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Young drivers wanted, older drivers needed: the industry’s biggest dilemma

The road transportation industry remains at a crossroads in its efforts to recruit young drivers, but the workforce keeps aging and seeking retirement. The road transportation industry remains at a crossroads in its efforts to recruit young drivers. However, a report published earlier this year by the American Transportation Research Institute highlighted that the average […]

What drivers want: more mileage, more pay

The results of the annual Commercial Carrier Journal survey, conducted in collaboration with Netradyne, “What Drivers Want,” have now been published. The results of the annual Commercial Carrier Journal survey, conducted in collaboration with Netradyne, “What Drivers Want,” have now been published. One of the study’s main findings was the decline in miles driven among […]

AltLINE reveals: best rest areas and truck stops in the U.S.

AltLINE released an analysis of the best rest areas and truck stops across the United States to highlight the locations best rated by drivers. Last October, AltLINE, a financial solutions company for freight transportation businesses, released an analysis of rest areas and truck stops across the United States to highlight the locations best rated by […]

Brake Safety Week 2025 results: almost 85% of commercial vehicles had no violations

Results of Brake Safety Week, organized jointly by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) and the Department of Transportation, have been published. Results of Brake Safety Week, organized jointly by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) and the Department of Transportation, have been published. This inspection was carried out from August 24 to 30, 2025, […]

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 […]

Truck classification: a guide to the world of road transport

Understanding the vehicles we share the road with allows us to better appreciate the work and responsibility of those behind the wheel. Let’s talk truck classification. The classification of trucks can be a complex topic for those unfamiliar with the road transport industry. When driving alongside a commercial vehicle, most motorists tend to distinguish only […]

The highly anticipated Tesla Semi gears up for its official arrival in 2026

Following the release of Tesla’s third-quarter 2025 financial results, the company confirmed that the Tesla Semi is getting closer to its official debut. One of the most anticipated launches in the electric transport industry is the Tesla Semi, the fully electric Class 8 truck developed by Tesla. Originally announced in 2017, its debut has faced […]

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 […]

OOIDA urges Congress to strengthen training and oversight of commercial drivers

The OOIDA expressed its concern over compliance with safety regulations in a letter sent on to leaders of the U.S. Congress. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) expressed its concern over compliance with safety regulations in a letter sent on October 20 to leaders of the U.S. Congress. In the message, OOIDA urged lawmakers to […]