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Clarios brings new idle reduction battery technology to North America
Real-time battery monitoring system helps drivers maximize battery draw, reduce fuel consumption for hotel loads.
April 28, 2025
Technology
The impact of diminishing wireless connectivity on the trucking industry
An increase in demand for bandwidth is causing network problems. Fortunately, the trucking industry hasn’t experienced a major impact from this … yet.
April 3, 2025
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February 19, 2025
Freight demand
Cross border imports surged ahead of Trump tariffs. Boost could last '2 or 3 more weeks'
Trucking activity at the Port of Laredo — the busiest land port in the U.S. — jumped 48.5% year-over-year during the first three months this year.
April 2, 2025
Regulations
Intimidation and regulation
Does the trucking industry sometimes feel like a small business facing protection rackets?
April 2, 2025
Driver/operator coaching/training
What to look for in an online training provider
While many blue-collar learning management systems track compliance, but trucking needs more than that.
April 2, 2025
Industry
Congress eyes $7,500 tax credit for truck drivers
The bill would also create a $10,000 tax credit for new truckers. Also: Bulkmatic names new president; Illinois extends IRP registration deadline for March; Volvo, Mack dealer group expands footprint; Tenstreet acquires another recruiting platform.
April 2, 2025
Economic trends
Tariff on imported trucks may drive prices up 9%
The anticipated tariff on imported trucks and components could drive up prices, reduce demand and disrupt manufacturing, according to an S&P Global Mobility report.
April 1, 2025
Technology
A real-time incentive program for drivers, AI-driven predictive maintenance technology and more
Also: AI-powered TMS provider BeyondTrucks rolls out a new smart fuel card management feature, and Descartes Systems Group acquires transportation management solutions provider 3GTMS.
April 1, 2025
CCJ Innovators
GP Transco's AI tools improve planning and profitability
The carrier is applying AI to its TMS data to optimize planning with its HOS ETA/ETE Simulator and save time for capacity planners, eliminate human errors, and optimize driver-load matching at scale with its Loads and Drivers Recommender.
April 1, 2025
Mergers & Acquisitions
Kenan Advantage Group strikes second deal this year, acquires M.C. Tank
M.C. Tank Transport operates from eight terminal locations and three ISO container depots throughout the Southeast and Midwest.
March 31, 2025
Regulations
Motion picture haulers seek renewal of waiver from Clearinghouse regs
First granted in 2020, the waiver allows members of DISA Entertainment Compliance Solutions to conduct limited queries of the Clearinghouse before hiring a driver for a project rather than a full query. Also: Wreaths Across America recognizes fleets.
March 28, 2025
Telematics
Telematics data isn't enough for insurers
The Central Analysis Bureau and Bison Transport discuss how telematics – with context – can help improve both insurers' and carriers' bottom lines.
March 27, 2025
Preventable or Not
Truck driver vs. impatient Camaro: Could this crash have been avoided?
The driver of a classic Camaro darts in front of a slow-moving truck and sparks a collision.
March 26, 2025
Regulations
With trucking ties, Barrs nominated to lead FMCSA
Derek Barrs has served on ATA's Law Enforcement Advisory Board since 2021 and has been an active member of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance in multiple roles.
March 25, 2025
Companies
Roadrunner continues expansion with 278 new lanes
The company said it's expanding its network out of of Atlanta, Detroit, Nashville, Cleveland, Grand Rapids and more. Also: TCA crowns Highway Angels of the Year; Pilot rolling out B99 biodiesel at select locations; more.
March 19, 2025
Economic trends
The unknown of the 2025 freight economy
Bob Costello, chief economist at American Trucking Associations, shares his outlook on the freight economy for 2025.
March 18, 2025
Service and repair
Fullbay releases fifth annual State of Heavy-Duty Repair Report
The number of people employed at heavy-duty repair shops rose by 14.5% last year, signifying a bounce back for the market and need for a larger workforce, Fullbay and TMC revealed in their fifth annual State of Heavy-Duty Repair Report.
March 10, 2025
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Top Stories
Economic trends
Truckload market recovery slows amid freight volatility
Excess capacity, soft demand and shifting trade dynamics are keeping growth uneven, despite the truckload market showing signs of improvement.
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Economic trends
Trucking industry faces mixed signals as tariffs, soft freight, and surplus trucks cloud outlook
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