The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is beginning active enforcement of long-standing English language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers, a move which has ignited fierce debate across the industry. While the regulation has existed since the 1930s, it is now being enforced with renewed intensity, highlighting the intersection of public safety, training standards, and

The global trade landscape is bracing for a significant shift as President Donald Trump announces a sweeping series of tariff hikes set to take effect on August 1st. In a move that has sent ripples through supply chains, Trump has revealed plans to increase the tariff on imports from Canada to 35%, up from the

As the freight market stabilizes post-pandemic, the trends in contract rates and market cycles are beginning to reflect a more complex, regionalized picture. What was once a market characterized by universally rising rates during the height of the pandemic has now evolved into something more nuanced: a mixed bag of lane-by-lane shifts, moderate bid increases,

After years of recent turmoil, the trucking industry and supply chain at large are once again faced with a turning point. Recent regulatory changes, enforcement crackdowns, and persistent fraud are shaking up capacity and spotlighting long-standing issues that are now coming to a head. A decades-old requirement that commercial drivers be proficient in English is