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OOIDA offers insights to improve the trucking industry

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association expressed its support for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s plan to eliminate costly and excessive regulations. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) expressed its support for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) plan to eliminate costly and excessive regulations. In April, the DOT launched a deregulation process by inviting the […]

Shipping companies cut routes between the U.S. and China

Amid the trade war, maritime transport companies have opted to reduce the main shipping routes connecting the two countries across the Pacific. In response to the growing impact of the trade war between the United States and China, driven by the administration of Donald Trump, several shipping companies have chosen to scale back key maritime […]

In brief: border changes, independent contractor rule and fuel shortages

From the elimination of commercial vehicle traffic in El Paso to Nebraska’s fuel shortage, read some of today’s top industry news. Commercial vehicle traffic to be eliminated on the Bridge of the Americas, Texas Authorities in Texas and the U.S. General Services Administration have decided to move forward with a plan to eliminate commercial vehicle […]

Rising threats and hotspots: cargo theft surge in April

A report reveals that organized theft groups are using increasingly sophisticated strategies to carry out fraudulent thefts. GearTrack, in collaboration with Verisk CargoNet, has released its latest report titled “Cargo Security Index” for April 2025. The report reveals that organized theft groups are using increasingly sophisticated strategies to carry out fraudulent thefts. Some of the […]

Trucking employment rises amid tariff tensions

Despite this challenging outlook, the transportation sector has managed to stay afloat, as reflected in the growing workforce. The latest figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show that the ongoing trade war between China and the United States has prompted transportation companies to create more jobs in April. A recent article by LandLine, […]

How many trucks are there in the U.S.?

With nearly three million units of semi-trucks registered in the country as of February 2025, freight trucks are a dominant force on the roads. If you’ve ever taken a road trip, it’s very likely that you’ve shared the road with a truck — or several — along the way. We often talk about the transportation […]

House blocks California truck emissions rules

The U.S. House of Representatives approved two resolutions revoking key exemptions granted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to California. With a vote of 231 in favor and 191 against, the House voted on Wednesday, April 30, to overturn the exemption that allowed California to implement the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule, aimed at promoting […]

U.S. truck fleets face rising tire costs

Truck fleets across the United States will soon face steeper replacement tire prices as international trade tensions and tariffs ripple through the industry. Major tire manufacturers have announced upcoming price increases, adding further pressure to an already strained freight sector. Beginning May 1, at least two global tire makers — Yokohama Tire and Sumitomo Rubber […]

Trucking industry and U.S. Congress join forces against cargo theft

The associations support the bipartisan, bicameral Organized Retail Organized Crime Act to combat cargo theft. Various stakeholders in the freight transportation sector have reiterated their call to the U.S. Congress to promote legislation that effectively addresses the persistent problem of cargo theft in the supply chain. During a roundtable held on April 29 in Congress, […]

Kenworth unveils new vocational EV T880E and upgraded T680E

Kenworth unveils the new T880E and updates the T680E with more power, range, and fast charging. Kenworth continues to advance the electrification of heavy-duty transport with the introduction of its new model, the T880E—one of the industry’s first battery-electric Class 8 vocational trucks—as well as an updated version of the T680E, featuring significant improvements in […]