FMCSA’s Driver Crackdown: CDLs, English Proficiency, ELDs and the Schools Behind Them
Non-domiciled CDLs, English proficiency, ELD revocations and CDL school removals are reshaping the driver pool. Here’s where each stands and what fleets should do.
The Highway Bill Clock Is Ticking: What the BUILD America 250 Act Means for Trucking
Highway funding now runs through Dec. 11. Here’s what the House BUILD America 250 Act would mean for truck parking, driver training, fraud and autonomous trucks.
After the Endangerment Finding: Where Zero-Emission Trucks Go From Here
Federal truck GHG standards are gone and California’s rules are tied up in court. Why zero-emission trucks now have to win on economics, and where they already can.
Owner-Operators and the Independent Contractor Rule: The Pendulum Swings Again
DOL has proposed scrapping the 2024 independent contractor rule in favor of a two-core-factor test. What it changes for owner-operators and carriers, and what it doesn’t.
Ensuring Fairness in Highway Funding: The Case for the Fair SHARE Act
The United States’ vast road network is critical to economic growth, mobility, and commerce. Maintaining and expanding this infrastructure requires consistent investment, yet the financial
House, Senate Unveil Bill to Streamline CDL Process: LICENSE Act Aims to Boost Trucking Workforce
In an effort to address the persistent driver shortage in the trucking industry, a bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced the Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers
The Complex Path Forward: Trucking Associations Navigate CARB Regulations and State Adoptions
The trucking industry, a vital backbone of America’s supply chain, continues to grapple with the cascading effects of California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations, which
President Trump’s Executive Orders and Their Impact on Clean Transportation
On his first day in office, President Trump issued a series of executive orders (EOs) that have the potential to dramatically reshape U.S. energy, environmental,
California’s Emissions Waiver Withdrawal: A Crossroads for Environmental Policy and Industry
The state of California’s decision to withdraw its remaining waiver requests to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) marks a pivotal moment in the debate over
The Impact of the Second Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Final Rule on CDL Drivers
On November 18, 2024, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) implemented the second phase of its Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse final rule (Clearinghouse II).