Keys to longevity: Business lessons from three 100-year-old LTL carriers

Dedication to customers and employees, plus investments in growth, are critical to long-term success, executives told Trucking Dive.

By Colin Campbell • Dec. 19, 2024

EPA grants California waiver for low-NOx truck emissions rule

The American Trucking Associations and Owner-Operator Independent Driver Association blasted the move, which could be short-lived.

By Colin Campbell • Dec. 19, 2024

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Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive

These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry. 

By Trucking Dive staff

Fed trims main interest rate, signals prospect of less easing in 2025

Policymakers reduced the benchmark interest despite signs that their nearly three-year fight to push down inflation to their 2% target has stalled.

By Jim Tyson • Updated Dec. 18, 2024

Workers are willing to disclose disability — but few ask for accommodation

Nearly 3 in 4 workers who request an accommodation have their requests denied, Deloitte said.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 17, 2024

Trump’s FMCSA chief will have significant sway over trucking

The next head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will have power over speed limiters and other regulations.

By Colin Campbell • Dec. 16, 2024

Paccar recalls 221K trucks with Bendix ECUs

Roughly 221,000 vehicles across 23 models from Paccar are affected, widening a recall by multiple OEMs connected to the supplier. 

By David Taube • Dec. 16, 2024

Trump calls for 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico

The president-elect also called for additional 10% tariffs on imports from China as part of his day-one White House plans. 

By Philip Neuffer • Updated Nov. 26, 2024

Trump nominates Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer for secretary of labor

The American Trucking Associations encouraged a thorough vetting of her positions on independent contractor law.

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 23, 2024

ATA urges manufacturers to leave California Clean Truck Partnership

"The shifting political landscape creates an opportunity," President Chris Spear wrote in a letter to Cummins, Daimler, Volvo and other truckmakers.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 22, 2024

Nebraska sues truck makers alleging conspiracy in electric-truck transition

The antitrust lawsuit accuses heavy truck manufacturers of conspiring with California to reduce the supply of diesel-powered semi-trucks, raising prices.

By Justin Bachman • Nov. 21, 2024

FMCSA proposes tougher broker transparency rules

The agency wants brokers to make electronic transaction records readily available and help improve access.

By David Taube • Nov. 21, 2024

California’s climate disclosure laws survive first legal challenge

Business groups filed a lawsuit against the California Air Resources Board and alleged that California is attempting to act as a national emissions regulator.

By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 20, 2024

‘Exceptional’: DOT secretary nominee would support trucking priorities, groups say

Former U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy understands trucking issues and will be an ally of the industry, ATA, OOIDA and TCA said.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 19, 2024

Shareholders approve redomestication of PAM Transport

The domicile switched from Delaware to Nevada, but no physical changes to the business or its operations occurred.

By David Taube • Nov. 15, 2024

Greenlane plans to forge ahead with EV charging

The joint venture remains confident that electrifying trucking nationwide "transcends political divides," CEO Patrick Macdonald-King said.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 13, 2024

4 employment actions to expect under a second Trump presidency

Employers are likely to see immigration raids, agency chair replacements and a slowing in regulatory activity, according to the law firm Littler.

By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 12, 2024

Daimler, Cummins support emissions goals, despite uncertainty

Ahead of a second Trump term, some OEMs indicated a willingness to continue advancing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

By David Taube • Nov. 12, 2024

Trucking groups see policy potential in Trump win

Industry associations said they hope to push for excise tax repeal and changes to emissions standards, among other issues.

By David Taube , Colin Campbell • Nov. 6, 2024

Bendix ECU recall affects over 187K Volvo, Mack trucks

Eight different vehicle types for model years 2020 through 2025 are affected between the two brands.

By David Taube • Nov. 4, 2024

California doles out $3.8B for transportation improvements

Approximately $3.5 billion of the total comes from the IIJA, with another $330 million funded by the state’s 2017 highway bill and gas tax.

By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 4, 2024

New trucks, industry insights, live music: ATA MCE 2024 in Nashville

Carrier executives talked shop, saw the new Freightliner Cascadia and enjoyed a surprise set by Def Leppard in Music City last week.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 22, 2024

Lawsuit: EPA emissions regs seek to restructure trucking industry

The new rules will make American trucking dependent on China and other countries at odds with the U.S., states and trade groups said in a legal filing.

By David Taube • Oct. 18, 2024

ATA president calls on carriers to ‘stick together, get loud and kick ass’

CEO Chris Spear pledged the group would remain engaged on industry issues, regardless of the outcome of the presidential race.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 15, 2024

Economy is once again trucking’s top worry in 2024

Lawsuit abuse reform, insurance and driver compensation also ranked among the industry’s top concerns, according to ATRI.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 14, 2024

Missing rear-impact guard labels are widespread, Pitt Ohio VP says

Up to half of some fleets' trailers have damaged or fallen-off OEM certification stickers, VP of Safety and Risk Management Jeff Mercadante told Trucking Dive.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 9, 2024