Overhaul report logs more than 2,576 cargo thefts across U.S. and Canada in 2025 Cargo theft activity across North America intensified in 2025, with losses increasingly concentrated in major freight hubs, according to a new report from supply chain risk management firm Overhaul. In the United States, California and Texas together accounted for more than […]
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WASHINGTON — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has finalized a major overhaul of non-domiciled commercial driver’s license regulations, cementing the core framework of its 2025 Interim Final Rule (IFR) while making targeted adjustments aimed at smoother implementation. The final rule, scheduled to take effect 30 days after publication in the Federal Register (expected Friday),
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WASHINGTON — A new proposal from Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., would place a federal cap on state fuel taxes, a move that could significantly reduce diesel costs for truck drivers and fleets nationwide. Kiley’s proposed Gas Tax Reduction Act would penalize states that levy fuel taxes above 50 cents per gallon. Under the measure, any state
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International Roadcheck will run May 12–14 this year, with electronic logging devices (ELDs) taking center stage as the primary driver safety focus. Cargo securement will serve as the vehicle-related enforcement priority. The 72-hour inspection blitz is managed by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, which announced the dates late last week. The timing aligns with the
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The 2023 Freightliner Cascadia stands as a masterclass in modern trucking, and this particular build takes it a step further—refined, personalized, and executed with intent. Designed to the owner’s exact vision, it blends factory innovation with custom detail, creating a truck that doesn’t just perform at a high level, but feels purpose-built every mile it
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Less-than-truckload carrier Saia says it is seeing more tailwinds than headwinds heading into the new year, even as the cost of a multi-year network expansion continues to pressure near-term results. The Johns Creek, Georgia-based carrier has opened 39 terminals over the past three years, transforming the company into a true national LTL provider. While the
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A California jury has awarded approximately $52 million to a group of truck drivers and yard workers who alleged they were retaliated against after raising safety, wage and regulatory concerns at Sysco, one of the nation’s largest food distributors. The verdict, delivered in Los Angeles County Superior Court, stems from a lawsuit against Sysco Riverside
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Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has partnered with Class8 to provide Freightliner customers with a suite of digital tools designed to improve fleet profitability, including free electronic logging devices, load optimization, and dispatch planning technology. The services are available immediately to owner-operators and small fleets operating fourth- and fifth-generation Freightliner Cascadia trucks. DTNA plans to
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Werner Enterprises has made a decisive move to strengthen its position in dedicated trucking, announcing the acquisition of FirstFleet for approximately $245 million in cash. The deal elevates Omaha-based Werner to the fifth-largest dedicated carrier in the United States and significantly expands its higher-margin dedicated operations, delivering immediate earnings-per-share accretion. FirstFleet will operate as a
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The national average diesel price rose by 4 cents, reaching $3.584 per gallon, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration on October 7. This is the third consecutive increase, adding up to a total rise of 5.8 cents. The recent gains follow a period of 10 straight weeks of declining prices. Compared to
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