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UPS to cut 20,000 jobs amid strategic shift in 2025

UPS Inc. plans to cut 20,000 jobs and close dozens of facilities by downsizing during 2025. UPS Inc., the U.S.-based company specializing in transportation, logistics, and supply chain management, announced on April 29 that it plans to cut 20,000 jobs in 2025 and close dozens of facilities. The move comes in response to a sharp […]

English requirement reinstated for truck drivers

President Donald Trump signed an executive order reinforcing the law that requires all commercial vehicle drivers in the U.S. to be proficient in English. On April 28, President Donald Trump signed an executive order reinforcing the enforcement of an existing federal law that requires all commercial vehicle drivers in the United States to be proficient […]

How Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing Truck Fleet management

In an industry where time is money and efficiency is crucial, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an indispensable ally for trucking companies. From optimizing deliveries to improving vehicle maintenance and driver safety, AI is reshaping how fleets are managed across the United States. Real-Time Route Optimization Traditionally, planning truck routes relied on static maps and […]

Trump announces first steps to ease regulations on autonomous vehicles

The NHTSA announced it will update existing regulations for autonomous vehicles manufactured in the U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has unveiled its first policy measures aimed at removing regulatory barriers for autonomous vehicles, as part of an effort to foster innovation in the sector and strengthen competitiveness against countries like China. The National Highway Traffic […]

Heavy truck imports face possible tariff hike

Trump’s administration has initiated a new investigation to assess the possibility of imposing tariffs on imports of trucks. Donald Trump’s administration has initiated a new investigation to assess the possibility of imposing tariffs on imports of trucks weighing over 10,000 pounds, primarily used for transporting goods, as well as on their parts. The Department of […]

Operation Safe Driver Week 2025: reckless driving

The CVSA’s annual initiative brings together traffic enforcement authorities from Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. with the goal of enhancing road safety. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced a new edition of Operation Safe Driver Week, which will take place from July 13 to 19, 2025. This annual initiative brings together traffic enforcement […]

Truck driver salaries lag behind other sectors and inflation

A recent report reveals a $3,500 wage gap in the annual salary growth of truckers. The salaries of truck drivers have not grown at the same pace as other sectors or inflation. A recent report from FinditParts reveals a $3,500 wage gap in the annual salary growth of truckers. The analysis, based on data from […]

Truckers blast regulations as USDOT calls for feedback

Hundreds of public comments reveal industry frustration over rules deemed ineffective and harmful. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) received nearly 300 public comments after opening a call to review existing transportation regulations, as part of an executive order issued by the Trump Administration. The order mandates that for every new regulation proposed, at least […]

In brief: medical certification reforms, border infrastructure, and driver training concerns

The latest news from the trucking industry in the United States. Federal Requirements for CDL Medical Certification The final rule from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), published in April 2015, requires medical examiners to electronically report the results of Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exams no later than the following day, and allows […]

Road safety tips for vacation travel

The combination of dense traffic and emotional stress generates conditions conducive to accidents. Learn how to deal with these situations. With the arrival of spring, traffic and stress become more evident on the roads. The American Automobile Association estimates that millions of people will travel long distances during this period through summer, increasing road congestion […]