Trucking News

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) issued a cautionary message to commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers contemplating avoiding an open scale facility. Through a post on social media on July 25, the CHP reminded drivers that it is against California law to bypass open scales when operating a CMV. From CHP – Gilroy Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility: […]

Three major truckload companies’ training departments are seeking an exemption from federal regulations concerning entry-level driver training. They argue that adhering to these rules is causing a shortage of both instructors and drivers. The three companies involved are Heartland Express (NASDAQ: HTLD), Contract Freighters Inc. (CFI), and Millis Transfer (which was acquired by Heartland Express

This year, the trucking sector has encountered a rise in cargo thefts carried out by thieves using more advanced and strategic methods. According to a report from Verisk Analytics’ CargoNet, released on July 18 during the second quarter, there was a significant 57% increase in “supply chain risk events” compared to the previous year. This

According to a recent message to investors from Stephens, a financial services company, Yellow is facing a concerning situation with its cash reserves. The company’s liquidity disclosure on July 10 indicated that during the second quarter of 2023, Yellow was spending $4 million in cash each week. At the end of June, they had approximately

UPS, along with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, which is the labor union representing around 330,000 UPS workers in the United States, has come to a preliminary agreement through collective bargaining. This positive development has prevented a potential strike scheduled for July 31, which could have caused significant disruptions to the country’s supply chain. “Together

On Tuesday, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) made an announcement stating that four Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) have been placed on the agency’s “Revoked” list. This implies that truckers who are found to be still using these devices could soon face citations. The FMCSA has removed the following four ELDs from the list

As per a report, the North Carolina Highway Patrol (NCHP) is employing new methods to detect distracted truck drivers. Along Interstate 40, they have set up specialized equipment to address the issue of distracted driving among commercial vehicle operators. This innovative technology involves cameras that capture images of passing trucks’ license plates and the drivers

Law enforcement agencies from eleven states will join forces for a concerted initiative aimed at curbing speeding on the roads. This action will take place on Wednesday, July 26, and is referred to as the Speed Awareness campaign. Throughout this designated day, state and local police officers will actively patrol the highways, targeting speed violations

A planned strike scheduled for Monday at YRC Freight and Holland, two companies under Yellow Corp., has been avoided. This happened after the Central States Health and Welfare Fund agreed on Sunday to extend healthcare benefits for the workers at these carriers. The issue arose when YRC Freight and Holland failed to make a payment

According to the latest edition of American Trucking Associations’ American Trucking Trends 2023, the trucking industry experienced significant growth in 2022. The report reveals that the total amount of freight transported by trucks surpassed 11.4 billion tons during the year, marking a notable increase compared to the previous year. Additionally, the industry’s revenue also saw