be closed to traffic for 10 days

Teton Pass is one of the most heavily traveled routes for truck drivers in Wyoming, serving as a vital corridor for the trucking industry. The Wyoming Department of Transportation announced on November 5 that, for up to 10 days, the Teton Pass bridge will be closed to traffic in order to lay new base material […]

Cargo theft numbers drop for the third quarter of 2025

The cargo theft tracking company Verisk CargoNet released its report for the third quarter of 2025. The cargo theft tracking company Verisk CargoNet released its report for the third quarter of 2025, showing that cargo theft activity in the United States and Canada remained virtually unchanged compared to the previous quarter. According to CargoNet data, […]

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, […]

Secretary Duffy unveils new measures to strengthen trucking safety and compliance

In a press conference, Duffy pledged federal effort to eliminate fraud and improve trucking safety standards. On the morning of October 31, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy held a press conference addressing several key issues within the transportation industry. Among the main topics were law enforcement measures for carriers, efforts to combat the illegal […]