Long-term supply chain challenges could minimize the value of driver pay increases.

Some are questioning President Biden’s pick to lead the Maritime Administration for a lack of commercial shipping experience.

As freight congestion weakens transportation links, AskWaves looks at potential federal funding options for supporting a move to 24/7 operations.

A top Biden administration official believes securing data among supply chain competitors will be the key to rolling out a nationwide 24/7 strategy.

Owner-operators are warning the FMCSA that shortages at drug-testing clinics are threatening truck driver livelihoods.

La OOIDA afirma que la falta de equipos y el personal cualificado, amenazan con marginar injustamente a los conductores

Big-box retailers, FedEx and UPS have detailed plans to speed up container processing at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

Ahead of talks with President Biden, the ILWU is calling out foreign carriers’ focus on profits as a hurdle to solving supply chain disruptions.

Biden’s port czar outlines a 90-day plan to expand operating hours along the U.S. supply chain.

FMCSA is giving states three years to comply with a new truck-driver ban for drug and alcohol abusers.

An owner-operator lawsuit fails to convince a federal appeals court that FMCSA acts as a consumer reporting agency.

Congress passes a short-term funding extension for highway projects as infrastructure investment uncertainty grows.

An ATRI study shows how electric vehicles can be taxed to keep the Highway Trust Fund from going bankrupt.

NHTSA details new crash-data reporting requirements for self-driving trucks.

FRA Deputy Administrator Amit Bose testifies on crew size and LNG by rail at his nomination hearing.

FMCSA Deputy Administrator Meera Joshi was told during the hearing on her nomination to become administrator that truck crash trends underscore the need for agency action.

Fuel hedging expert Elaine Levin explains her bullish outlook on price hedging and how it can help carriers lock in their fuel budget.

Former government safety officials now have investments and profits to keep in mind as they help their companies chart a course for autonomous vehicles.

This AskWaves looks at what separates truck dispatchers from truck brokers.

The lack of federal grant money for truck parking again frustrates small-business truckers.

Ocean carrier detention and demurrage practices will be the target of an upcoming proposed rule from the Federal Maritime Commission.

The Department of Transportation seeks “practical solutions” from the freight industry to alleviate container shortages and supply chain chokepoints.

Workhorse decides to pursue alternative opportunities after ending its bid fight with the Postal Service.

U.S. agribusiness exporters claim they are poised to lose 22% of sales due to massive increases in container shipping rates.

President Biden has ordered companies of 100 or more employees to require workers to be vaccinated or tested weekly.

An FMC advisory committee has been formed amid ongoing shipper complaints of carrier market power abuse.

The maritime meeting among trade partners comes as container shipping remains hot.

The FMCSA touts safety efforts and driver recruitment in its latest round of grant funding.

Regulators will poll the trucking industry on the value of the hours-of-service waiver as FMCSA readies another extension.

Retaining drivers — not increasing the driver pool — is the way to address supply chain disruption, OOIDA asserts.

The FMCSA seeks comment on a stricter field-of-vision requirement as part of alternate medical standards for certain drivers.

Werner claims it will face a “significant burden” if regulators do not provide more flexibility in how truck driver licenses are issued.

Keeping a handle on the driver experience is a priority at TreeHouse Foods.

A Commerce Department advisory group recommends that the department coordinate an interagency approach to addressing the driver shortage.

Legislation aimed at aerodynamic retrofits is expected to be introduced this week.

GCCA’s Lowell Randel explains how industry and government can fix driver shortages, port congestion and cyber threats.

The U.S. Senate votes to advance a major infrastructure package that includes new regulations for trucks.

Bipartisan bill in Congress makes reforms to U.S. shipping regulations for the first time since 1998.

FMCSA is asking the medical industry to help ensure the agency has a proper handle on truck driver qualification.

Postmaster General DeJoy underscored improved performance at the Postal Service despite a $3 billion quarterly loss.

Richard Trumka insisted that the economy depends on getting an infrastructure bill passed.

A U.S. manufacturer defends its complaint filed against container ship giant MSC with the Federal Maritime Commission despite the carrier’s denial of contract violations.

Lawmakers use Trump-era reforms in the infrastructure bill to attract Republican support.

An American company has accused foreign ocean carriers of abusing the container market to pad their profits.

Lawmakers controlling the purse strings in Congress urge FMCSA and NHTSA to take action on their safety directives in 2022.

Forward Air posts a quarterly record for operating income and revenue in the second quarter.

Senate lawmakers find more money for highways and ports in a bipartisan infrastructure package.

A Mack Trucks facility was the backdrop Wednesday for President Biden to highlight his plan to require that 75% of the value of a product’s components be made in the U.S.

Dismantling highways to repair social damage may have consequences for the supply chain.

Trucking companies outbidding each other for drivers using salary and per-mile wage increases are leaving themselves vulnerable when the next economic downturn hits, the American Trucking Association’s chief economist warns. […]

USDA is making $200 million available for timber haulers hit by the pandemic in 2020.

The chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission defends the lack of fines levied in 2020 while requesting a funding boost for 2022.

The Federal Maritime Commission is auditing container lines to evaluate potential abuse of leverage against exporters.

Getting shippers to pay for drivers’ wait time could boost driver retention and improve safety, according to a trucking economics expert.

Supply chain bottlenecks are raising red flags for inflation down the road.

Owner-operators see a downside to keeping FMCSA’s emergency hours-of-service order in place.

The FMCSA has agreed to make changes to improve its oversight of state driver’s license agencies.

A patchwork of autonomous driving regulations at the state level are ready to move to a more coordinated effort at federal agencies, according to Plus’ Wiley Deck.

The Postal Service OIG seeks an additional $17 million to respond to future service challenges.

The Federal Maritime Commission has partnered with the DOJ to pursue competition violations.

In this AskWaves, we look at the potential for a driver wage boost if a critical exemption in federal labor law were lifted.

Biden’s executive order calls on the Justice Department to help regulators monitor pricing practices and anticompetition in the container shipping and rail sectors.

Federal regulators push for more data as automated trucking rolls from testing to reality.

NHTSA’s new standing order on autonomous truck crash data is too blunt an instrument, according to a group representing the self-driving vehicle sector.

FMCSA is proposing to revise rules for advanced driver-assist cameras.

The number of drivers prohibited from driving due to drugs matches an estimated shortfall of drivers needed to keep up with freight demand.

U.S. House passes the five-year surface transportation reauthorization that boosts truck insurance requirements and mandates automatic braking on new trucks.

The U.S. Department of Transportation targeted highway expansion to improve freight flow in awarding the latest round of INFRA grants.

Covenant believes government incentives are vital in helping the trucking industry meet zero-emission goals.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration orders trucking manufacturers and operators to report crashes linked to autonomous technology.

Trucking regulator responds to commenters seeking stronger interaction with industry before the entry-level driver training compliance date starts in February 2022.

President Joe Biden endorses a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package developed by a bipartisan group of senators.

Amazon warns that third-party sellers and customers would be harmed if the company were forced to divest its logistics operations.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has denied the California Trucking Association’s request to rehear the decision that lifted the injunction against California’s independent contractor law.

The Federal Maritime Commission tells Congress exporters allege they are being threatened by ocean carriers if they complain about excessive fees and unfair practices.

Oshkosh files to intervene in Workhorse’s lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service.

U.S. food trade group tells maritime regulators that carrier profits do not justify added fees.

The Federal Maritime Commission is open to considering a mandate on container carriers to book U.S. exports.

Lack of standards among truck-parking notification systems puts long-haul truckers at a disadvantage, according to new research.

Yellow CEO Darren Hawkins sent a formal response to lawmakers seeking proof of compliance with the terms of the $700 million CARES Act loan.

Connecticut’s governor is expected to approve a 17.5-cents-per-mile tax on large trucks.

An intermodal container terminal in Alabama targeted for “earmark” funding would extend the reach of the Port of Mobile.

A new supply chain task force emerges from the Biden administration’s 100-day review.

Republicans deride “restrictive” policies that were retained from last year in the Democrats’ latest version of the surface transportation reauthorization bill.

A U.S. House subcommittee has launched an investigation into Yellow Corp.’s $700 million CARES Act loan.

The Federal Communications Commission is sued over a decision that could affect progress in truck platooning communications.

The United States Cattlemen’s Association warns JBS hack could disrupt the meat supply chain without emergency work-hour changes.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers budget provides first-time federal funds to deepen and widen Norfolk Harbor.

President Joe Biden’s regulatory policy shift has wide-ranging implications for shippers and carriers.

President Joe Biden’s 2022 funding request of $676 million for FMCSA safety programs dropped 10% from 2021 levels.

Bipartisan legislation would limit truck speeds to no more than 70 mph.

The nation’s top trucking research group plans to update previous studies on the effects of legalized marijuana and other drugs on truck safety along with integrating 18- to 20-year-old drivers into the industry.

ATRI plans to build on research studying the effects of legalized marijuana and employing 18- to 20-year-old drivers.

FMCSA clearinghouse data reveals violations per number of employers within states.

The White House has proposed to Republicans a $1.7 trillion counteroffer on its initial $2.25 trillion infrastructure package.

NHTSA is looking for truck drivers to test the safety of in-cab cameras.

DOT’s response to the Interstate 40 bridge outage needs more urgency, according to U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn.

Upgrading fleets and equipment from 3G mobile technology to LTE requires upfront planning with a strong partner.

Shippers call on lawmakers to expand government oversight of contracts between ocean carriers and their customers.

Republicans unveil a $400 billion, five-year highway bill reauthorization ahead of Democrats’ proposal.