Looking ahead to the next four years, the White House and DOT recommend building up supply chain transparency and domestic manufacturing.

Even though actual congestion hours decreased, a jump in truck operating costs – including a 12% increase in driver compensation – drove record costs attributed to congestion.

A controversial drug-testing regulation affecting truck drivers and motor carriers is now scheduled for release under the Trump administration.

A union contends that the federal government would be subsidizing job elimination if it approves a Buy America waiver for an Alabama intermodal project.

A South Carolina lawmaker told the postmaster general that Congress plans to realign the U.S. Postal Service’s contract with Oshkosh and build far fewer electric delivery vans.

A product manager at Crowley believes freight operators should be using AI now to optimize routes, streamline workflows and forecast demand.

With the freight recession seemingly in the rearview mirror, FreightWaves’ transportation market experts advise on how to prepare for 2025.

Spain could be liable for millions of dollars in penalties if the Federal Maritime Commission finds it has been turning away U.S. container ships. Separately, news accounts say a Danish-flagged vessel was denied entry because it was carrying military weapons to Israel.

Regulators are modifying their truck-crash data system but without a change owner-operators contend would have ensured drivers are not unfairly targeted.

Federal regulators are considering a waiver that carries potential cost savings for truck drivers and agricultural aircraft operators.

An inspector general’s report warns that DOT’s operating administrations are at risk for cyberattacks that could have a “major impact” on their missions.

A drug trafficker outlined how commercial truck drivers aided the flow of cocaine and cash to and from Mexico.

Washington state truck drivers paid up to $4,500 per truck to evade EPA pollution regulations. 

Innovative Logistics Group’s Adam Wingfield says new enforcement power over truckers with drug violations could be a freight capacity game-changer.

In a new rulemaking governing broker-motor carrier contracts, regulators stop short of an out-right ban on transparency waivers sought by truckers.

President-elect Donald Trump is nominating Fox News Host Sean Duffy to head the U.S. Department of Transportation. Duffy, who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin for nine […]

Safety and trucking capacity changes resulting from new CDL restrictions could hinge on how effective each state is in implementing the regulation.

Policies instituted over the past four years during the Biden-Harris administration will likely be reversed or sped up – many to the benefit of the trucking industry.

Delays in setting up a new registration system will push back compliance deadlines for a rule addressing freight fraud in trucking.

Roughly 6% of CDL holders may be involved in predatory lease contracts with their carriers, according to a federal task force.

Safety and cost implications for trucking weigh heavily on three rulemakings that could see action next year.

Los Angeles, New York and Virginia ports alone net over $1 billion from EPA to cut pollution.

Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine have settled with the U.S. government but still face civil lawsuits resulting from a deadly container ship accident that brought down Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Consol Energy is suing the owner of the ship that caused the Baltimore bridge collapse that forced the company to shut down its export terminal for most of Q2.

OSHA has warned CSX against retaliating against employees who raise safety concerns.

A demand spike in truckload markets can leave independent drivers particularly vulnerable to fraud and theft.

Amendments proposed by the Biden administration aim to simplify hazardous materials compliance for trucking, rail and vessel companies.

Recent Department of Labor action against logistics company Cargomatic is part of a broader crackdown against what the Biden administration calls “coercive provisions” in employment contracts.

President Joe Biden broke his silence Tuesday on the port labor dispute by backing the striking dockworkers.

The White House on Monday insisted it will not force dockworkers back to work if the union goes on strike Tuesday.

A driver blew the whistle on a trucking company that fired him for refusing to haul an oversized load without a safety escort.

Congress has approved legislation to expand opportunities for veterans looking to start a truck driving career.

A Federal Maritime Commission member told Congress that shippers will retain their contract rights with container lines in the event of a dockworker strike next week.

Regulators have approved a motor carrier’s equipment exemption despite opposition from a safety-standard group.

The White House is getting pressure from Congress to relieve tension on the waterfront after Biden pledged not to get involved.

At FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon Summit, Andrew Wishnia breaks down the power of recent climate legislation to transform transportation.

A Virginia-based road construction company illegally fired one of its drivers, according to OSHA.

Internal email reveals $105 million in maintenance cutbacks at BNSF that could lead to service disruptions.

The Biden administration could face the wrath of unions or public perceptions of a faltering economy, depending on whether it intervenes in East and Gulf Coast dockworkers’ labor dispute.

The Biden administration wants to hear from long-haul trucking on what will be needed to accomplish its plan of 30% new zero-emission vehicle sales by 2030.

Regulators may consider more oversight as a way to improve rail volumes.

A St. Louis jury award in favor of crash-victim families could stir public awareness for truck trailer safety regulations.

California anticipates new regulations allowing long-haul trucks to operate on roads with speed limits over 50 mph.

FMCSA has been told to strengthen ELD requirements after a fatigued truck driver was found to be the probable cause of a 2022 crash that killed three people.

Higher freight costs linked to the Baltimore bridge collapse are causing customers to flee to competitors, an energy company owner tells FreightWaves.

Community colleges around the country will use grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation to expand and improve their CDL programs.

New electric truck charging stations will help support California’s controversial zero-emission truck fleet programs.

A second Trump presidency could mean drastic course changes for DOT truck policy if the administration embraces recommendations in The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025.

Landfill operator Waste Management Holdings told federal regulators that certain truck driver requirements hinder its ability to respond to emergencies.

An 1851 law invoked by the makers of the Titanic is allowing the ship that brought down Baltimore’s Key Bridge to avoid liability costs, a lawmaker contends.

ELD, hours-of-service, sexual harassment guidance could be up for review at the FMCSA based on public feedback.

A Harris-Walz win in November could bring national attention to a highway funding scheme taking root among states.

FMCSA has been called on to rein in spiraling towing rates that many claim lack proper oversight.

A procedural vote in the Senate has effectively shut down a bipartisan tax package that could have helped trucking companies invest in their business.

Owner-operators and crash victim advocates say easing restrictions for new drivers is a safety risk. Regulators approved an exemption despite those objections.

GOP lawmakers have asked owner-operators for rules they want to see overturned following a landmark Supreme Court decision.

Regulators approved Convoy Technologies’ rearview exemption while contemplating a rule change allowing cameras to replace mirrors.

Federal regulators have finalized a rule making it harder for ocean carriers to refuse to provide vessel space for customers.

The nation’s trucking regulator has told Congress it lacks the ability to deal effectively with illegal brokers.

Data from regulators reveals improvements in truck safety last year, with the fewest deaths in five years. 

Large fleets should be “laser-focused” on reauthorizing the infrastructure bill and the provisions – good or bad – that could make it into the legislation.

Truck safety advocates say foot-dragging on rulemakings by Department of Transportation regulators is costing lives.

J.D. Vance will give truckers another high-profile supporter in Washington if Trump wins in November.

The Biden administration is calling railroad executives to Washington to explain how they plan to reverse negative cargo trends and grow their business.

Owner-operators and safety advocates clash over a divisive safety report alleging data suppression by federal officials.

The Biden administration is pushing back the schedules for a list of rules that are being watched closely by trucking.

Container carriers’ request to extend the compliance deadline for new federal billing requirements is being vigorously opposed by their customers.

Allegations of data suppression by committee members tasked with advising the federal government on truck crashes have gone unacknowledged by U.S. Department of Transportation officials.

Regulatory policy has been upended by a Supreme Court decision released Friday, according to experts.

The U.S. transportation secretary took on drugs and port labor at a hearing on Capitol Hill.

Federal regulators cited a lack of information in denying an investigation requested by the parents of children killed in certain types of truck crashes.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s chief AI officer, Vinn White, has been tapped to oversee truck safety for the Biden administration.

A congressionally mandated report on CDL skills testing reveals states that are improving — or getting worse — on testing wait times for aspiring truck drivers.

Some truck drivers supporting the reclassification of marijuana are decrying as hypocritical the banning of pot while off-duty alcohol use is allowed.

Truckers “could be regulated out of existence” if the Biden administration’s Phase 3 emissions rule is allowed to stand, according to the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association.

Trucking companies will see cost bumps in their UCR Plan fees of up to $9,000, depending on fleet size. 

Costs and feasibility of CARB’s anti-pollution rule for locomotives was debated on Capitol Hill.

An anonymous federal survey on seat belt use by truck drivers follows recent fatality data showing many are not buckling up.

Federal trucking regulators want in-person comments on revisions to how carriers are rated on safety.

The size of the U.S. Postal Service network could allow the agency to take e-commerce market share from UPS and FedEx.

New legislation designed to crack down on fake companies that give legitimate brokers and carriers a bad name has bipartisan support.

Another large trucking company has asked federal regulators to relax its permitting rules to get drivers in seats faster.

The Justice Department’s move to loosen restrictions on pot has drawn a strong reaction from large trucking companies that fear recategorizing the drug could lead to more crashes.

Getting a commercial learner’s permit at 17 would give disadvantaged students a faster path to truck driver jobs, Connell High School in eastern Washington told regulators.

In the wake of the Baltimore bridge collapse, NTSB Chief Jennifer Homendy wants states to start testing their bridges to prevent similar catastrophes.

An eight-year quest by a parent of two truck-crash victims has cleared a major hurdle with legislation introduced to create a victim-advocate position in the federal government.

Trucking companies contracting with the U.S. Postal Service will face new reporting requirements and penalties if a bill passed by the House is approved by the Senate.

A move in Congress to nullify an EPA rule that is unpopular with much of the trucking industry has an uphill climb.

Even an EV-friendly policy analyst acknowledged during a House subcommittee hearing that trucking faces big challenges in meeting the EPA’s new zero-emission regulations.

A requirement that motor carriers pass a written safety exam before being issued a DOT number will be delayed again as new drivers involved in fatal crashes are on the rise.

Federal regulators are taking the first steps to crack down on scams caused by hackers into the trucking industry’s government registration system.

Distractions in Washington will not deter OOIDA’s Todd Spencer from keeping the focus on his members, he said at FreightWaves’ Small Fleet and Owner-Operator Summit.

With the right kind of fuel, internal combustion engines can be used to meet climate policy goals in transportation without going to all-electric trucks, according to ATRI.

Regulators plan to submit to the White House the outline for a new truck-registration system that is expected to be more transparent and easier to use.

The World Shipping Council has named Joe Kramek its next president and CEO. He will replace John Butler, who plans to retire in July.

Assertions that trucker wages will suffer unless CDL test-taking rules are relaxed in Florida did not sway trucking regulators.

The Federal Maritime Commission suggests that requiring better data could lead to less congestion and fewer container storage fees.

The government’s long-awaited National Multimodal Freight Network has finally kicked off with a two-month request for information to help map out facilities and routes.

Regulators are weighing more options to help truckers deal with hours-of-service issues as congestion clogs highway arteries in the Northeast.

A proposed rule that could benefit team-driving operations in trucking would weaken highway safety, those opposing the plan told the FMCSA.