Policies instituted over the past four years during the Biden-Harris administration will likely be reversed or sped up – many to the benefit of the trucking industry.

Delays in setting up a new registration system will push back compliance deadlines for a rule addressing freight fraud in trucking.

Roughly 6% of CDL holders may be involved in predatory lease contracts with their carriers, according to a federal task force.

Safety and cost implications for trucking weigh heavily on three rulemakings that could see action next year.

Los Angeles, New York and Virginia ports alone net over $1 billion from EPA to cut pollution.

Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine have settled with the U.S. government but still face civil lawsuits resulting from a deadly container ship accident that brought down Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Consol Energy is suing the owner of the ship that caused the Baltimore bridge collapse that forced the company to shut down its export terminal for most of Q2.

OSHA has warned CSX against retaliating against employees who raise safety concerns.

A demand spike in truckload markets can leave independent drivers particularly vulnerable to fraud and theft.

Amendments proposed by the Biden administration aim to simplify hazardous materials compliance for trucking, rail and vessel companies.

Recent Department of Labor action against logistics company Cargomatic is part of a broader crackdown against what the Biden administration calls “coercive provisions” in employment contracts.

President Joe Biden broke his silence Tuesday on the port labor dispute by backing the striking dockworkers.

The White House on Monday insisted it will not force dockworkers back to work if the union goes on strike Tuesday.

A driver blew the whistle on a trucking company that fired him for refusing to haul an oversized load without a safety escort.

Congress has approved legislation to expand opportunities for veterans looking to start a truck driving career.

A Federal Maritime Commission member told Congress that shippers will retain their contract rights with container lines in the event of a dockworker strike next week.

Regulators have approved a motor carrier’s equipment exemption despite opposition from a safety-standard group.

The White House is getting pressure from Congress to relieve tension on the waterfront after Biden pledged not to get involved.

At FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon Summit, Andrew Wishnia breaks down the power of recent climate legislation to transform transportation.

A Virginia-based road construction company illegally fired one of its drivers, according to OSHA.

Internal email reveals $105 million in maintenance cutbacks at BNSF that could lead to service disruptions.

The Biden administration could face either the wrath of unions or public perceptions of a faltering economy, depending on whether it intervenes in East and Gulf Coast dockworkers’ labor dispute with port employers.

The Biden administration wants to hear from long-haul trucking on what will be needed to accomplish its plan of 30% new zero-emission vehicle sales by 2030.

Regulators may consider more oversight as a way to improve rail volumes.

A St. Louis jury award in favor of crash-victim families could stir public awareness for truck trailer safety regulations.

California anticipates new regulations allowing long-haul trucks to operate on roads with speed limits over 50 mph.

FMCSA has been told to strengthen ELD requirements after a fatigued truck driver was found to be the probable cause of a 2022 crash that killed three people.

Higher freight costs linked to the Baltimore bridge collapse are causing customers to flee to competitors, an energy company owner tells FreightWaves.

Community colleges around the country will use grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation to expand and improve their CDL programs.

New electric truck charging stations will help support California’s controversial zero-emission truck fleet programs.

A second Trump administration could mean drastic course changes for DOT truck policy if the administration embraces recommendations made in The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025.

Landfill operator Waste Management Holdings told federal regulators that certain truck driver requirements hinder its ability to respond to emergencies.

An 1851 law invoked by the makers of the Titanic is allowing the ship that brought down Baltimore’s Key Bridge to avoid liability costs, a lawmaker contends.

ELD, hours-of-service, sexual harassment guidance could be up for review at the FMCSA based on public feedback.

A Harris-Walz win in November could bring national attention to a highway funding scheme taking root among states.

FMCSA has been called on to rein in spiraling towing rates that many claim lack proper oversight.

A procedural vote in the Senate has effectively shut down a bipartisan tax package that could have helped trucking companies invest in their business.

Owner-operators and crash victim advocates say easing restrictions for new drivers is a safety risk. Regulators approved an exemption despite those objections.

GOP lawmakers have asked owner-operators for rules they want to see overturned following a landmark Supreme Court decision.

Regulators approved Convoy Technologies’ rearview exemption while contemplating a rule change allowing cameras to replace mirrors.

Federal regulators have finalized a rule making it harder for ocean carriers to refuse to provide vessel space for customers.

The nation’s trucking regulator has told Congress it lacks the ability to deal effectively with illegal brokers.

Data from regulators reveals improvements in truck safety last year, with the fewest deaths in five years. 

Large fleets should be “laser-focused” on reauthorizing the infrastructure bill and the provisions – good or bad – that could make it into the legislation.

Truck safety advocates say foot-dragging on rulemakings by Department of Transportation regulators is costing lives.

J.D. Vance will give truckers another high-profile supporter in Washington if Trump wins in November.

The Biden administration is calling railroad executives to Washington to explain how they plan to reverse negative cargo trends and grow their business.

Owner-operators and safety advocates clash over a divisive safety report alleging data suppression by federal officials.

The Biden administration is pushing back the schedules for a list of rules that are being watched closely by trucking.

Container carriers’ request to extend the compliance deadline for new federal billing requirements is being vigorously opposed by their customers.

Allegations of data suppression by committee members tasked with advising the federal government on truck crashes have gone unacknowledged by U.S. Department of Transportation officials.

Regulatory policy has been upended by a Supreme Court decision released Friday, according to experts.

The U.S. transportation secretary took on drugs and port labor at a hearing on Capitol Hill.

Federal regulators cited a lack of information in denying an investigation requested by the parents of children killed in certain types of truck crashes.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s chief AI officer, Vinn White, has been tapped to oversee truck safety for the Biden administration.

A congressionally mandated report on CDL skills testing reveals states that are improving — or getting worse — on testing wait times for aspiring truck drivers.

Some truck drivers supporting the reclassification of marijuana are decrying as hypocritical the banning of pot while off-duty alcohol use is allowed.

Truckers “could be regulated out of existence” if the Biden administration’s Phase 3 emissions rule is allowed to stand, according to the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association.

Trucking companies will see cost bumps in their UCR Plan fees of up to $9,000, depending on fleet size. 

Costs and feasibility of CARB’s anti-pollution rule for locomotives was debated on Capitol Hill.

An anonymous federal survey on seat belt use by truck drivers follows recent fatality data showing many are not buckling up.

Federal trucking regulators want in-person comments on revisions to how carriers are rated on safety.

The size of the U.S. Postal Service network could allow the agency to take e-commerce market share from UPS and FedEx.

New legislation designed to crack down on fake companies that give legitimate brokers and carriers a bad name has bipartisan support.

Another large trucking company has asked federal regulators to relax its permitting rules to get drivers in seats faster.

The Justice Department’s move to loosen restrictions on pot has drawn a strong reaction from large trucking companies that fear recategorizing the drug could lead to more crashes.

Getting a commercial learner’s permit at 17 would give disadvantaged students a faster path to truck driver jobs, Connell High School in eastern Washington told regulators.

In the wake of the Baltimore bridge collapse, NTSB Chief Jennifer Homendy wants states to start testing their bridges to prevent similar catastrophes.

An eight-year quest by a parent of two truck-crash victims has cleared a major hurdle with legislation introduced to create a victim-advocate position in the federal government.

Trucking companies contracting with the U.S. Postal Service will face new reporting requirements and penalties if a bill passed by the House is approved by the Senate.

A move in Congress to nullify an EPA rule that is unpopular with much of the trucking industry has an uphill climb.

Even an EV-friendly policy analyst acknowledged during a House subcommittee hearing that trucking faces big challenges in meeting the EPA’s new zero-emission regulations.

A requirement that motor carriers pass a written safety exam before being issued a DOT number will be delayed again as new drivers involved in fatal crashes are on the rise.

Federal regulators are taking the first steps to crack down on scams caused by hackers into the trucking industry’s government registration system.

Distractions in Washington will not deter OOIDA’s Todd Spencer from keeping the focus on his members, he said at FreightWaves’ Small Fleet and Owner-Operator Summit.

With the right kind of fuel, internal combustion engines can be used to meet climate policy goals in transportation without going to all-electric trucks, according to ATRI.

Regulators plan to submit to the White House the outline for a new truck-registration system that is expected to be more transparent and easier to use.

The World Shipping Council has named Joe Kramek its next president and CEO. He will replace John Butler, who plans to retire in July.

Assertions that trucker wages will suffer unless CDL test-taking rules are relaxed in Florida did not sway trucking regulators.

The Federal Maritime Commission suggests that requiring better data could lead to less congestion and fewer container storage fees.

The government’s long-awaited National Multimodal Freight Network has finally kicked off with a two-month request for information to help map out facilities and routes.

Regulators are weighing more options to help truckers deal with hours-of-service issues as congestion clogs highway arteries in the Northeast.

A proposed rule that could benefit team-driving operations in trucking would weaken highway safety, those opposing the plan told the FMCSA.

Federal regulators have updated Congress on an FMCSA pilot program to recruit teen drivers, and the results are bleak.

Federal regulators are bracing for a surge in container late fee complaints as ocean carriers and shippers process alternate routing options following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Truck safety advocates call out regulators for lack of action to curb injuries and deaths resulting from crashes.

The Federal Railroad Administration has lowered the gates on railroads looking to move to one-person crews.

Despite being less stringent than proposed, the trucking industry says meeting EPA’s new truck emission rule is not achievable.

Regulations aimed at easing detention time burdens on truckers may need to take into account the Biden administration’s emissions policies, according to insurers.

President Joe Biden said he’s not waiting on foreign ship companies before getting the Port of Baltimore up and running.

Legislation approved by the House gives the Federal Maritime Commission more power to investigate potential container market manipulation by China.

The Biden administration is getting a clearer picture of freight flow changes with new data from inland intermodal hubs.

ATA, truck dealers and others are warning the public of consequences if the Biden administration’s proposed greenhouse gas rule moves forward.

A battery-charging network strategy aimed at phasing out diesel-burning trucks kicks off with 12,000 miles of interstate freight corridors.

Legislation touted for supply chain emergencies could be used by carriers to haul heavier loads indefinitely, according to lobby group.

A new Florida law aimed at combating predatory truck towing requires operators to cap rates and make them more transparent for truck drivers and carriers.

Transportation attorney Matthew Leffler explains why brokers need to keep on top of several major issues facing trucking in 2024.

A new audit of trucking contractors for the U.S. Postal Service recommends reforms for verifying safe drivers and triggers a call for new regulations.

An owner-operator claims ELDs, required by regulators to measure hours of service, are too expensive.

Shippers say a new Federal Maritime Commission rule meant to make billing more transparent will instead cause them more headaches.