Mobile I-10 Bridge Financing Advances Future Hazmat Route
A federal loan supports a new river crossing and expanded highway capacity, with potential benefits for truck traffic and Port of Mobile access....
Spot Freight Rates Split as Diesel Costs Ease
Dry van and flatbed rates moved higher in late September, while refrigerated freight saw another weekly decline. The latest spot market report shows...
How Truck Driver Pay Compares Across Oregon
Truck driver wages in Oregon sit above the national median, but earnings vary depending on where in the state a driver works. Current...
Cooking in Your Truck Without Turning the Sleeper into a Kitchen
Cooking in the truck has become common enough that it is no longer a niche part of life on the road. NATSO Services...
Dry Van Rates Rebound as Reefer Rates Slide and Fuel Costs Stay High The latest spot market update shows mixed results across equipment types, while a decline in diesel prices offers some relief at the pump.
Drivers watching the spot market saw different trends depending on what they haul. For the week ending September 25, dry van and flatbed...
Barron’s Law Would Add CDL English Tests and Tougher Trucking Penalties The newly introduced proposal addresses driver eligibility, carrier accountability, and unauthorized domestic freight movements. It has not become law.
A new federal bill could change how drivers demonstrate English proficiency when obtaining or renewing a commercial driver’s license, while increasing penalties for...
What Your Driving History Looks Like to a New Carrier
When you apply for a new truck driving job, the carrier does not rely on a single report to review your history. Information...
The Multi-State Oversize Load Permit Guide for Truck Drivers
Moving an oversize or overweight load across several states requires more planning than securing permission at the starting point. The federal government establishes...
U.S. Job Openings Ease as Hiring and Layoffs Remain Steady August labor data points to a relatively stable job market, while declining consumer confidence suggests growing concern about what comes next.
U.S. employers had fewer open positions in August, but the latest federal data did not show a significant shift in hiring or layoffs....
Trucking Safety Reforms Gain Ground as Industry Pushes for Lasting Change Stronger oversight of driver training, carrier operations, and electronic logs is part of a broader effort to protect professional drivers and improve accountability.
For professional truck drivers, fair competition depends on consistent standards. Training, licensing, equipment, and safety records all matter when drivers and carriers are...
