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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The main goal is to eliminate those rules that are now considered outdated or that impose an unnecessary burden on truck drivers.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 […]

In brief: truck weights, lack of parking and fuel taxes.

The latest and most relevant issues in the U.S. trucking industry. Debate over increasing truck weight limits in the U.S. Congress is preparing to draft a new highway bill, under pressure from major trucking companies to raise the federal truck weight limit from the current 80,000 pounds to 91,000 pounds. However, this proposal faces strong […]

The state of trucking: tariffs and capacity cuts shape trucking outlook

The balance between supply and demand has been negatively affected due to the implementation of tariffs. The latest ACT For-Hire Trucking Index report for April has indicated an improvement in the balance between supply and demand. While freight volumes showed weakness, they remained stable compared to the previous month, whereas transportation capacity experienced a decline. […]

Truck platooning: Ohio and Indiana’s automated truck convoy project

With $8.8 million in funding, the automated platooning project aims to deploy various levels of automation and integrate these technologies into the daily freight operations of truck fleets. A month ago, a project by EASE Logistics in collaboration with Kratos Defense was launched. It involved two tractor-trailers equipped with automated platooning technology traveling along Interstate […]

Bees, trucks, and the supply chain of life

Why bees are the truckers of nature — and truckers, the bees of the road. May 20th is celebrated around the world as World Bee Day, a global occasion dedicated to recognizing the essential role that bees and other pollinators play in maintaining the health of our ecosystems. Their work is crucial for the food […]

CDL or jail: 4% of truckers lack valid licenses

The trucking industry faces ongoing issues with Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs). The trucking industry is currently grappling with significant challenges related to commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs). Adam Wingfield, a well-known transportation expert, recently published a study based on data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The study revealed an alarming statistic: approximately 4% […]

Truck driver salaries: challenges, earnings, and expenses on the road

How much does a truck driver make? Over the years, truck driver wages have not kept pace with the rising cost of living. Life on the road comes with both its luxuries and sacrifices. For many, being a truck driver means embarking on adventures across different states, discovering new places, and enjoying the peace of […]

Lawmakers and trucking industry unite to combat staged accident fraud

According to the ATA, these sophisticated scams have resulted in multimillion-dollar losses for carriers, exploiting high insurance coverage limits to extort companies. In response to the rise in staged accident scams targeting trucking companies, several Republican members of Congress have called on the U.S. Department of Justice to create a specialized task force to combat […]