Steel And Aluminum Receives A 25% Tariff From President Trump
President Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on both steel and aluminum, including Canada and Mexico, and claims more tariffs are in the works. On Monday, February 10th, President Trump
New York State Thruway Collision Concerns Lead To Crackdown
Joint efforts between the New York State Thruway and police landed 7,301 citations for truckers to reduce the number of bridge-hit incidents. A 3-month commercial vehicle inspection in New York
Electric Truck Charging Stations Recieve $68 Million in Grants
These grants are being given to multiple companies to speed up the implementation of public-use heavy-duty electric truck charging stations. The Department of Energy has given out $68 million in
Zero-Emission Truck Deployment Remains Flat
A Calstart report shows that zero-emission truck sales comprised only 2.6% of all truck sales during the first half of 2024. 2024 appears to have been a rough year for
Electric Vehicle Policies Receive Pushback By President Trump
President Trump pushes back against Biden-Era policies that would expand the country’s network of electric vehicle charging stations. President Donald Trump has directed his administration to reconsider policies that support
Cargo Theft in 2024 Soars Over 2023 Reports
While already a major issue in 2023, CargoNet reports reveal that cargo theft in 2024 increased dramatically from the previous year. Throughout the year, we have covered multiple articles following
DOT Violations Fines Increased by FMCSA (January 2025)
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has increased the fine amount for DOT violations to reflect inflation. On December 30th, 2024 the FMCSA published a Final Rule increasing the
Highway Traffic Congestion Costs Trucking Industry 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