Brian Fielkow, contributor

Brian Fielkow
Safety
Trucking is a dangerous job ... and it's our own fault
Regardless of how hard a customer pushes us for an aggressive delivery timetable, we cannot permit shortcuts or unduly pressure drivers.
January 14, 2021
Compared with passenger cars and light trucks, large trucks have a much lower rate per mile traveled of crashes resulting in nonfatal injuries or property damage only, according to IIHS.
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USA Truck was acquired by DB Schenker in June 2022 for approximately $435 million, and DB Schenker was subsequently acquired by DSV in April 2025. Prior to its own acquisition, DB Schenker had been shopping USA Truck, and DSV decided to divest the asset almost immediately.
Mergers & Acquisitions
'Welcome home': USA Truck acquired by former, current leadership team
Marking a "homecoming" for the 42-year-old carrier, USA Truck is officially back under Arkansas ownership.
Dart will retain use of its name and says that the transaction will not affect day-to-day operations.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Dart Transit acquired by private equity firm
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Regulations
Venture Transport adds team drivers to dedicated business
The Postal Service moves 55,000 loads by truck every day – nearly 2 billion miles per year.
Regulations
USPS to remove unvetted non-domiciled drivers from trucking fleet
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Battery electric
Tesla releases video of its electric Semi and its companion Megacharger