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Shippers press carriers and brokers on safety

The Montgomery ruling prompted brokers and carriers to increase vetting and spurred the release of enhanced vetting software. Read more…

Diesel spike adds urgency to fleet cost controls

Fuel cost saving recommendations came as the American Transportation Research Institute’s annual ranking of industry issues saw fuel prices ascend to the top spot. Read more…

Fuel prices rank as trucking’s most pressing concern

The report noted that added fuel costs are passed on to consumers through higher prices for goods and higher borrowing costs. Read more…

Page Siplon plans to futureproof trucking at ATRI

As the next president of ATRI, he sees opportunities to connect more businesses with the nonprofit’s research and build partnerships across the industry. Read more…

FMCSA seeks emergency review of chameleon CDL schools

The trucking industry has coped with so-called chameleon motor carriers, brokers or freight forwarders that quickly reopen under new names. Read more…

Diesel costs squeeze trucking ahead of peak shipping season

The trucking industry is navigating major fuel cost pressures heading into the holiday shipping season, but the severity remains uneven. Read more…

Fleets target driver pay raises in select markets

“The biggest headwind right now is finding qualified drivers,” said Priscilla Peters, vice president of marketing at Conversion Interactive Agency. Read more…

Dyed diesel relief leaves carriers with state-by-state rules

Governors across the country are temporarily easing dyed diesel restrictions and suspending fuel taxes as diesel prices remain elevated over year-ago levels. Read more…