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Has ELP enforcement really reduced trucking capacity?

A study by Overdrive questions the real impact of ELP Enforcement on U.S. freight rates. An investigation conducted by Overdrive, based on data from its parent company MC Advantage and interviews with industry analysts, questions the real impact that enforcement of the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement has had on the U.S. freight transportation market. […]

Cannabis reclassification could affect the trucking industry, ATA warns

President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing his administration to reclassify cannabis into a less restrictive federal category, could this affect the trucking industry? President Donald Trump signed an executive order on December 18 directing his administration to reclassify cannabis into a less restrictive federal category. This change, according to transportation stakeholders such as […]

The first Bipartisan Trucking Caucus

Led by a group of lawmakers who come together to pursue shared policy goals, the caucus will focus on the integrity, safety, and growth of the industry. Road transportation has managed to position itself as the central focus of a congressional caucus for the first time. Led by a group of lawmakers who come together […]

Analyzing trucking safety: crash trends by fleet size

The FMCSA records reveal marked differences in crash rates based on fleet size. The digital outlet FreightWaves, in collaboration with a data partner, analyzed crash analytics from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) with the aim of identifying the trucking companies with the highest number of accidents per driver. The data were analyzed through […]

Waymo under investigation for potential safety risk in school zones

A recent wave of videos has shown that some Waymo vehicles are not complying with safety regulations in school zones. The autonomous vehicle company Waymo, formerly known as Google’s Self-Driving Car Project, experienced remarkable growth in recent years. With the introduction of self-driving vehicles in cities such as Las Vegas and Austin, Waymo established itself […]

Seven charged in New York CDL fraud case involving DMV employees

A group of DMV employees in New York allegedly manipulated the process of obtaining commercial driver’s licenses by allowing applicants who never showed up to receive permits. Former employees of the New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) are facing state government charges for their alleged involvement in a criminal scheme that provided commercial driver’s […]

New action plan targets fraud, safety, and regulatory gaps in U.S. trucking

A roadmap to reform: how TAEC plans to eliminate fraud in American trucking A broad group of state trucking associations has published an action plan identifying seven areas vulnerable to exploitation by malicious actors, as well as proposed solutions to eliminate these fraud schemes. Titled “The Fight for Fairness and Safety: Paving the Way for […]

California DMV unveils revised rules for autonomous truck operations

The California DMV announced a series of proposed revisions aimed at facilitating the testing and eventual deployment of autonomous trucks on the state’s highways. The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced on December 3 a series of proposed revisions aimed at facilitating the testing and eventual deployment of autonomous trucks on the state’s highways, […]

Truck drivers are at high risk of developing diabetes

About 11% of the adult population meets the criteria for prediabetes, and there is a particular group at high risk: truck drivers. Diabetes rates in the United States have increased over the past decade, particularly type 2 diabetes. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 15% of adults in […]

Starting in trucking: required permits, registrations, and compliance

Are you a new carrier? This is what you need to know about permits, registration, and compliance. The trucking industry can be quite challenging for beginners and newcomers. With the large amount of information, processes, permits, and records that only seasoned drivers fully understand, entering the sector can feel overwhelming. Even truckers with many years […]