The trucking industry is bracing for increased oversight as a new federal audit aims to scrutinize the commercial driver’s license (CDL) process. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently announced an in-depth review of how states issue CDLs, with a focus on ensuring that safety standards are met and maintained nationwide.

The Trump administration has announced the end of the long-standing de minimis exemption, a trade policy that allowed low-value imports to enter the United States without being subject to duties or taxes. This significant policy shift is set to have far-reaching consequences across the supply chain, from international shippers and freight forwarders to domestic retailers

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has put three states—California, New Mexico, and Washington—on notice: either start strictly enforcing English-language proficiency requirements for commercial truck drivers or risk losing millions in federal highway funds. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the warning after a tragic Florida crash on August 23 that claimed three lives. Authorities allege

All eyes are on the Federal Reserve as markets anticipate the central bank’s upcoming decision on interest rates. With speculation of a 25-basis-point cut, businesses and consumers alike are watching closely to understand how such a move might shape economic conditions in the months ahead. One key question economists continue to wrestle with is why

The trucking industry continues to serve as one of the most telling indicators of broader economic health. Just as interest rate changes ripple through the economy, regulatory and enforcement shifts in trucking can create wide-reaching effects that impact capacity, safety, and freight rates. Today, the industry faces challenges that demand not only smart policymaking but