February 2, 2024
FMCSA proposes changes to CDL testing requirementsThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing changes to CDL testing aimed at streamlining the process.A notice of proposed rulemaking will publish Friday, … Read more of this article
January 31, 2024
The trucking industry, an essential backbone of the U.S. economy, faces an ongoing critical challenge: a significant shortage of drivers.This shortage — 60,000 as estimated by the American Trucking Associations … Read more of this article
January 29, 2024
Today’s trucking firms still feel ripple effects from this decade’s supply chain struggles and other industry-wide challenges. However, for many, an enormous obstacle to healthy growth and predictable cash flow … Read more of this article
January 24, 2024
FMCSA proposes to remove certain medical examiners from registryThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing to remove medical examiners (MEs) from its National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners who … Read more of this article
January 23, 2024
As supply chain stakeholders with a genuine interest in the well-being of the trucking industry, each one of us has a responsibility to raise our voice when something isn’t right. … Read more of this article
January 22, 2024
The rules governing the classification of independent truckers are like the weather in the Great Plains: wait a bit, and they’ll change.And it’s that volatility that is causing some anxiety … Read more of this article
January 19, 2024
Engine oils are the lifeblood of a vehicle’s engine, ensuring its smooth operation, longevity and protection against wear and tear. When extreme cold temperatures arrive, the choice of engine oil … Read more of this article
January 19, 2024
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Administrator Robin Hutcheson has resigned and will leave the department effective Jan. 26, the agency announced Friday.Sue Lawless, FMCSA Executive Director and Chief Safety … Read more of this article
January 17, 2024
Soft deadlines are as problematic as fake news.One of my favorite phrases is, “You get what you tolerate.” Setting deadlines is supposed to encourage the completion of something. It often … Read more of this article
January 11, 2024
As the transportation industry barrels toward 2024, carriers are at a critical juncture. Inflation is still high, continuing to drive up costs. Recession worries continue to consume financial experts’ discussions. … Read more of this article