February 7, 2026
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to revoke greenhouse gas emission regulations is gaining traction among the trucking industry but is drawing criticism from environmental advocates. This move raises concerns for early adopters who have invested based on anticipated regulations. Overview of the Proposed Rule The EPA is considering a rollback of a 2009 determination […]
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January 2, 2026
WASHINGTON — New legislation could significantly alter the operations of truck brokers by replacing voluntary safety checks with severe federal penalties for hiring “unsafe” motor carriers. U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., has introduced the Patrick and Barbara Kowalski Freight Brokers Safety Act, designed to enhance roadway safety by holding freight brokers directly responsible for the […]
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October 14, 2025
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Tuesday that California, Washington, and New Mexico risk losing millions in federal funding if they do not enforce English language requirements for truck drivers. This warning comes after an investigation, prompted by a fatal crash in Florida involving a foreign truck driver making an illegal U-turn on August 12, […]
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September 5, 2025
California’s New Law Impacting Truck Drivers A California law set to take effect in January will change the classification of many independent contractors to employees, which may significantly reduce high-paying opportunities for truck drivers in the state, according to experts. Purpose of the Law This extensive legislation aims to prevent the misclassification of workers as […]
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