The ruling left open the question of how to apply a so-called reasonable care standard that requires brokers to vet carriers they hire to haul freight. Read more…
TODAY’S CONTENT
M: THIS WEEK | T: SAFETY | W: GOVERNMENT | T: AUTONOMOUS | F: LOGISTICS
The House passed a short-term measure Sept. 1 that funds the federal government into early December and extends expiring federal surface transportation programs. Read more…
The agency never finalized its original proposal on broker transparency, published in 2024, after it extended the public comment period in 2025. Read more…
Brokers are reassessing how they vet and monitor carriers, from safety review processes and load assignment practices to the tools used to evaluate performance. Read more…
In addition, FMCSA has shut down 160 other CDL schools for apparent violations, including the absence of facilities for behind-the-wheel training. Read more…
Renewed federal enforcement landed out-of-service violations for ELP among the top five infractions cited for U.S. truck drivers during CVSA’s Roadcheck safety blitz. Read more…
In response to a crackdown in federal enforcement, more states are opting out of the voluntary programs. For many, compliance requires significant changes. Read more…
Safety managers at two large carriers discussed how they are using AI tools to provide more timely guidance to their drivers at a technology summit this summer. Read more…
The renewed fighting has sent U.S. crude prices sharply higher this week, up 11%. Brent crude, the international standard, rose 1.1% on Sept. 3 to $96.72 per barrel. Read more…
Descartes said the deal would expand its warehouse and inventory management capabilities and at the same time extend its 3PL and e-commerce fulfillment portfolio. Read more…
The Baltic Dry Index rose 5.5% to 3,331 points, touching the highest since December 2023, driven by a rise in the constituent Capesize rate that surged over 8%. Read more…
The companies ranked on the 2026 Transport Topics Top 100 Private Carriers list have continued to demonstrate the value of their in-house truck fleets. Read more…
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