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How Weigh Station Bypasses Cut Hours and Costs Across Your Fleet
Key Details PrePass Mile Marker 2026 analyzed 1.6 billion bypass events across 40 states over 28 years to quantify real savings. A single bypass delivers measurable returns in time, fuel, and operati...
Weigh Station Bypass Data: Real Savings for Fleet Operations in 2026
Why It Matters Weigh station bypass has become essential to modern fleet operations. The PrePass Mile Marker 2026 National Bypass Impact Index reveals concrete savings backed by real data from 1.6 bi...
Supreme Court Allows Broker Liability Lawsuit to Move Forward
Key Details The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled on May 14 that a crash victim can sue freight broker C.H. Robinson for negligent carrier selection. Shawn Montgomery lost part of his leg when a C...
Supreme Court Ends Freight Broker Immunity: Negligent Hiring Claims Now Allowed
Key Details The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that freight brokers can be sued for negligent hiring practices. The decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II overturned a lower court ruling...
Supreme Court Sides Against Freight Brokers in Montgomery Ruling
Key Details The Supreme Court of the United States has issued a significant decision in the Montgomery case that rules against brokers. This landmark ruling is expected to have widespread implication...
J.B. Hunt Forecasts 20% Rate Jump as Supply Tightens Industry-Wide
Key Details J.B. Hunt Transport Services projects truckload rates will climb 20% over the next two years, driven primarily by tightening capacity rather than demand surges. The carrier expects double...
Roadcheck 2026: Day 2 Inspections Triple Day 1, OOS Rate Doubles 2025 Benchmark
Key Details The 2026 International Roadcheck enforcement blitz is hitting harder than expected. Through day two, FMCSA inspectors conducted 6,406 total inspections, logged 11,010 violations, and issu...
Ocean Carrier Hapag-Lloyd Posts Q1 Loss Amid Rate Pressure, Disruptions
Key Details Hapag-Lloyd, the world's fifth-largest container shipping line, reported a $174 million operating loss in Q1 2026 as revenue dropped 8% to $4.8 billion year-over-year. The carrier handled...
Amazon Stock Surges on AI Strategy Confidence, Eyes $3 Trillion Valuation
Why It Matters Amazon's aggressive artificial intelligence strategy is paying off for investors and the company itself. The stock has climbed 36% since March 27, making it the fourth-largest contribu...
M5.3 Earthquake Reported 32 km WNW of Darien, Colombia
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was detected 32 km WNW of Darien, Colombia at a depth of 117.101 km. Truckers in the area should watch for potential road damage, debris, and bridge inspections that may cau...
House Votes to Expand E15 Ethanol Fuel Sales Nationwide Year-Round
Key Details The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on May 13 to allow year-round sales of E15 gasoline, a fuel blend containing 15% corn-based ethanol. The bill passed 218-203 but still...
Allegiant Completes Sun Country Acquisition, Expands Low-Cost Network
Key Details Allegiant Air finalized its $1.5 billion purchase of Sun Country Airlines on May 13, combining two major low-cost carriers amid industry turbulence. The deal received all required regulat...
Oil Markets Stall as Iran Conflict Drags On Without Resolution
Key Details Oil prices remained flat on May 14 as the standoff in Iran showed no signs of ending after more than two months of conflict. Brent crude dropped 19 cents to $105.44 per barrel, while U.S....
New Jersey Softens Contractor Rules: What Truckers Need to Know
Key Details New Jersey's Department of Labor released revised independent contractor guidelines last week that ease some of the harshest provisions from the original proposal. The rule codifies regul...
M5.1 Earthquake Reported South Sandwich Islands region
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was detected South Sandwich Islands region at a depth of 52.398 km. Truckers in the area should watch for potential road damage, debris, and bridge inspections that may caus...
Inside Threat: How Organized Theft Groups Are Infiltrating Carrier Fleets
Key Details The trucking industry is facing a sophisticated new theft method called the Trojan Driver scam, where organized crime groups place operatives directly into legitimate carrier payrolls. Un...
M4.8 Earthquake Reported 10 km ENE of Xunchang, China
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was detected 10 km ENE of Xunchang, China at a depth of 10 km. Truckers in the area should watch for potential road damage, debris, and bridge inspections that may cause del...
M4.9 Earthquake Reported 16 km ENE of Jacó, Costa Rica
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was detected 16 km ENE of Jacó, Costa Rica at a depth of 10 km. Truckers in the area should watch for potential road damage, debris, and bridge inspections that may cause de...
M5.3 Earthquake Reported 65 km N of Namuac, Philippines
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was detected 65 km N of Namuac, Philippines at a depth of 35 km. Truckers in the area should watch for potential road damage, debris, and bridge inspections that may cause d...
Warsh Takes Fed Helm in Narrowest Chair Vote Ever
Key Details The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair on May 13 with a 54-45 vote, the slimmest margin in central bank history. Only one Democrat, Pennsylvania's John Fetterman, cross...
Ontario Auditor Flags Critical Gaps in CDL Training Standards
Key Details Ontario Auditor General Shelley Spence released a comprehensive audit on May 12th revealing serious shortcomings in truck driver training and licensing across the province. The investigat...
Ford Energy Storage Business Poised for Major Hyperscaler Deals
Key Details Ford Motor Co. stock jumped 15% on May 13 after Morgan Stanley issued a bullish outlook on the automaker's energy storage division. The analyst predicts Ford will sign supply agreements w...
California's $1B EV Truck Rebate Program Launches June 26 with Up to $120K Incentives
Key Details The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is launching the Clean Fuel Reward program on June 26, offering point-of-sale rebates up to $120,000 for electric commercial trucks. More than $1...
Fleet Safety Tech Stack: How K&B Transportation Reduces Crash Risk
Key Details K&B Transportation is deploying a comprehensive suite of safety technologies to minimize crashes and protect drivers. The fleet utilizes camera systems, speed management tools, cell p...
Truck Makers Embrace Third-Party Safety Ratings Push
Key Details The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is expanding its vehicle safety ratings to commercial trucks, starting with Class 2B cargo vans and Class 3 pickups this year. Class 4-6 cab cha...
Critical Questions About Autonomous Truck Breakdowns Industry Must Answer
Key Details Aurora Innovation and Kodiak Robotics are already operating driverless Class 8 trucks commercially on U.S. highways, with plans to scale to hundreds of trucks by end of 2026 and thousands...
Pro Driver's Dash Cam Footage Helps Police Bust Speeding Mazda
Key Details A British Columbia truck driver recently assisted law enforcement by providing dash cam video evidence of a dangerous traffic violation. On April 28, 2026, a red Mazda hatchback was clock...
Four Reshoring Freight Lanes Small Carriers Should Target Now
Key Details While the White House touts a manufacturing boom, the reality is more nuanced. Real manufacturing construction spending (adjusted for inflation) grew only 2.3% year-over-year through Marc...
Tariff Front-Loading, Not Market Recovery, Driving Current Freight Surge
Why It Matters The freight surge accelerating through May 2026 looks strong on paper, but carriers need to understand what's really driving it. This isn't organic demand recovery - it's shippers pull...
California Opens $1B EV Truck Rebate Program for Fleets
Key Details California is now accepting applications for the California Clean Fuel Reward (CCFR) program, which offers rebates between $7,500 and $120,000 for electric medium and heavy-duty truck pur...
Democrats Push Bipartisan Highway Bill Before September Deadline
Key Details Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Wash.), the top Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced that lawmakers are advancing negotiations on a comprehensive surface trans...
Fleet Safety Tech Trends: AI and Cameras Shape 2026 Compliance
Key Details Transportation attorney Brandon Wiseman, President of TruckSafe Consulting, recently discussed major regulatory shifts affecting trucking fleets on the HDT Talks Trucking podcast. Wiseman...
2026 CVSA Roadcheck Day 1: Out-of-Service Rate Doubles 2025 Benchmark
Key Details The first day of the 2026 CVSA Roadcheck produced 1,580 inspections across 1,417 carriers, generating 2,637 total violations and 496 out-of-service orders. That translates to 1.67 violati...
Mack MP13 Engine Hits 540 HP, 3% Better Fuel Economy for 2027 EPA Standards
Key Details Mack Trucks revealed its EPA 2027-compliant MP13 diesel engine at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Las Vegas, delivering up to 540 horsepower and 1,950 lb.-ft. of torque. The new...
Hormuz Crude Flows Plunge 30% as Iran Conflict Reshapes Global Oil Routes
Key Details Crude oil and fuel throughput via the Strait of Hormuz dropped nearly 6 million barrels daily in Q1 2026, falling from 20.4 million barrels per day a year prior to just 14.6 million, acco...
Major Trucking Groups Reject Trump's Fuel Tax Holiday Plan
Key Details President Trump proposed a federal fuel tax holiday on May 11th to address rising diesel costs. The plan would temporarily suspend the 18.4 cent gas tax and 24.4 cent diesel tax, requirin...
Kansas County Issues $500 Fine for Trucks Bypassing Construction Detour
Key Details Hodgeman County commissioners passed a resolution on May 11, 2026 imposing $500 fines on commercial truck drivers who ignore posted detours around the K-156 closure. The "No Commerci...
Coupa Launches AI Tools to Combat Supply Chain Volatility
Key Details Coupa unveiled major AI-driven products at its Inspire 2026 conference in Las Vegas this week, including Coupa Compose and Coupa Catalyst. The company also announced the acquisition of Ro...
Middle East Tensions Drive Motor Oil Prices Higher for Fleets
Key Details The Middle East conflict is creating severe shortages in Group III base oils, the critical raw material for motor oil production. The U.S. imports 44% of this commodity from the region, a...
Wildfire Alert: NW SANDS BLOCK A RX Burns 1,629.65 acres
The NW SANDS BLOCK A RX wildfire has burned 1,629.65 acres. Truckers should check for road closures and detours in the affected area. Smoke conditions may reduce visibility on nearby highways.
FedEx Freight Spinoff Gets Board Green Light, June 1 Separation Confirmed
Key Details FedEx's board has officially approved the spinoff of FedEx Freight, the nation's largest LTL carrier, with separation expected by June 1. Shareholders will receive one share of the new st...
May 14 Deadline: FMCSA Retiring Legacy Systems for New Motus Platform
Key Details The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is shutting down its legacy registration systems on May 14, 2026, requiring all carriers and brokers to transition to Motus, the new USDOT ...
South Texas Reefer Rates Explode 59% as Florida Season Fades, California Corridor Opens
Key Details South Texas has seized control of the specialty crops market with explosive rate growth across every lane. The Boston route cracked $13,000-$14,000, Dallas jumped to $4,200-$4,600 from be...
UP-NS Merger Filing Called 'Complete' After Surface Transportation Board Rejection
Key Details Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern filed a revised merger application with the Surface Transportation Board this week, asserting it now addresses all previous concerns. The railroads subm...
ATA Renews Campaign to Scrap 12% Federal Truck Excise Tax
Key Details The American Trucking Associations is intensifying efforts to eliminate the federal excise tax on new heavy-duty trucks and trailers as Congress prepares to consider surface transportatio...
FMCSA Launches Motus Registration System with Enhanced Security Features
Key Details The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has unveiled Motus, a new online registration dashboard designed to replace three outdated systems that have been in use for 30 years. The ...
Long-Haul Crisis, Not Driver Shortage: What Hirschbach's Autonomous Deal Reveals
The trucking industry has perpetuated a 30-year myth about a critical driver shortage that doesn't actually exist. A landmark October 2024 study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and...
Amazon's Alexa Shopping Tool Takes Over Search Bar With AI Upgrades
Key Details Amazon has launched Alexa for Shopping, an AI-powered upgrade to its search bar that replaces the previous Rufus shopping assistant. The new feature rolled out this week for U.S. users on...
Diesel Costs Jump 12.6% as Wholesale Inflation Hits 3-Year High
Key Details U.S. wholesale prices surged in April, with the producer price index climbing 1.4% monthly and 6% year-over-year, the largest annual increase since December 2022. Energy costs led the cha...
Nissan Cuts Losses in Half, Eyes Return to Profitability by 2027
Key Details Japanese automaker Nissan reported a 533 billion yen ($3.4 billion) loss for fiscal year 2024, a significant improvement from the previous year's 670.9 billion yen loss. The company's ann...
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