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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 […]

Driven: New Documentary Celebrates the Backbone of America’s Trucking Industry

A new documentary series, DRIVEN, spotlights the unsung heroes of the U.S. trucking industry—drivers and workers who keep the nation’s supply chain moving. Produced by the American Trucking Associations, the series is part of a national campaign to highlight trucking’s vital role in American life.

Why Now Is a Great Time to Get into the Trucking Business

The transportation sector is evolving in ways that create significant opportunity. By Bob Dilliplaine, Industry Expert at Orange Commercial Credit If you’re looking for a career that combines independence, steady income potential, and long-term demand, now may be the perfect time to enter the trucking industry. Whether you’re considering driving as a company employee or […]

Addressing the retention crisis in the trucking industry

Experts say: the industry needs to move away from the persistent narrative of a so-called driver shortage. On Wednesday, June 18, an online event organized by the newsletter The Inside Lane took place, titled “Where Is the Next Generation? Addressing the Trucking Talent Network Crisis.” The event featured prominent industry members as panelists, including Lewie […]

6 valuable life lessons from truck driver fathers

To honor all fathers, especially those who are truck drivers, we share a list of life lessons they teach us through their example and daily effort.

Highway bill under debate: are truckers paying too many taxes?

New highway bill sparks debate: truckers pay nearly 20 times more per mile traveled than the average car owner. Congress is currently working on the development of a new highway bill. However, a debate has emerged within the trucking industry that could influence the final decision. According to data from the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association […]

Safety tips for truck drivers during protests

The city of Los Angeles has been involved in a series of protests that will continue for several days; here’s how to navigate them with due caution. Since June 6, the city of Los Angeles has been engulfed in a series of protests following an increase in raids by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) […]

Toyota and Daimler Truck to launch joint truck venture in 2026

Toyota Motor Corporation and Daimler Truck to finalize merger of Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso under new holding in 2026. Toyota Motor Corporation and Daimler Truck have agreed to finalize the merger of their respective truck subsidiaries, Hino Motors Ltd. and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus, under a new holding company to be established in April […]

Truck parking shortage: a growing challenge for the U.S. freight industry

This shortage has significant repercussions, affecting not only driver comfort but also road safety and operational efficiency. The shortage of truck parking has become one of the most pressing challenges for the road freight sector in the United States. This is highlighted in the latest study by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), which takes […]

Department of Transportation proposes to eliminate obsolete trucking rules

The main goal is to eliminate those rules that are now considered outdated or that impose an unnecessary burden on truck drivers. On May 30, the Department of Transportation proposed cutting and amending more than two dozen federal regulations related to road transportation. While some of these regulations have a relatively minor impact, the main […]