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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 […]

Understanding the English Language Proficiency regulations in the trucking industry

The industry is experiencing changes related to English Language Proficiency evaluations for commercial drivers, let’s understand the current legislation governing this matter. English language proficiency ranked among the ten main concerns of the trucking industry in 2025, according to a study published by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI). This issue has gained greater relevance […]

Top 10 key issues in the trucking industry for 2025

The American Transportation Research Institute released its annual report on the key issues facing the trucking industry. On October 26, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released its annual report on the key issues facing the trucking industry. In its 21st edition, ATRI identifies the most important challenges for the transportation sector through surveys of […]

Details emerge on 25% tariffs affecting heavy-duty truck

The tariffs scheduled to take effect on November 1, recently had several aspects of their implementation clarified. The Trump administration announced a few weeks ago the implementation of 25% tariffs on heavy truck imports under Section 232. These tariffs were scheduled to take effect on November 1 and would apply to all imports of heavy […]

Knight-Swift rebrands LTL network as AAA Cooper Transportation

Knight-Swift Transportation continues advancing toward its goal of positioning itself as one of the most competitive companies in the U.S. trucking industry. Knight-Swift Transportation continues advancing toward its goal of positioning itself as one of the most competitive companies in the U.S. trucking industry. In recent days, the company took an important step by announcing […]

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 […]