Road safety reforms: coalition demands for results

The Truck Safety Coalition (TSC) calls for road safety reforms following deadly truck crash report. The Truck Safety Coalition (TSC) is calling for safety reforms in the trucking industry after reviewing data published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on fatal truck crashes. The report, titled Deadliest Truck Crash States, was developed by […]
U.S. government shutdown begins: how will the transportation industry be affected?

A U.S. government shutdown began a shutdown on October 1, 2025, but the Department of Transportation released its operational plan. The U.S. government shutdown began on October 1, 2025, due to a lack of funding agreement between Congress and the White House. The shutdown, which would affect a large portion of the public administration, could […]
A contagious phenomenon: 96% of drivers engage in road rage

Road rage and aggressive driving is no longer the exception, it’s the norm, discovered the AAA. Road rage, or aggressive driving, has become a growing problem in recent years, to the point that it seems many drivers navigate streets and highways in a negative emotional state. It’s a phenomenon that spreads easily, affecting both those […]
25% tariff on heavy trucks manufactured outside the U.S.

The Trump administration recently announced its intention to impose a 25% tariff on heavy trucks manufactured outside the United States. The Trump administration recently announced its intention to impose a 25% tariff on heavy trucks manufactured outside the United States, a measure set to take effect on October 1, 2025. As explained in a post […]
DOT tightens requirements for CDL and CLP for non-domiciled individuals

The U.S. DOT has decided to implement new measures regarding the requirements for obtaining a CDL and CLP for non-domiciled individuals. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has decided to implement new measures regarding the requirements for obtaining Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) for non-domiciled individuals. After declaring the situation a “national emergency,” the DOT aims […]
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 […]