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Highway Humor: A Trucker's Journey from Road to Riches

A retired trucker's humorous anecdotes from 40 years on the road become a bestseller and limited series, highlighting life on highways.

Commerce Department Imposes 133% Countervailing Duties on Mexican Chassis Imports, Reshaping U.S. Freight Supply Chains

US imposes 133% duties on Mexican chassis imports, impacting freight supply chains. Higher costs for importers & potential sourcing shifts.

Five Million Safe Miles: A Historic Achievement in Enterprise Safety and Driver Excellence

Truck driver Gary reached an amazing goal after 39 years at J.B. Hunt: he drove **five million miles without a single preventable accident**. Only five people in the company’s history have done this,

2026 International Roadcheck: Navigating Enhanced ELD Compliance and Cargo Securement Scrutiny

The 2026 International Roadcheck will happen from May 12-14 and will focus on making sure trucks use Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) correctly and that cargo is safely secured. Inspectors will check

Fueling the Crisis: How $5 Diesel Reshapes US Freight Economics

In 2026, diesel prices shot up to over $5 per gallon, making it much more expensive for truckers to run their businesses. Small trucking companies are especially hurt, with costs rising about 88 cents

FMCSA 2026: Revolutionizing Vehicle Inspection with eDVIRs and AI

In 2026, the FMCSA will require all commercial trucks to use electronic Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (eDVIRs) and AI-powered systems for detecting vehicle problems. These changes mean inspections

Freight Market Rebound: Navigating Capacity Constraints and Rate Volatility in 2026

In 2026, freight rates are rising fast because **there aren’t enough trucks and drivers** after many small carriers left the market. Loads are harder to move, and prices for shipping things like food,

Freight Futures Signal Sustained Truckload Market Recovery Amidst Tightening Capacity

The truckload freight market is bouncing back in 2026, mostly because there aren't enough trucks and drivers, not because demand is booming. Costs for trucking companies are rising, and new rules are

FMCSA 2026: Navigating Digital Medical Certification & Compliance Shifts

Starting in 2026, all commercial truck drivers must have their medical exams and certifications processed electronically through a new system called National Registry II. This means no more paper cert

2026 Freight Forecast: Carriers Poised for Mid-Single-Digit Rate Increases Amidst Tightening Market

In 2026, freight carriers expect to raise prices by about 4-7% because there are fewer trucks and higher costs to run them. This gives carriers more power to set prices, so shippers will need to pay m

FMCSA Administrator Barrs Outlines Aggressive 2026 Regulatory and Enforcement Agenda

In 2026, the FMCSA is making big changes to improve trucking safety in the U.S. They will have stricter rules for drivers, including tougher checks on who can get a commercial license and shutting dow

Q1 2026 Freight Market Resurgence: Analyzing the Spot-Contract Rate Convergence and Capacity Dynamics

In early 2026, trucking spot rates shot up because there weren't enough trucks, fuel prices were high, and stores were restocking after the holidays. **Spot rates became higher than contract rates for

Spot Market Soars: Flatbed Leads 13-Week Rate Rally Amid Tight Capacity and Rising Fuel

Spot market freight rates soared for 13 weeks straight in early 2026, with **flatbed rates leading the charge**. This happened because there were not enough trucks, more loads to move, and fuel prices

Reefer Market Heats Up: Capacity Crunch Drives 5.2% Rate Surge Amid Supply Chain Shifts

Refrigerated trucking rates shot up by 5.2% in early 2026 because there aren’t enough trucks or drivers to meet rising demand for fresh food shipments. Strange weather in California and high fuel pric

Global Energy Crisis: El Paso's Supply Chain Under Threat from Soaring Diesel Prices

The 2026 Iran war caused diesel prices to spike nearly 50% higher in El Paso, making trucking much more expensive. Truckers now pay hundreds more for each fuel fill-up, forcing them to carry less carg

FMCSA Proposes Streamlined Grade Crossing Rules: Exception for Activated Warning Devices

The FMCSA wants to let buses and trucks carrying hazardous goods drive through railroad crossings with warning lights or gates, as long as **those signals aren’t active**.

DOT Maintains CDL Drug & Alcohol Testing Rates Amidst Heightened Clearinghouse Enforcement

In 2026, the DOT is still requiring truck and bus drivers with a CDL to do random drug tests at a 50% rate and alcohol tests at a 10% rate, just like in past years. Even if some states have made marij

North American Trucking Sector Accelerates: Class 8 Orders Climb 159%

In early 2026, North America's trucking industry is bouncing back strong, with **Class 8 truck orders soaring by almost 160%**. This big jump is because freight is moving more, prices for shipping are

FMCSA ELD Regulations 2026: Navigating Modernization and Strategic Compliance

In 2026, trucking companies must use FMCSA-certified ELDs that connect to the truck's engine and work with digital inspection systems, but real-time GPS tracking is still optional. The government is m