Highway Traffic Congestion Costs Trucking Industy Billions
A recent study by ATRI shows highway traffic congestion cost the trucking industry a staggering $108.8 billion in 2022. According to the latest Cost of Congestion report from the American
Drug Busts Over Weekend In Laredo, TX Border-Crossing
Both methamphetamine and pot were seized in two separate inspections over the weekend, with the combined street value of the drug busts adding up to $6.3 million Law enforcement in
Holiday Cargo Theft Shows Increasing Trend
Holiday cargo theft has steadily risen over the last 5 years in a concerning trend, according to CargoNet reports. With the holidays in full swing, many people enjoy some much-needed
Broker Transparency Faces Potential New Rules From The FMCSA
The proposition comes years after the initial complaints from owner-operators regarding transparency concerns were issued. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has finally taken action against allegations of fraud against
NHTSA To Begin New Technology Study
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will study how drivers react to crash avoidance technology. Purpose of the NHTSA Study This research aims to examine how drivers interact with
Three ELDs revoked by FMCSA
Truckers have 60 days to replace their ELD or face the consequences of receiving a citation and being removed from service. On November 18th, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal
Father-Son Team Charged in Truck Emissions Scam
The two are indicted for orchestrating a $74 million scheme to sell truck emissions defeat devices that bypass emission safety regulations. A father and son from Washington state have been
Cargo Theft Continues To Rise
Surveys show cargo theft was higher this September than in July and August, continuing the trend of increasing incidents. At the end of July, we published an article about the
Survey Shows Drivers And Carriers Don’t Agree On Industry Issues
While issues like the economy and parking are shared issues, that’s where similarities end. A recent American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) survey revealed what drivers feel are key issues in
CVSA International Roadcheck Puts Drivers Out Of Service
An event organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has left thousands of drivers and vehicles out of service. Commercial vehicle enforcement personnel across the US, Canada, and Mexico conducted