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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

trucks crossing highway bridges

Industry details challenges to House subcommittee

From safety technologies to drug testing and driver training, four trucking industry stakeholders make their cases for trucking's top priorities as Congress prepares to reauthorize surface transportation programs.

March 26, 2025

Pictured are John Elliott, Executive Chairman, Load One, Past Chairman, Truckload Carriers Association; on behalf of the Truckload Carriers Association; Lewie Pugh, Executive Vice President, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association; Ryan Lindsey, Executive Vice President, Government Relations, CRH; on behalf of the Shippers Coalition; Dan Glessing, President, Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation; on behalf of the American Farm Bureau Federation;; and Cole Scandaglia, Senior Legislative Representative and Policy Advisor, International Brotherhood of Teamsters.

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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

New state law cracks down on cargo thieves

A new law in Arkansas allows for an enhanced prison sentence of up to 10 additional years for cargo theft convictions. Also: Mack intros 23,000-pound rear axle, 325-hp Cummins engine to MD Series; TCA's Drivers of the Year crowned.

March 21, 2025

empty trailer cargo theft

Regulatory update: AEBs, speed limiters, more expected in 2025

A final rule to mandate automatic emergency braking systems is expected in January, a notice of proposed rulemaking to mandate speed limiters is planned for May, and a number of other regulatory moves are expected in the coming months.

December 17, 2024

heavy truck traffic on highway

DOT proposes change to drug-testing rules

The proposal would "address unforeseen circumstances" with its oral fluid drug testing rule due to a lack of certified labs. Also: Wreaths Across America convoy under way; FMCSA eyes allowing hazmat endorsement waivers for certain jet fuel haulers.

December 9, 2024

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DOT amends oral fluid drug testing procedures

After discovering "unforeseen circumstances that have rendered it impossible to comply" with the 2023 rule, DOT is making a few changes. Also: Ryder recognizes top carriers; public voting open for Transition Trucking award.

November 6, 2024

oral fluid drug test

FMCSA eyes delay of rule cracking down on broker/freight forwarder financial responsibility

FMCSA is proposing to delay the compliance date for a variety of another broker-related rule's provisions. Also: Mack recalls 60K trucks over recalled ECUs; Orange EV terminal tractors recalled.

November 5, 2024

trucks and van trailers backed to dock

ATA chief tees off on lawmakers, regulators and OOIDA in election-year ATA address

Chris Spear highlights ATA's accomplishments while blasting the Biden-Harris Administration's anti-trucking policies

October 16, 2024

ATA president Chris Spear

Timeline for AEBs, broker transparency, other rulemakings in the works

The 2024 Spring Regulatory Agenda, published this month, updates the timeline on a number of potential rulemakings from FMCSA and NHTSA affecting trucking.

July 17, 2024

trucks on highway crossing bridges

What’s going on with speed limiters and other trucking legislation?

American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear joins the 10-44 this week and talks trucking’s legislative docket so far this year.

July 5, 2024

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Freight industry volunteers

Freight organizations that exist through volunteers have been challenged over the last decade by a struggle to entice new participants.

March 15, 2024

TMC 2024 panel in New Orleans

Texas again leads nation in freight bottlenecks

The latest ATRI Top Truck Bottlenecks List is topped by the I-95/SR 4 intersection at the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee, New Jersey, for the sixth straight year. Also: Iowa's harvest weight exemption extended by 10 days.

February 14, 2024

2024 ATRI Top Truck Bottlenecks

Trucking companies should urge state regulators to expand distracted driving laws

The trucking industry is taking the biggest hit as nuclear verdicts cases rise, but hopefully the industry can see some relief as more states expand distracted driving laws to more heavily impact passenger car drivers.

January 16, 2024

Driver using phone

ATA chief takes aim at unions, plaintiffs' bar and CARB

ATA president Chris Spear did not hold back in his speech to association members about the threats of unionization, "jackpot justice" and environmental extremism.

October 18, 2023

Government affairs

Rate transparency, fraud top broker group's list of concerns

TIA continues to fight against a potential FMCSA proposal that would require broker-shipper rate transparency. That was the top issue discussed during TIA’s regional meeting where its president and CEO gave a regulatory update.

August 18, 2023

Truck Backing Into Dock

Safety & Compliance

Carriers should get to make the call on underride guards

NHTSA has proposed a rule that would require trailers be equipped with side underride guards to save lives, but the efficacy of underride guards diminish the higher the speed, and crashes at high speed are when the majority of fatalities occur.

July 12, 2023

Passenger car crash test into trailer with side underride guards

FMCSA tells Congress COVID-era CDL testing waiver shouldn't be permanent

FMCSA raised some safety concerns with making the waiver permanent. Also: 91K International trucks, buses recalled over ABS light issue; Arrow Truck Sales discontinuing sales operations in Texas; Massachusetts-based LTL carrier acquired.

June 6, 2023

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Koch said their Strategic acquisition of SOS to accelerates growth, expands reach, and bolsters geographic and industry-specific offerings for Koch Logistics & Warehousing.

Koch doubles its nationwide square footage with SOS acquisition

The acquisition doubles Koch’s total nationwide square footage.

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.

'Welcome home': USA Truck acquired by former, current leadership team

Dart will retain use of its name and says that the transaction will not affect day-to-day operations.

Dart Transit acquired by private equity firm

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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.

USPS to remove unvetted non-domiciled drivers from trucking fleet

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