New Pennsylvania law targets unlicensed CDL schools: TT Logistics

August 21, 2026

New Pennsylvania law targets unlicensed CDL schools

Pennsylvania regulators can now impose civil penalties of up to $25,000 on unlicensed commercial driver training schools under a new state law. Read more…

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M: THIS WEEK | T: SAFETY | W: GOVERNMENT | T: AUTONOMOUS | F: LOGISTICS

Port of Los Angeles had second-busiest July on record

The nation’s busiest port processed 499,552 TEUs in July. That’s 8% lower than the record set for July last year, but 6% higher than the port’s five-year average for the month. Read more…

Oil prices surge as U.S. threatens pressure on Iran

Brent crude, the international standard, surged 1.8% to $93.24 a barrel on Aug. 20. It was trading at roughly $72 per barrel before the war. Read more…

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The New Maintenance Playbook

Every minute of downtime costs money, and fleet leaders face more challenges than ever in keeping vehicles on the road. With technician shortages, increasing maintenance complexity, and mounting cost pressures, the fleets that succeed will be those that adopt flexible, data-driven maintenance strategies built for change. Read more…

U.S. to halve tariffs on Canada steel, aluminum, reports say

The move under discussion would generally halve U.S. tariffs on imports of the two metals, which currently face a 50% rate. Read more…

Walmart sees slowest pace in U.S. comparable sales in 6 years

Walmart’s U.S. e-commerce business, which has become an engine of growth for the retailer, rose 24%, trailing the first-quarter pace of 26%. Read more…

Amazon to expand drone delivery to 500 cities

Customers could receive the drone deliveries in as fast as 30 minutes, Amazon said in a news release. The drones can carry packages up to 5 pounds. Read more…

Cargo thefts decline, but high-value loads drive bigger losses

A decline in cargo theft activity in the second quarter was offset by increased targeting of high-value loads, according to a recent report. Read more…

July tonnage dips as choppy conditions continue

American Trucking Associations’ For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index also showed that tonnage was up 1.4% during the first seven months of the year compared with 2025. Read more…

Driver pay pressure rises as capacity declines

Competition for truck drivers has rebounded as freight conditions improve, driving up hiring costs, sign-on bonuses and pay increases at several fleets. Read more…

Einride adds 500 Tesla Semis to North American fleet

The addition is set to triple the size of Einride’s deployed fleet and extend its network across North America. It has previously used vehicles from Daimler Truck, Scania, MAN and BYD. Read more…

LTL carriers urge more shipper education on NMFC changes

Shippers need more education on density-based changes to the NMFC system introduced for the LTL market just over 12 months ago, executives say. Read more…

Mexico weighs China duties amid trade pact review

Mexico’s economy and finance ministries are evaluating which products not currently covered by a bilateral trade deal might face new duties. Read more…

Train thieves steal $200 million in cargo a year

The major freight carriers are joining with local police, the FBI and corporate security teams, investing millions of dollars in monitoring technology, drones, barbed-wire fencing and other improvements. Read more…

EDITOR’S PICK

Freight Market Upturn Bodes Well for Top For-Hire Carriers

This year’s Top 100 For-Hire Carriers list reflects a challenging market in 2025, but the outlook has brightened considerably for many large carriers. Read more…

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