Up to $51B in transportation grant awards at risk, advocacy group says

Transportation for America analyzed a leaked Department of Transportation policy memo that targets road safety, bicycle and electric vehicle infrastructure projects.

Trump nominates former Florida Highway Patrol chief as FMCSA head

The trucking industry had lobbied for Derek Barrs' nomination to lead the safety regulator. 

Hiring for promise can help close skills gaps, research indicates

“Many organizations are transforming their capabilities so rapidly that they can’t acquire all the skills they need,” a Gartner director said.

FMC advisory group reviews drayage experience at seaports

National Shipper Advisory Committee is looking to identify key issues truckers face at the Northwest Seaport Alliance.

How shipping costs will change in upcoming LTL classification shift

The National Motor Freight Code overhaul will focus on density, so denser shipments will become cheaper while less dense ones will become more expensive.

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Love’s adds new store, 63 parking spots in Louisiana

The New Iberia location may also add EV-charging stalls if there is demand.

SBTi releases draft of updated corporate net-zero standard

The Science Based Targets initiative said this “Version 2” of the standard focuses on companies going “from ambition to progress.”

Estes reopens Yellow terminal in Mississippi

The Olive Branch location adds 80 doors and nearly 30,000 square feet of dock space to the company’s network.

Trucking groups renew push to kill NYC congestion tolling

The American Trucking Associations and Trucking Association of New York asked Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to stop the program.

Charlotte, North Carolina, debuts truck parking tool

The city described the app as an innovative resource designed to help truck drivers find safe, authorized places to park.

Carriers upgrade border shipping amid tariff tumult

Estes Express Lines and Pitt Ohio rolled out new services focused on Canada and Mexico, respectively.

Employee confidence hit a record low in February, Glassdoor reports

“Cuts to the government workforce initiated by DOGE have thrown the future of the federal workforce into disarray,” the company’s lead economist said.

ATA’s Women in Motion launches survey on non-driver career paths

The trucking group’s council aims to gather insights for best practices for recruitment and retention in the industry.

Greenlane launches EV charging app for truck drivers

The program is part of a technology suite that includes a fleet portal and smart software interface.

After 5 years, construction still reels from COVID’s labor impact

Though building's “essential” status kept workers busy through lockdowns, the industry still has not recovered from the blow to an already-persistent trades shortage.

Amazon’s LTL pursuit threatens to shuffle retail volumes in market

The company could upend the sector just by handling its own shipments.

Kenan Advantage Group acquires Evergreen Transport

It’s the North Canton, Ohio-based company’s fourth deal since entering the dry bulk transportation market last year.

ATRI to log changing costs patterns in annual survey

Carriers are asked to share driver pay, insurance premiums and equipment lease or purchase payments in exchange for operational insights.

Landstar owner-operator count drops 10% YoY — and isn’t finished shrinking

The number of drivers leased to the company fell by 184 trucks in Q4 from the previous quarter, CEO Frank Lonegro said.

Trucking groups cheer Trump EPA’s review of emissions rules

The Biden administration’s GHG3 and NOx rules were unachievable on current timelines, industry groups said.