Trade orgs raise alarms about truckers' access to rest stops

Worn down and weary from delivering America's supplies, truckers are blocked from some state rest stops.

By Jim Stinson • March 19, 2020

Tires emit more pollution than exhaust, study finds

Pollution resulting from tire wear can be 1,000 times worse than exhaust emissions, according to initial testing from Emissions Analytics.

By S.L. Fuller • March 17, 2020

State DOTs mull further action to ease trucking rules during coronavirus crisis

Some states let FMCSA take the lead, while other DOTs act in addition.

By Jim Stinson • March 16, 2020

States, FMCSA waive trucking regs as coronavirus increases need to restock

Waiving rules could mean a better response to the COVID-19 crisis.

By Jim Stinson • March 16, 2020

Canadian driver shortage creates $2.2B industry revenue loss

The intertwined nature of North American trucking means a driver shortage in Canada could have serious impact on U.S. industries.

By Jim Stinson • March 13, 2020

Expanded emergency HOS exemptions include paper goods, fuel

The FMCSA began lifting trucking regulations to allow movement of supplies critical to coronavirus mitigation and recovery. 

By S.L. Fuller • Updated March 18, 2020

Lawmakers resurface $755M bill to fund truck parking spaces

Congress said millions of dollars will help fix the shortage in available parking spots for commercial trucks, a years-long industry concern.

By Jim Stinson , S.L. Fuller • Updated March 31, 2021

Coronavirus has trucking experts on edge for 2020

Forecasts for the remainder of the year are mute, as COVID-19 and driver shortages play out.

By Jim Stinson • March 9, 2020

California AG files brief to overturn AB5 injunction

U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez​ said California "encroached on Congress’ territory" by removing motor carriers' choice to use owner-operators. The injunction remains in place until the court reaches a final verdict in the case. 

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 16, 2020

Trucking braces for impact as uncertainty surrounds California’s AB5 law

Though temporarily stayed, the controversial law presents a major shift for supply chains that experts expect to affect trucking capacity and eventually rates should it be fully enforced.

By Matt Leonard , Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 23, 2019

FMCSA sends final HOS rule to the White House

The suggested changes would provide more flexibility to truck drivers' 30-minute breaks and would allow them to split up the required 10-hour break from driving.

By Matt Leonard • Updated March 3, 2020