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Trucking sector faces uncertainty amid job losses and market pressures

Employment in the trucking sector continues to show signs of uncertainty. The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that in June, the trucking sector lost 2,700 jobs. While this indicates a continued decline, total employment remained nearly stable compared to the same period last year, with a slight year-over-year increase of […]

Top fleet manager’s concerns: safety, compliance, and cost control

The J.J. Keller Center for Market Insights recently published a study on the top concerns of today’s fleet managers. The J.J. Keller Center for Market Insights recently published a study on the top concerns of today’s fleet managers. This fourth edition of the report was conducted in February 2024 through a survey of 489 fleet […]

NRII temporary exemption granted by the FMCSA

The FMCSA announced on July 14 an exemption to the new NRII rule to facilitate the transition. On June 23, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), officially implemented a new regulation that transforms the medical certification process for commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders. This regulation, known as […]

Operation Safe Driver Week: how to be prepared

Operation Safe Driver Week will take place from July 13 to 19, here are some actions to perform to be prepared for inspections. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced the upcoming edition of Operation Safe Driver Week, which will take place from July 13 to 19, 2025. This annual initiative brings together traffic […]

Unified Registration System: new identity verification system to combat fraud

The Unified Registration System has a new identity verification process will be simple and promises to reduce fraud in the transportation industry. A fraud epidemic has been attacking the trucking industry, growing year after year and constantly finding new ways to infiltrate the sector. Despite the threat, few measures had been implemented to support carriers […]

Potential spike in cargo theft around July 4th

CargoNet has issued an urgent warning about a potential increase in cargo theft in the days surrounding the July 4th holiday. Logistics company CargoNet has issued an urgent warning about a potential increase in cargo theft in the days surrounding the July 4th holiday. According to the company, extended business closures during holiday periods can […]

In brief: bill to support truckers, emissions rules battle, and freight efficiency

In this edition of brief news: truckers could receive overtime pay, fuel producers sue over California emissions rules, and axle weight limits may be modified. GOT Truckers Act: Truckers Could Receive Overtime Pay A bill introduced in the Senate in March by Senator Josh Hawley aims to eliminate taxes on overtime wages. However, this measure […]

Lawmakers call for expedited HOS exemptions for faster emergency response

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has requested that the FMCSA expedite and anticipate its regulatory exemption process for Hours of Service (HOS). A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers, led by Representatives Mike Bost and Mike Collins, has requested that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) expedite and anticipate its regulatory exemption process for […]

Bill would enforce English Proficiency in CDL licensing process

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas introduced the Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act. On June 18, 2024, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas introduced the Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act (CMV), with the support of Senators John Barrasso and Cindy Hyde-Smith. This legislation seeks to strengthen enforcement of the English language requirement from […]

6 landmark transportation laws that shaped U.S. infrastructure

Numerous laws were enacted to eventually transform U.S. routes into a vast network of highways that span the entire nation. The United States is known for its extensive highways, which connect different states and facilitate commerce throughout the country. In order for these highways to become an essential part of the national infrastructure and the […]