President Trump had quite the first full week of his presidency, and one issue in particular will have a direct effect on the trucking industry. Trump has consistently voiced his displeasure with existing trade deals, most notably the North American Free Trade Agreement. After pulling out of...
Elaine Chao experienced few hiccups during a relatively relaxed confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. When President-elect Trump first nominated Chao for transportation secretary, politicians and pundits predicted a smooth path forward for her. She previously served as Secretary of Labor...
Cargo theft remains a serious concern throughout the trucking industry. The issue isn't a new one, but it still must be accounted for and guarded against. Every party in trucking needs to work together to prevent cargo from being stolen. Cargo theft is on the rise Cargo theft...
A 90-day commenting period for the U.S. Department of Transportation's speed limiter mandate came to a close in early December, and the rule remains as divisive as ever after the public submitted nearly 4,500 comments. DOT originally published its rule in late August and proposed new interstate speed...
With Inauguration Day just over one month away, the trucking industry is trying to get hints of what the next four years might entail under President-elect Trump. Since his upset victory, Trump has been laying the groundwork for his administration and proposals, one of which was...
The country's truck driver shortage is currently estimated to equal around 50,000 drivers. It's not a new problem, but one which must tackled head on and with some urgency.Former American Trucking Associations president and CEO Bill Graves recently wrote that the shortage of technicians and...