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Reasons why we should appreciate truck drivers

Let’s talk about the reasons why we should appreciate truck drivers not just this week, but all year long. National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is coming to an end, but our gratitude lasts all year. While we recognize the work of truck drivers every day, setting aside a week to celebrate them is always worthwhile. […]

ELP enforcement ramps up: over 3,000 truckers out of service

Federal data shows that thousands of commercial vehicle drivers have been taken off the road for failing to meet ELP requirements. English Language Proficiency (ELP) inspections began rolling out in June across the United States, following directives from the Department of Transportation, as part of compliance with a regulation established under President Trump. Additionally, in […]

The Hidden Cost of Detention Time: How Loading and Unloading Delays Hurt Truck Drivers and Companies

Labor market: driver jobs down more than 5%

A recent report from Indeed’s Hiring Lab examined trends in driver jobs in the United States. A recent report from Indeed’s Hiring Lab examined labor market trends in the U.S. transportation industry for the second quarter of 2025. The report revealed that job postings across all transportation categories declined year-over-year, leading to a reduction in […]

Fleet alert: three ELDs removed from FMCSA’s approved list

On September 4, the FMCSA requested that truck drivers and fleets remove three ELDs as a result of the manufacturers’ failure to meet the minimum requirements. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has requested that truck drivers and fleets remove three ELDs as a result of the manufacturers’ failure to meet the minimum requirements […]

The fight against license plate flippers

Several U.S. states intensify legal efforts against license plate flippers. Several U.S. states are stepping up legal efforts to combat the use of devices known as license plate flippers, amid a significant rise in their use to evade traffic enforcement and legal penalties. These devices, whether manual, electric, or mechanical, allow drivers to hide or […]

DOT to implement fentanyl and norfentanyl testing for truck drivers

This decision comes in response to the alarming rate of overdose deaths linked to fentanyl use in the United States. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has decided to take action in response to the growing public safety issue related to the use of the synthetic opioid fentanyl and its metabolite, norfentanyl. In a Notice […]

Aurora and McLeod Software collaborate to support autonomous truck adoption

Aurora and McLeod Software partner to facilitate the adoption of autonomous trucks in freight transportation While the operation of autonomous trucks remains a complex challenge within the transportation industry, leading companies in this technology continue to push forward innovations to support its adoption across the sector. One such company is Aurora, which recently announced a […]

Mack Pioneer: the new era of Mack Trucks enters production

The Mack Pioneer combines advanced aerodynamic design, remarkable driver comfort, and improved fuel efficiency. The official production of the new Mack Pioneer was announced this Wednesday by Mack Trucks. According to the statement, the new highway truck will be manufactured at the Lehigh Valley Operations (LVO) plant, located in Macungie, Pennsylvania. This model, which was […]

In brief: CDL reform, clean energy, and state vs. federal regulations

As safety concerns rise and electric infrastructure expands, the trucking industry faces mounting pressure from conflicting regulations and calls for systemic change. No more non-domiciled CDLs, demands OOIDA The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has called on the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the governors of 43 states to immediately suspend the issuance of […]