Nation’s top truck safety regulator, Robin Hutcheson, will step down Jan. 26, according to DOT.

Lawmakers are told that criminals are registering as fake trucking companies with FMCSA. 

FMCSA is providing a rare glimpse into documents it will consider in formulating a significant safety rule.

Highway, port and freight rail projects are caught up in a Government Accountability Office report questioning how the Department of Transportation justifies infrastructure investments.

Thefts from a storage facility have raised concerns from a government watchdog agency as the Postal Service moves to electrify its delivery fleet.

White House spokesman John Kirby said shipping risks caused by the Middle East conflict could become a “pocketbook” issue for Americans.

Relaxing CDL testing rules could get drivers on the road faster without risking safety, according to a training school group.

After truck parking and broker transparency grabbed headlines in 2023, experts see independent contractor status and truck emissions as top issues next year.

Multimodal freight office leader Allison Camden has high expectations now that freight “has a seat at the table.”

FMCSA chief Robin Hutcheson was grilled by Republicans on the safety implications of a federal rule to effectively mandate truck speeds.

Pace of carrier exits needs to speed up to achieve economic balance in the truckload sector, according to RXO Chief Strategy Officer Jared Weisfeld.

DOT’s latest regulatory agenda reveals regulators will be taking no action on a costly new safety equipment proposal for almost a year.

Trucking regulator reminds states of federal laws disqualifying convicted felons from having a CDL.

Local opposition and divided attention in Washington are hurdles that must be cleared before the trucking industry can get parking legislation passed.

CDL testing in Florida could get easier if regulators grant an exemption to driver instructors.

A government system that leaves most of the trucking industry without a safety rating needs an overhaul, carriers and brokers tell regulators.

A new study looks at the causes and severity of excessive heavy-duty truck towing fees.

EPA’s proposal to consider mandating air pollution reporting could place new burdens on rail yards and rail carriers, critics say.

Road builders say the Biden administration’s new emissions performance rule goes beyond the intent of Congress.

The Teamsters and crash victim advocates say claims that parking shortages will be made worse by California’s and Washington’s rest break rules are unfounded.

A final rule issued by federal regulators aims to protect truckers from broker fraud.

A federal advisory panel promoting women in trucking weakened its stance on removing an exemption that currently allows carriers not to pay overtime to their drivers.

Improving road safety and public health is the goal of a new push to help teen drivers learn to share the road.

FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller sees bad signs from banks — and trouble ahead for brokers — as he looks to the first quarter of next year.

Military veterans are closer to gaining more access to a CDL with the passage of legislation aimed at cutting GI Bill red tape.

Trucks are featured heavily in projects reaping $653 million worth of port infrastructure grants announced Friday by the Biden administration.

Truck drivers are pressing regulators to require brokers to pay them for time lost waiting to pick up or drop off loads.

A new federal labor standard opens up trucking companies to a wider range of costly employee liabilities, according to a legal expert.

Inflation, higher cargo volumes and diesel prices fueled a spike in congestion costs for trucking companies, according to new data from ATRI.

FMCSA’s latest crash data is a hopeful sign for safety as trucking regulators consider new rules to reduce deaths and injuries.

U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., argues that a long-standing tax on new trucks is an inefficient way to sustain the ailing Highway Trust Fund.

Data reveals 2023 will be a record year — by far — for commercial carrier shutdowns ordered by the government for new carriers.

Truckers under age 21 serving the agriculture sector will continue to receive an exemption to avoid interference from law enforcement.

Trucking companies and drivers will see shorter windows on regional emergency exemptions provided by the agency.

Postal Service auditors have advised the agency to boost oversight of contract trucking companies.

Here’s how 10 federal agencies plan to protect carriers and their customers if Congress fails to approve funding by Saturday night.

A new regulatory agenda sets dates for trucking sector rulemakings ranging from speed limiter mandates to automatic emergency braking.

Freight-movement data reveals the importance of factoring sustainability measures into transportation planning.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg faced partisan attacks over EV policy during a House oversight hearing.

GAO recommends FMCSA improve its website so that it is more useful for truck drivers seeking remedies for alleged coercion by employers.

A too-cozy relationship between the trucking industry and regulators may be putting lives at risk, crash safety advocates contend.

Complaints about transparency and accuracy of safety data that affects the operations of truck drivers and carriers has caught the attention of federal regulators.

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle pressed the American Trucking Associations and tech companies over job and safety concerns associated with driverless trucks.

FreightWaves looks at prospects for trucking legislation as lawmakers return to Capitol Hill after the August recess.

Along with a six-year port agreement, President Biden is underscoring the role of UPS Teamsters and ocean shipping reform in boosting the U.S. economy.

Advocate for female truckers says new EEOC policies are overdue.

Rail, port and trucking interests want the Biden administration to ramp up oversight and coordination of the multi-billion dollar infrastructure law.

A new safety standard would change how FMCSA determines whether carriers and truckers are fit to operate.

FMCSA and NHTSA should incorporate braking technology to avoid crashes involving more than just other vehicles, AARP warns.

Federal regulators will attempt once again to try to figure out the safety and cost effects of delaying truck drivers at shippers and receivers.

Automated equipment put to work for the U.S. Postal Service failed to achieve projected savings, according to the agency’s watchdog.

Federal regulators are cracking down on trucking-related exemption requests that fail to provide safety justifications.

Regulators are leveraging their power to once again weigh in on state laws affecting truck drivers.

Regulators may use waivers to give California and Washington more power over truck driver work rules that the Trump administration found were preempted.

A proposal requiring automatic braking on trucks needs more than a 60-day comment period, state agencies and brake manufacturers assert.

DOT and MarAd are moving on a new database aimed at preventing vessel collisions.

DOT’s inspector general recommends FMCSA take steps to clamp down on foreign carrier safety compliance.

Getting drivers on the road faster boosts productivity, says CRST, which was conditionally granted a CDL exemption renewal.

Requiring container ship operators to file an export policy would be too costly — and unlawful as well, carriers tell regulators.

Federal rules on driver instructor background requirements are hampering carriers’ ability to staff trainers, according to companies.

The Department of Transportation’s “supercharged” Freight Office will be tasked with overseeing and coordinating competitive grants and how they fit into a national freight strategy.

Federal regulators have been asked to significantly revise — or scrap altogether — a rulemaking requiring side underride guards for new truck trailers.

Trimble’s Jesse Chappell discusses how video AI in trucking is gaining momentum with enterprise fleets.

Exempting former prison inmates from certain CDL training rules could not ensure that safety standards would be upheld, according to federal regulators.

The National Defense Authorization Act amendment is aimed at blocking China’s ability to monitor U.S. container flows.

The first meeting of FMCSA’s Truck Leasing Task Force has put lease-purchase agreements under more intense scrutiny.

FreightWaves spoke with research scientist David Correll about how much progress has been made toward addressing workforce challenges.

The voluntary structure of NHTSA’s automated vehicle testing initiative will hinder the agency’s ability to modify AV safety regulations down the road, OOIDA contends.

Government sponsors are finding ways to add capacity for truck parking through long-standing federal grant programs.

NHTSA and FMCSA are proposing that all new trucks over 10,000 pounds be equipped with automatic emergency braking systems.

Harbor Trucking Association’s Matt Schrap warns about the effects that California’s carbon emissions restriction is having on the drayage industry and the environment.

Hair testing finds significantly more opioid, cocaine and meth use by truck drivers versus testing for those drugs using urinalysis, a recently updated study finds.

Move by federal regulators to crack down on broker scofflaws gets mixed reviews from broker and carrier groups.

A 14-year-old petition filed by a truck safety group to strengthen new-entrant requirements has finally been greenlighted for public scrutiny.

FMCSA puts unfair burdens on truck drivers and carriers in accident reporting, the agency is told.

The Biden administration is using a flawed analysis to inform a potential rule mandating lifesaving equipment on truck trailers, according to safety and insurance groups.

The latest federal data reveals that 64% of large-truck drivers killed in crashes were not wearing seat belts.

The effects of marijuana impairment on truck driving is not fully understood due in part to limited research, according to a new ATRI report.

Regulators explain the rationale behind an upcoming rulemaking for third-party CDL knowledge testers versus issuing a permanent waiver.

A project sponsored by West Coast states is seeking the entire first round of federal funding set aside for zero-emission charging and fueling networks.

An all-electric truck future by 2045 could face serious roadblocks.

A truck broker lobby plans to regroup after losing momentum for a bill requiring interim standards for brokers.

Legislation to increase truck parking advanced in Congress during the markup of 16 supply chain-related bills.

President Biden plans to veto a resolution passed by Congress on Tuesday to overturn the EPA’s rule on nitrogen oxide emissions from trucks.

A bill seeking to simplify eligibility for truck driver apprenticeships is part of a legislative package addressing supply chain shortfalls.

Opposition is growing against a bill that would prevent the FMCSA from issuing a regulation mandating maximum speeds for trucks.

A group representing the nation’s largest container ports contends lawmakers are misleading the public with a bill targeting Chinese-made container cranes.

Truckers, brokers and fuel retailers told Congress where they believe regulators are overstepping their authority — and where they need to step in.

A report to Congress shows that truck safety may have gotten worse since regulators loosened hours-of-service rules in 2020.

Shippers want Congress to expand FMC’s power over rail storage fees, but shipping lines say the power is already in the hands of the STB.

Oklahoma Congressman Josh Brecheen calls FMCSA’s speed limiter proposal an “overreach” and introduces legislation aimed at heading it off.

Truck manufacturers told EPA that a zero-emission mandate without charging infrastructure to support it would fundamentally change trucking.

Trucking industry representatives and others have been tasked with evaluating unfair leasing practices by carriers against owner-operators.

Carriers and drivers will not be able to take advantage of a new drug testing rule due to a lack of certified testing facilities.

Federal regulators have told Congress that assessing the safety impacts of ELDs has become a challenge.

The Biden administration has opened the first round of a $400 million, five-year grant program to clear truck pollution at seaports.

Small-fleet summit keynoter Lewie Pugh from OOIDA reveals the secrets of success to thriving as an owner-operator in a down market.

Legislation giving FMC more power over alliances is aimed at preventing anticompetitive container carrier agreements.

Biden’s labor secretary pick says she’s ready to step in if West Coast dockworkers and their employers cannot resolve their remaining issues.

Propane haulers were unable to convince federal officials that a work-rule exemption could be provided without boosting crash risks.