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Carriers Keep Drayage Operations In-House as Driver Shortage Tightens Capacity
A growing shortage of drayage drivers is pushing major carriers to rely more heavily on in-house operations, turning control over the first and final miles of intermodal freight into an increasingly important competitive advantage.
Staff · Sep 1, 2026
Trucking at a Crossroads: The Top Challenges Facing the Industry
As the trucking industry looks ahead to another year of economic uncertainty, regulatory change, and rapid technological development, one important question remains: What concerns are weighing most heavily on the industry in 2026?
Staff · Aug 26, 2026
ATA Faces Leadership Transition as Chris Spear Departs
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is entering a significant leadership transition following the sudden departure of President and CEO Chris Spear, who left the organization effective immediately on August 21.
Staff · Aug 24, 2026
Fleet Safety Technology Works Best When Drivers Trust It
New research from Teletrac Navman suggests that effective onboarding, clear communication about driver data, and meaningful positive feedback can significantly influence how commercial drivers respond to safety and coaching technology.
Staff · Aug 20, 2026
Falling Freight Volumes, Rising Rates, Capacity Reshapes the Trucking Market
Weak freight volumes are not necessarily translating into weaker pricing. Instead, tightening trucking capacity is giving carriers greater leverage and helping push freight rates higher, creating a more favorable operating environment for fleets.
Staff · Aug 17, 2026
FMCSA Moves to Make Stricter English Requirements Permanent
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is taking steps to make stricter English Language Proficiency (ELP) enforcement a permanent part of federal trucking regulations, rather than leaving the policy vulnerable to future changes through agency guidance.
Staff · Aug 12, 2026
Trucking Employment Stays Flat While Warehousing Takes a Hit
Employment in truck transportation barely moved in July, with the sector adding just 100 jobs compared with June, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The much bigger change came in warehousing, where employment fell sharply during the month.
Staff · Aug 10, 2026
DTNA Prepares for the Future With Plans for a New U.S. Truck Manufacturing Plant
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) is preparing for the next generation of truck production by moving forward with plans to build what is expected to become its largest truck assembly facility in the United States. At the same time, the company is beginning the transition away from its historic Portland manufacturing plant, marking a significant shift in its North American production strategy.
Staff · Aug 7, 2026
Trump Administration Broadens Homeland Security's Role in Commercial Trucking Enforcement
The Trump administration is significantly expanding the role of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in commercial trucking enforcement, moving beyond traditional roadside inspections and increasing federal involvement in investigations tied to commercial driver training schools, CDL compliance, and immigration-related violations. The initiative marks another step toward integrating transportation safety enforcement with broader national security and immigration policies.
Staff · Aug 5, 2026
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