Trucking News

Throughout the third quarter, the trucking industry faced a persistent challenge of a significant rise in cargo thefts, as criminals exploited the constraints of the prevailing economic conditions. According to the report released by Verisk Analytics’ CargoNet on November 9, there was a notable 59% year-over-year increase in “supply chain risk events,” encompassing 692 reported […]

On the upcoming date of November 16, 2023, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is set to formally establish a new regulation aimed at strengthening the financial obligations of freight brokers. This measure is designed to curb dishonest practices in the industry and enhance safeguards for truckers by imposing stricter financial security requirements, ensuring

The Tucson Truck Terminal is marking 70 years of providing services to truckers in Arizona. Referred to as the “Triple T,” the initial facility was established in 1954 at 5451 E. Benson Hwy. “[My Grandfather] started the Tucson Truck Terminal over on the old Benson Highway,” said JJ Jakubik, co-owner of the truck stop. He

Earlier this week, a majority of United Auto Workers union members voted in favor of a new contract with Mack Trucks, bringing an end to a 39-day strike at the company’s three plants. The approval of this five-year deal followed the rejection of a previous contract, which had been tentatively agreed upon between the union

A segment of Interstate 95 in the northeastern part of Philadelphia that underwent reconstruction following a fire last summer has recently been reopened for traffic. The fire resulted from a tanker truck loaded with gasoline crashing into the interstate bridge over Cottman Avenue. This incident occurred on June 11, leading to the closure of a

Authorities in California announced on Tuesday that the restoration and reopening of the damaged portion of Interstate 10, located near downtown Los Angeles, is expected to take three to five weeks. Additionally, investigators have concluded that the fire, which engulfed an eight-acre area beneath the highway overpass on Saturday, November 11, was intentionally set by

Despite the frequent frustration experienced by many truckers, it turns out that the majority of Americans recognize and value the crucial role these drivers play in the country’s economy. Additionally, they empathize with truckers who have to navigate the challenges posed by the reckless driving behavior of other motorists. The survey, titled “How America Thinks

On Thursday, a newly proposed legislation was introduced, aiming to modify existing labor laws to ensure that truckers are entitled to overtime pay. The bipartisan Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act was presented in both the House and Senate on November 9, 2023. This legislative initiative seeks to eliminate the motor carrier provision found in the

Authorities in Houston, Texas, are contemplating a potential prohibition on large trucks navigating through smaller city streets to mitigate the occurrence of accidents. On November 8, Houston’s city transportation committee deliberated on the proposed “Citywide Truck Route Plan,” which seeks to impose restrictions on the movement of hefty trucks across various city zones, according to

Earlier this year, Amazon.com Inc. initiated a trial of a grocery delivery service targeted at individuals who are not enrolled in its Prime loyalty program. Presently, the e-commerce giant is extending this service nationwide across the United States, coinciding with its plans to launch additional supermarkets in the coming year. The expansion, disclosed on November