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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 […]

Mothers and truckers: heroines on the road and at home

This Mother’s Day, we want to dedicate a space to celebrate these heroines who can do it all. The number of women in the trucking industry continues to grow year by year; however, they still face multiple obstacles within a sector that has historically been dominated by men. One of the biggest challenges they face, […]

Is your fleet ready for the CVSA International Roadcheck 2025?

This year’s CVSA International Roadcheck will take place May 13-15, learn the essential steps to get your fleet ready for the annual inspection. The CVSA Roadcheck will take place from May 13 to 15 across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. This year, the focus of the inspection will be on tires and falsified Records of […]

OOIDA offers insights to improve the trucking industry

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association expressed its support for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s plan to eliminate costly and excessive regulations. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) expressed its support for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) plan to eliminate costly and excessive regulations. In April, the DOT launched a deregulation process by inviting the […]

Trucking employment rises amid tariff tensions

Despite this challenging outlook, the transportation sector has managed to stay afloat, as reflected in the growing workforce. The latest figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show that the ongoing trade war between China and the United States has prompted transportation companies to create more jobs in April. A recent article by LandLine, […]

How many trucks are there in the U.S.?

With nearly three million units of semi-trucks registered in the country as of February 2025, freight trucks are a dominant force on the roads. If you’ve ever taken a road trip, it’s very likely that you’ve shared the road with a truck — or several — along the way. We often talk about the transportation […]

Truck driver shortage: the age gap problem

According to the IRU’s global report, 3.6 million positions in the road transport sector remain unfilled across the 36 countries. The latest report of the IRU, the global road transport organization, reveals alarming data about the global shortage of truck drivers. The study, which examines industry vacancies throughout 2024, highlights a growing generational gap: the […]

English requirement reinstated for truck drivers

President Donald Trump signed an executive order reinforcing the law that requires all commercial vehicle drivers in the U.S. to be proficient in English. On April 28, President Donald Trump signed an executive order reinforcing the enforcement of an existing federal law that requires all commercial vehicle drivers in the United States to be proficient […]