The FMCSA has announced temporary permission to use paper medical certificates for truck drivers up to 15 days after they are issued.   The measure is valid until October 12, 2025 due to delays in the transition to an electronic data transmission system. The new NRII system, introduced on June...

The congressman suggests including the results of drug hair tests in the FMCSA database On July 10, Congressman Eric A. Crawford introduced a bill that would allow positive drug hair test results to be entered into the Federal Highway Transportation Safety Administration's (FMCSA) online drug and a...

In June 2025, about 3, 000 truck driver jobs were lost in the United States, and more than 4, 000 for the last two months.   Despite the employment growth in March, weak demand continues to lower spot rates and threaten further cuts. President Trump suspended the introduction of tariffs for 90...

The upcoming US Independence Day falling on a Friday will create increased risks for cargo shipments due to reduced schedules and increased periods of unattended freight. Cargo security firm Overhaul warns that organized crime groups may exploit this, staging strategic thefts, especially of high-va...