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Brake Safety Week: 12.8% of commercial vehicles taken out of service

Certified inspectors from Canada, Mexico, and the United States conducted a total of 16,725 inspections. The Brake Safety Week in North America took place from August 25 to 31, organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). During this week, certified inspectors from Canada, Mexico, and the United States conducted a total of 16,725 inspections […]

Freight Fraud Awareness Day: a call to action for the transportation industry

A group of business leaders came together to organize and raise awareness about this issue in the transportation industry. Freight transportation fraud has been a persistent issue in the industry in recent years. During the holiday season, incidents of theft and fraud tend to increase, putting both cargo and drivers, as well as companies, at […]

In brief: modernized testing regulations, California’s fuel law, and post-hurricane road reopenings

DOT proposes changes to drug and alcohol testing regulations, California targets new fuel price law, and roads begin to reopen after hurricanes. Modernizing drug and alcohol testing regulations in transportation The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed changes to its workplace drug and alcohol testing regulations, allowing the optional use of electronic signatures, forms, […]

Freightliner launches the fifth generation of the Cascadia

The new version is a redesign of the renowned Class 8 highway truck. Freightliner unveiled the fifth generation of the Cascadia on the morning of Tuesday, October 15. The new version is a redesign of the renowned Class 8 highway truck. The model was introduced at the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference and Exhibition, marking […]

Top challenges facing the trucking industry in 2024: carriers vs. drivers

The economy and parking remain the top challenges for the trucking sector this year. The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released its 20th annual report on the top issues in the trucking industry. This year’s list continues to include last year’s topics, such as the economy and tort reform, reflecting slower-than-expected changes. Respondents included 45% […]

The most unsafe driving habits in the U.S.

Half of Americans admit to adopting dangerous driving behaviors that put their lives and those of other drivers at risk. Unsafe driving in the United States, such as running red lights, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and driving while drowsy, continues to be a concern. The 2020 analysis of the Road Safety […]

Favorable outlook in diesel prices for consumers and transport industry

EIA reports that both retail and wholesale diesel prices will continue their downward trend. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that both retail and wholesale diesel prices will continue their downward trend compared to last year’s prices. Despite a slight increase in prices over the past few weeks, the outlook remains optimistic. During the […]

FMCSA stricter measures: CDL downgrade for drug and alcohol violations

A new mandate by the FMCSA will take effect on November 18. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has implemented a new mandate that will allow federal regulators to require state driver’s licensing agencies to downgrade a truck driver’s commercial driving license if they fail a drug or alcohol test and are prohibited from […]

Trucker’s guide: the best truck brands in the U.S.

The world of semi-trailers is vast, and choosing the right brand can be complicated, here’s a quick guide. The world of trucks is vast, and choosing the right brand can be complicated. To select the best one, it’s essential to consider the truck’s purpose, that is, what type of load it will be transporting, whether […]

Truckers to the rescue: lifelines in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene

The transportation industry has mobilized significantly to assist communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. Industry and governments are supporting the communities affected by Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm that hit the Gulf Coast on September 26, causing over 180 deaths and widespread destruction to cities and infrastructure. By early October, seven states had declared a […]