CCJ StaffBusinessJ.B. Hunt expands rail partnerships to launch new intermodal service in MexicoJ.B Hunt, with BNSF and Mexico's GMXT announced a new intermodal offering for Mexico businesses. Also: Maverick raising pay for OTR glass division; 21K Western Stars recalled for battery issue, fire risk; Volvo issues battery-related recall; Mack MDs recalled over seat belts.June 3, 2025RegulationsLegislation looks to codify Trump's English proficiency executive orderThe bill, if passed, codify a requirement that truck drivers be able to sufficiently read and speak English. Also: Fleet owner pleads guilty to PPP loan fraud.June 2, 2025RegulationsFMCSA takes first deregulatory actionsTwo finals rules effective May 30 repeal outdated motor carrier routing regulations and amend the FMCSRs to remove a duplicative provision. Also: Judge allows NYC's congestion pricing program to continue through litigation.May 30, 2025Economic trendsFTR: Market conditions remained neutral for shippers in MarchFTR's Shippers' Conditions Index showed slight improvement from February but remained neutral. Also: Texas Trucking Association Foundation awards $115K in scholarships; Ohio to close two I-75 rest areas for replacement.May 29, 2025TrucksKroger drivers vote to go on strike at Georgia DC30 CDL drivers voted by a 96% margin to join the Teamsters union last year. Also: Paccar's TX-12 PRO automated transmission now available with the MX-13 engine for Kenworth’s T680, T880 and W990 models; Port of Savannah launches new app to help truck drivers.May 28, 2025RegulationsAnti-freight-fraud bill clears Senate committeeA bill that would allow FMCSA to assess civil penalties against fraudulent actors and more cleared its first hurdle in Congress. Also: Averitt adds regional carrier partner on West Coast; two Southeastern Freight Lines terminals celebrating 40th anniversary.May 26, 2025WorkforceNew research dives into long-haul trucking's driver turnover problemNew research from the OOIDA Foundation looks at what it calls "The Churn" -- high turnover rates at long-haul truckload carriers.May 23, 2025Business'Unprecedented' cargo theft activity prompts Memorial Day weekend warningCargo theft activity over recent Memorial Day weekends has increased, prompting a warning from theft recording firm CargoNet. Also: ATA's Truck Tonnage Index declined in April, while FTR's Trucking Conditions Index turned positive for March.May 23, 2025RegulationsTruck parking shortage contributed to fatal 2023 crash: NTSBNTSB investigators determined a bus driver's fatigue was the probable cause of the crash, but the truck parking shortage was a contributing factor. Also: Crowley's Land Transportation division gets new VP; Oregon launches online oversized permitting site.May 22, 2025Equipment controlsAurora puts operator back in 'driverless' operationsAurora has agreed to a request from an OEM partner to put an operator in the driver's seat for its "driverless" autonomous hauls in Texas. Also: OOIDA voices concern over budget reconciliation bill; Pitt Ohio opens new maritime terminal in Virginia.May 21, 2025Previous PagePage 14 of 206Next PageTop StoriesAlternative powerTesla expects electric Semi debut in late 2026All signs continue to point to a 2026 mass production launch of Tesla's electric Semi.BusinessUSA Truck going back up for saleBusinessMidwest Motor Express, DHE Transportation rebranding under AAA CooperHomeMost heavy trucks exempt from new 25% truck tariff, 'non-U.S. content' will be taxedRegulationsDOT docks California $40 million for ELP compliance failure
