Trucking Industry News
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the trucking industry through our industry articles covering breaking news, emerging trends, and key updates that impact drivers, fleet owners, and logistics professionals. From regulatory changes and advancements in trucking technology to shifts in market dynamics and industry forecasts, we provide comprehensive coverage of everything shaping the world of trucking.
New GHOSTRUCK Act Would Limit Who Can Edit ELD Logs
The GHOSTRUCK Act would restrict ELD record edits to personnel in North America, targeting foreign log manipulation and Hours-of-service violations.
Latest Spot Market Results Show Rates Down Across Board
Spot Market rates declined for dry van, refrigerated, and flatbed freight while load volumes fell. Rates remain more than 50% above 2025 levels.
DEF Derate Targeted in the Latest Daimler Update
A Daimler DEF derate update covers 330,000 trucks and may help some Freightliner and Western Star drivers avoid 5 mph limits during emissions...
Road Repairs Get $1.9 Billion in New USDOT Funding
USDOT announced $1.9 billion for Road Repairs and bridge repairs damaged by natural disasters, including more than $908 million tied to Hurricane Helene.
Smugglers’ Notch $20,000 Truck Fine Now Official
Smugglers' Notch penalties will increase on July 1 after Vermont approved a new law that raises fines to $20,000 for trucks that become...
Non-Domiciled CDL: New Pushback Tied to $160M Funding
California lawmakers are pushing back on Non-Domiciled CDL restrictions and seeking the release of $160 million in withheld federal funds.
ELD Manual Requirement Now Rescinded Under FMCSA Rule
FMCSA says the ELD Manual is no longer required in trucks, after more than 3,000 violations in 2024. Truck drivers must still comply...
High-Risk Motor Carrier List: New Petition to the FMCSA
The TIA has petitioned the FMCSA to create a "high-risk motor carrier" list as a safety selection standard that could affect freight access...
Truck Driver Survey Finds 58% Looking for New Jobs
Truck Driver Survey finds 58.1% of drivers are looking for new jobs and highlights concerns over pay, home time, communication, and retention.
Driver-Facing Cameras Are Focus of New ATRI Research
ATRI is collecting fleet data on Driver-Facing Cameras to study crash rates, violations, safety alerts, and operational impacts before and after deployment.
Virginia CDL Extension Request Now Before FMCSA
A CDL extension request made by Virginia would let eligible truck drivers keep working during emergencies when DMV services disrupt license renewals.
FMCSA Grants Enter Final Day for New Applications
FMCSA Grants totaling $217 million close June 17, supporting CDL systems, driver training, safety technology, and enforcement programs nationwide.
