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In brief: FHWA updates road safety rules, California defends environmental policies, and diesel prices continue to drop

U.S. trucking industry, regulatory and policy updates. Federal Highway Administration updates road safety regulations The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) updated its road work zone safety regulations on November 1 for the first time in 20 years, incorporating changes to improve the protection of highway construction workers. The revised regulation combines two previous regulations: the 2004 Work […]

Why most truckers are rejecting paid parking spaces

Although paid parking for trucks came as a solution to the crisis, most truckers are not willing to pay for this service. Paid truck parking is gaining traction nationwide as a solution to the growing shortage of parking spaces for commercial vehicles. However, a recent survey conducted by the OOIDA Foundation reveals that most truckers […]

Employment, retention and benefits: Fall 2024 Truck Driver Survey

Conversion Interactive Agency shared the survey results on the priorities, challenges and sentiments of truck drivers in today’s market. Conversion Interactive Agency has shared the results of the 2024 Fall Truck Driver Survey, conducted in collaboration with People. Data. Analytics (PDA). This survey provides key insights into the priorities, challenges, and sentiments of truck drivers […]

Clearinghouse-II: CDL license revocation and reinstatement to service

This new phase will allow the sanctioning of drivers who continue to operate vehicles after having received alcohol or drug violations. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse enters its next phase on November 18, known as Clearinghouse-II. This new phase will allow federal regulators to require state driver licensing agencies […]

Road transport between uncertainty and signs of recovery

Over the past two years, the market has experienced a constant decline in rates, which finally came to a halt in 2024. The road transport sector has been one of the hardest hit by the economic crisis caused by the pandemic. Over the past two years, the market experienced a steady decline in rates, which […]

Shell Starship 3.0: the most efficient truck?

The Starship 3.0 is a Class 8 truck that demonstrates that maximum efficiency doesn’t always require reinventing the wheel, but rather adapting existing technology. Shell has taken a significant step forward in freight transportation with its Starship 3.0, a Class 8 truck that shows that achieving high efficiency doesn’t necessarily mean starting from scratch; it […]

The future of transportation in the U.S.: Trump vs. Harris

The presidential election will have a significant impact on the policies and regulations that will shape the sector. As November begins, the pressure of the elections intensifies; in just four days, the future of the United States for the next four years will be decided. During their campaigns, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have presented […]

Spooktacular trucks: Halloween spirit takes to the roads

Truckers take part in Halloween traditions by decorating their vehicles in spooky ways. Halloween is filled with traditions that bring people together, such as picking and carving pumpkins, dressing up, decorating homes, and trick-or-treating. However, in some neighborhoods, going door to door for “trick or treat” isn’t possible, which has led truckers to unleash their […]

Decline in the number of women in the transportation industry

WIT’s annual report reveals that the number of women behind the wheel of commercial vehicles has reached its lowest level since 2019. The Women in Trucking Association (WIT) has published the results of its latest report, revealing that the number of women driving commercial vehicles has reached its lowest level since 2019. From August 2023 […]

Trucking through cinema: 6 iconic films about truckers

Through bold maneuvers, dodging unforeseen obstacles, and controlling heavy vehicles, cinema pays tribute to the demanding work they face on the roads. The feats of truck drivers are undeniable and are clearly reflected in popular culture, especially in cinema. In many films, these brave drivers are portrayed as heroes who take extraordinary risks in their […]