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Industry National Motor Freight Traffic Association Pushes eBOL Standard to Modernize LTL Freight
A standardized electronic bill of lading aims to slash administrative costs and eliminate paperwork across the less-than-truckload sector.
Trucking Group Launches Push-Up Challenge to Combat Veteran Suicide Rates
Fit to Pass organizes a November event to highlight the mental health crisis affecting U.S. military veterans across the transportation sector.…
Industry Manufacturing Reshoring Surge Alters Domestic Freight Lanes and Driver Demand
A massive shift of U.S. manufacturing back to domestic soil is reshaping freight patterns, creating new regional hauling…
Industry FMCSA Sleep Apnea Handbook Updates Ignite Fresh Industry Confusion
Proposed revisions to the federal medical examiners' handbook are drawing sharp criticism from truck drivers, owner-oper…
Industry Carrier Logistics Inc. Rolls Out AI-Driven Route Software to Streamline Terminal Operations
New technology from CLI aims to slash terminal planning time from hours to minutes while optimizing LTL and final-mile d…
Industry CVSA Schedule Targets Enforcement for Roadcheck, Safe Driver, and Brake Safety
Commercial vehicle enforcement schedules highlight heavy roadside scrutiny for OTR drivers and owner-operators as safety alliances target compliance across the nation's highways.
Defensive Driving and Tech Take Center Stage in Combatting Car Distraction
Industry experts at the ATA conference outline how fleet technology and defensive driving strategies protect professional truck drivers from distracted motorists.…
Industry Advanced Weather Tech Steps Up Driver Safety Across U.S. Fleets
As severe storms become harder to dodge, major trucking operations are ditching basic consumer apps for real-time tracki…
Industry Derek Leathers Named New Chairman of ATRI
Werner Enterprises chief steps into leadership role, continuing research that shapes industry standards and safety.…
Industry ABF Freight Driver Named Highway Angel After Saving Crash Victim
Mike Lempka earns the Truckload Carriers Association honor for pulling an unresponsive motorist from a wreck and assisti…
Industry FMCSA Extends Hours‑of‑Service Waiver Through Nov. 28 to Aid Hurricane Ian Relief
The federal regulator lifts driving limits for Florida and South Carolina carriers, allowing longer hours to deliver critical supplies to storm victims.
Fuel Prices Dethrone Driver Shortage as Top Concern for Trucking Fleets
Diesel costs have climbed past five dollars a gallon, shoving driver availability out of the number one spot on the annual ATRI industry survey for the first time in half a decade.…
Industry American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Predicts Industry Insulation From Economic Slump
Bob Costello tells ATA conference attendees that unique post-pandemic consumer spending shifts and constrained equipment…
Industry FMCSA Speed Limiter Proposal Stalls Out Amid Driver Pushback and 15,000 Public Comments
Mandatory electronic speed-governing devices remain in regulatory limbo as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrati…
Industry Pennsylvania Truck Driver Named Highway Angel After Rescuing Abandoned Puppy at New Jersey Truck Stop
Rich DiFronzo stepped up when he found a malnourished female puppy tied to a tree at a New Jersey rest stop, earning off…
Industry Four Industry Leaders Named Finalists for 2022 Influential Women in Trucking Award
The Women in Trucking Association has named four operational and executive leaders as finalists for its annual award, highlighting decades of commitment to recruiting, training, and retaining talent across the freight sector.
Beyond the Sleeper Berth: Finding Satisfaction and Flexibility on the American Highway
While the freight market brings daily pressures, professional drivers and owner-operators note that the open highway still offers unmatched scenery, autonomy, and lifestyle perks.…
Industry Freight Rail Labor Dispute Threatens Intermodal Freight and Truck Capacity
Contract talks between freight railroads and the BMWED stall out, raising the specter of a national rail shutdown that w…
Industry Federal Grants Target Crumbling Rural Bridges to Prevent Costly Detours for Truckers
An $18.4 million federal funding injection aims to keep lifeline crossings open for freight haulers and agricultural tra…
