Carriers spend $14B per year on safety: ATA survey

The trucking group says this includes going beyond minimum compliance standards.

By David Taube • Dec. 15, 2023

10 minutes with DOT’s multimodal office head

Deputy Assistant Secretary Allison Dane Camden discussed her background, her new office's staffing and the Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) initiative's progress in a Trucking Dive interview.

By Colin Campbell • Dec. 12, 2023

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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

Werner, driver resolve follow-up case after $750K group settlement

A federal court concluded a five-year conflict in which owner-operators alleged improper wage deductions.

By David Taube • Dec. 1, 2023

FHWA to require states to set emissions targets

State governments and planning organizations will be required to set greenhouse gas reduction targets based on 2022 levels, the agency said.

By David Taube • Nov. 29, 2023

White House creates cabinet-level supply chain council

After years of focusing on supply chains’ role in the economy, President Joe Biden is expanding high-level meetings on the topic.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 27, 2023

2 years in, infrastructure law has funded 40,000 projects

The largest portion of the money is going to road and bridge construction, followed by rail, broadband, power and water projects, according to a CNBC analysis.

By Julie Strupp • Nov. 20, 2023

IRS bumps 401(k) contribution limit to $23K for 2024

The $500 increase affects all salaried employees, whether at trucking firms or other employers.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 20, 2023

FMCSA issues final rule for brokers, forwarders

The revamp aims to better protect carriers by defining acceptable financial security that asset-light providers must post.

By David Taube • Nov. 15, 2023

I-10 bridge could reopen in 3 to 5 weeks after Los Angeles blaze

A fire at a storage yard underneath the elevated freeway damaged nearly 100 bridge columns, leading a portion of the pivotal freight artery to close indefinitely.

By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 14, 2023

Los Angeles-area ports offer $60M to aid in purchase of zero-emission trucks

The vouchers to acquire Class 8 drayage trucks come ahead of emissions rules for new trucks in California.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 13, 2023

Federal bill would require overtime pay for truckers

Trucking associations are split over the measure, which would remove a federal overtime exemption for drivers.

By David Taube • Nov. 10, 2023

‘Win the sale’: Big Trucking’s attention turns to the 2024 election

The economy is the industry’s top concern, but politics took on a new emphasis this year at an annual trade show.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 31, 2023

DOL won’t extend overtime rule comment period

Stakeholder submissions for the rule, which would expand overtime eligibility to those paid about $55,000 per year, will still be due Nov. 7.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 23, 2023

Sting, Chris Stapleton, puppies and trucks: ATA MCE 2023 had it all

The economy took center stage at the trucking industry conference in Austin, Texas.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 20, 2023

Tough economy is trucking’s top issue in 2023: ATRI

The nonprofit's annual report illustrates differences between drivers' and carriers' concerns.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 16, 2023

California diesel prices soar as higher tax takes effect

West Coast fuel costs continue to put pressure on a rough trucking environment, particularly in the Golden State, where prices linger above $6 per gallon.

By David Taube • Oct. 13, 2023

Trucking conferences and events to watch in 2024

Opportunities abound next year for executives to meet their counterparts and learn what’s new in the industry.

By Colin Campbell • Updated Nov. 13, 2023

New climate reporting rules for big businesses coming to California

One of the new laws will require companies with revenue of more than $1 billion to publicly report their greenhouse gas emissions each year.

By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 11, 2023

Wabash recalls more than 3,000 trailers over safety defect

Some of the manufacturer’s dry van trailers between 2009 and 2024 model years using rail-style lift gate could be defective, according to a government report.

By David Taube • Oct. 5, 2023

Most trucking regulators will still work under government shutdown

Congress needs to meet an Oct. 1 deadline to renew federal funds.

By David Taube • Sept. 29, 2023

Knight-Swift tests new Cummins renewable gas engine

The carrier plans to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions by 50% by 2035.

By David Taube • Sept. 28, 2023

68 mph max? FMCSA floats, then rescinds long-awaited truck speed limit

The regulator plans to submit a new speed limiter proposal in December.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 26, 2023

EEOC: Trucking companies allowed harassment of mechanics over sexuality

After the mechanics reported the incident, the shop manager allegedly threatened to fire anyone who complained to HR, EEOC said.

By Ginger Christ • Sept. 26, 2023

California governor vetoes bill proposing driverless truck restrictions

Legislators overwhelmingly supported the bill earlier this year. But overriding a governor’s veto is rare in California.

By David Taube • Sept. 25, 2023

FMCSA promotes ‘savvy, steadfast strategist’ to chief safety officer

Sue Lawless most recently directed the agency’s Motor Carrier, Driver and Vehicle Standards Division.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 20, 2023