LTL industry believes NMFC classification system works

The standard deserves more credit for being a user-friendly resource, writes Joel Ringer of the National Motor Freight Traffic Association.

By Joel Ringer • Jan. 18, 2023

FMCSA rejects industry request to share hair testing results

The Trucking Alliance, which includes major players such as J.B. Hunt and Knight-Swift, plans to “continue to press the issue.”

By David Taube • Jan. 6, 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

One owner-operator’s perspective on why more truck parking is so critical

Doug Smith, of Utah-based Ralph Smith Co., said he recently had to park on an on-ramp in Nevada for a nap.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 6, 2023

ATA leaders outline trucking’s 2023 priorities

President Chris Spear and Chair Dan Van Alstine share their vision for the next year in an interview with Transport Dive.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 4, 2023

High fuel prices, driver constraints are likely to remain issues in 2023

Trucking industry wades through challenges in shadow of regulatory change.

By David Taube • Jan. 3, 2023

The top trucking trends of 2022

Driver recruitment, economic concerns, investments in equipment and EVs were top of mind over the past year

By Larry Avila • Dec. 29, 2022

Cost-cutting, regulatory roadblocks: Trucking’s top stories in 2022

The past 12 months saw conditions normalize while firms dealt with problems from overstaffing to cost escalation.

By Larry Avila • Dec. 27, 2022

Trucking groups say EPA’s tougher nitrogen oxide rules will spur challenges

The standards for 2027 could prompt some drivers to avoid upgrading their trucks due to high costs.

By Colin Campbell • Dec. 22, 2022

House bill would improve restroom access for truck drivers

The proposed law would require retailers, warehouses and other businesses to allow drivers to use facilities available to customers or employees.

By Colin Campbell • Dec. 21, 2022

OOIDA supports Senate bill to fund more truck parking

The shortage has worsened in recent years to just one parking spot for every 11 trucks, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association says.

By Colin Campbell • Dec. 9, 2022

Shailen Bhatt confirmed by Senate to lead FHWA

The former state transportation executive will be tasked with doling out more than $350 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

By Colin Campbell • Dec. 9, 2022

Why a rail strike would be catastrophic for trucking

“My business can’t be successful without a good rail system,” former ATA chairman Phil Byrd told Transport Dive.

By Colin Campbell • Dec. 6, 2022

The 7 top transport stories in 2022

Here’s a look at key issues facing the industry as it also shows signs of contraction.

By Larry Avila • Dec. 5, 2022

Biden backs shift to zero-emissions truck sales at COP27

The non-binding pledge targets the conversion of all new medium- and heavy-duty truck sales by 2040.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 29, 2022

FMCSA head targets sexual assault, other safety issues during Women in Trucking conference

Robin Hutcheson vowed to address barriers that keep more women from joining the industry.

By David Taube • Nov. 15, 2022

ATA signs lease at first mass timber commercial office building in DC

President Chris Spear highlighted the trade group’s move back to the nation’s capital during last month’s Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego.

By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 14, 2022

Daimler recalls over 200,000 trucks due to cruise control brake issue

Valves in certain Freightliner and Western Star models can corrode, increasing crash risks.

By David Taube • Nov. 8, 2022

Billy Joel, federal regulators and other highlights from ATA MCE 2022

FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson and ATA President Chris Spear also gave notable remarks during one of the trucking industry's biggest conferences.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 2, 2022

California moves toward mandating zero-emission heavy-duty trucks

The California Air Resources Board discussed a proposal to require government and commercial fleets to purchase cleaner vehicles. A plan could be in place by next year.

By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 1, 2022

‘Leaving talent on the table’: Buttigieg urges trucking to recruit more women drivers

The transportation secretary called the gender disparity “mathematical madness” amid a driver shortage.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 26, 2022

Paccar recalls over 76K vehicles due to digital display issue

A software problem involving certain 2022–2023 Kenworth and Peterbilt models prevents critical safety information from appearing on the display.

By David Taube • Oct. 25, 2022

ATA president touts legal, legislative victories in MCE address

American Trucking Associations chief Chris Spear highlighted the industry's fights over the vaccine mandate, truck tolling and infrastructure.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 25, 2022

FMCSA head outlines agency’s goals on safety, equity, tech

Administrator Robin Hutcheson and other FMCSA officials outlined initiatives and took questions during an ATA MCE 2022 session.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 24, 2022

FMC initiates chassis overhaul study, part of Ocean Shipping Reform Act

The National Academies of Science will conduct the $500,000 review of existing chassis pools to determine the best model.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 21, 2022

‘The customer is not always right’: Staffing firm pays $550K to settle discriminatory hiring lawsuit

The firm allegedly complied with gender- and race-based staffing requests from clients, which included a trucking company.

By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 18, 2022