FMCSA Weighs Commercial Driver License Streamlining
Federal trucking regulators are proposing to speed up the process for obtaining a commercial driver license by removing a number of regulatory restrictions.
House T&I Presses White House to Safeguard Supply Chain
House transportation policymakers renewed calls for the Biden administration to enhance its response to growing supply chain concerns.
Guardrail Crash Tests Yield Worrying Results for Heavy EVs
A University of Nebraska road safety facility on Jan. 31 released the results of a test that’s raising concerns about the safety risks heavy EVs pose if they collide with lig
Forward Air Completes Acquisition of Omni Logistics
Forward Air on Jan. 25 announced the completion of its long-pending acquisition of Omni Logistics, with both companies’ leaders touting the benefits of the merger.
Nevada Lands Renewable Diesel Production, Distribution Hub
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo approved $11.7 million in tax abatements for Edgewood Renewables to help it create a biofuel refinery hub that would produce renewable diesel and sustainab
ODFL Reports Slight Revenue Bump to $1.5 Billion for Q4
Old Dominion Freight Line experienced nearly flat earnings and a slight revenue bump to $1.5 billion during the fourth quarter of 2023, the company reported Jan. 31.
Oregon Trucking Stakeholders Sue State Over Road Taxes
The Oregon Trucking Association, along with three trucking firms, has sued the state and its top politicians, alleging that truckers have been charged more than their share of roa
2024 State Truck Driving Championships Schedule
More than 40 states have scheduled their 2024 truck driving championships, with Louisiana set to kick things off again March 1-2.
Container Boom Leads to Q4 Earnings Dip at Hapag-Lloyd
HAMBURG, Germany — The sharp drop in freight prices following the pandemic has caused a slump in sales and profits at German container shipping company Hapag-Lloyd.
Elite Truckers Raising Funds for Champion Driver Singelais
With the start of the National Truck Driving Championships qualifiers a couple of months away, elite truck drivers from New England are calling for colleagues’ support for one of