BP’s Energy Outlook Report: oil demand expected to keep rising

Oil company BP Plc has published its annual Energy Outlook report, indicating that global oil demand will continue to rise throughout the rest of the decade. Oil company BP Plc has published its annual Energy Outlook report, indicating that global oil demand will continue to rise throughout the rest of the decade. According to the […]
DOT calls for help in combating cargo theft

The USDOT has launched a call to the transportation industry to participate in developing effective strategies to combat cargo theft. The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has launched a call to the transportation industry to participate in developing effective strategies to combat cargo theft, a problem that has reached alarming levels in recent years. […]
NHTSA reports 8.2% decrease in traffic accident fatalities

The NHTSA Road Safety Data Report reveals a decrease in traffic accident deaths in the United States. The Highway Safety Facts report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), published in September, shows that traffic accident fatalities in the United States have decreased, indicating that highways are becoming less deadly and drivers are increasingly […]
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 […]
Top FMCSA transportation violations of 2025

The FMCSA has conducted a total of 8,340 inspections in the United States, detecting more than 50,000 violations. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is responsible for conducting annual inspections, both scheduled and unannounced, of truck drivers and carriers to ensure compliance with safety regulations established for the transportation sector. With three quarters of […]
CABT opposes the increase of weight limits for commercial trucks

The transportation industry opposes increasing the size and weight limits for commercial trucks. The transportation industry opposes increasing the size and weight limits for commercial trucks. In recent days, more than 2,200 local government leaders from across the country have expressed their opposition to proposed increases in truck size and weight, including heavier single-trailer trucks, […]
New WEIGH Act targets English proficiency and license fraud

The Weigh Station Enforcement to Intercept and Guard Highways Act (WEIGH) would turn all weigh stations on interstate highways into English proficiency checkpoints. In recent months, the trucking industry has seen an increase in regulations related to migrant drivers, aimed at strengthening overall sector safety. In this context, a new piece of legislation has been […]
DOL to repeal 2024 independent contractor rule

U.S. Department of Labor plans to repeal 2024 independent contractor rule. The United States Department of Labor (DOL) has announced its intention to repeal the independent contractor rule enacted in 2024 as part of its regulatory agenda. This rule, which went into effect in March of that year, replaced a previous version from 2021 and […]
Labor market: driver jobs down more than 5%

A recent report from Indeed’s Hiring Lab examined trends in driver jobs in the United States. A recent report from Indeed’s Hiring Lab examined labor market trends in the U.S. transportation industry for the second quarter of 2025. The report revealed that job postings across all transportation categories declined year-over-year, leading to a reduction in […]
FMCSA to eliminate paper payments starting September 30

This move is part of a broader effort by FMCSA to modernize its operations and provide a more efficient experience. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced that starting September 30, 2025, it will no longer accept paper payments, such as checks or money orders, for any transactions related to its services. This […]