10 takeaways from the House investigation into Yellow

An oversight report found Yellow inappropriately received $700 million in emergency relief funds. But that's not all it sheds light on.

By Kate Magill • May 3, 2022

Speed limiters are back: FMCSA requests comments in new notice

The notice lists a dozen questions, including ones about typical device use and skills required to operate them. Responses will now be accepted until July 18.

By Colin Campbell • Updated May 27, 2022

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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

Hydrogen fuel cell technology essential to meeting trucking's decarbonization goals

The EPA's Clean Trucks Plan provides regulatory certainty, which is needed to scale up electric truck deployments.

By Bill Elrick • April 19, 2022

Why we need the STEER Act to help trucking companies cut emissions

Combating climate change calls for near-term solutions. Stakeholders should be discussing what we can do for truck owners today, writes Jim Monkmeyer, president of transportation at DHL Supply Chain.

By Jim Monkmeyer • March 30, 2022

By the numbers: Biden's budget priorities for transportation

A proposal to spend $3 billion in freight and highway projects is among the president's requests to Congress.

By Colin Campbell • March 29, 2022

Autonomous trucks could impact up to 94% of long-haul hours: study

While many worry the tech will eliminate millions of jobs in the future, researchers estimate it's closer to "a few hundred thousand."

By Jim Stinson • March 21, 2022

Yellow settles with Defense Department for $6.85M

The Pentagon sued Yellow and its subsidiaries in 2018 for systematic overcharging for shipments, and then hiding the fact.

By Jim Stinson • March 15, 2022

Stevens Transport hopes to settle anti-poaching claims for $5.5M

A group of drivers have accused a number of fleets of walling them off to prevent defections to other carriers.

By Jim Stinson • March 14, 2022

White House ends Russian oil, energy imports into US

Diesel had already hit new highs, jumping more than 74 cents a gallon in the last week, before the newest sanctions.

By Jim Stinson • March 8, 2022

White House accelerates plans for zero-emission trucks

The Biden administration announced new grant funding for OEMs and a proposed rule to dramatically curb NOx emissions by 2031.

By Jim Stinson • March 7, 2022

ATA members can now offer federal apprenticeship programs

The Labor Department programs aim to increase driver recruitment and training with paid on-the-job instruction and potential grants for childcare and housing.

By Jim Stinson • March 4, 2022

FMCSA's apprenticeship pilot forges public divide

Critics of the program are worried about accident upticks, while supporters are concerned about losing potential drivers to other careers. 

By Jim Stinson • Feb. 28, 2022

OSHA stay a 'sigh of relief,' but not the end of employer vaccination concerns

States and local governments adopted their own versions of the federal emergency temporary standard, and more rule changes may be on the horizon.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 7, 2022

FMCSA's driver training rule will eliminate 'CDL mills,' association says

The federal government had delayed implementation of the Entry-Level Driver Training regulation for two years.

By Jim Stinson • Feb. 4, 2022

Battery-electric vs. hydrogen trucks: The debate heads into 2022

As fleets eye a future with zero emissions, industry remains undecided whether BEVs or FCEVs will come out ahead.

By Jim Stinson • Jan. 25, 2022

Stakeholders urge Supreme Court to act fast on OSHA mandate

The Biden administration will need at least five justices to decide in its favor — which may prove difficult.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 10, 2022

The top trucking trends of 2021

For the transport industry, 2021 may be best described as the year of the shortage. But trucking firms are creative problem-solvers.

By Transport Dive Staff • Dec. 29, 2021

The top trucking news of 2021

Another year of the pandemic; another year of fleets rising to the challenge.

By Transport Dive Staff • Dec. 27, 2021

Biden to nominate Robin Hutcheson as FMCSA administrator

The position has remained vacant since Ray Martinez stepped down from the post in October 2019.

By S.L. Fuller • Updated April 6, 2022

OSHA vaccine mandate is back on for now as appeals court dissolves stay

OSHA plans to resume implementing its rule but delay enforcement, the agency said following the court's decision.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 20, 2021

The White House has a plan to boost truck driver recruitment. Here's what 8 stakeholders say about it.

While generally optimistic, reactions to the Biden administration's outline have been mixed.

By Transport Dive Staff • Dec. 17, 2021

What trucking CEOs say about the vaccine mandate

The future of the Biden administration's employer mandate for COVID-19 vaccines and regular testing is uncertain, so fleets are planning for multiple scenarios.

By Amanda Loudin • Dec. 7, 2021

Supply chain stakeholders offer incentives to keep trucks moving through West Coast ports

One ocean carrier offers $200 per container for night and weekend pickups.

By Jim Stinson • Dec. 3, 2021

Did FMCSA Clearinghouse shrink the driver pool and challenge recruitment?

The answer depends on who in the transport industry you ask.

By S.L. Fuller • Nov. 29, 2021

8 industry reactions: How the infrastructure deal could change supply chains

President Joe Biden's signature paves the way for $100 billion in funding for roads and bridges. Here’s what trade associations are saying.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 24, 2021