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Overview of October’s Trucking Market ACT Research’s October analysis offers one of the first extensive assessments of the trucking market since stricter enforcement of English Language Proficiency (ELP) regulations has been introduced. The repercussions on trucking capacity are evident, but it rema
Almost 44% of the 16,000 truck driving schools in the U.S. could shutter if they fail to retain students, following a federal Transportation Department review indicating potential non-compliance with government standards. On Monday, the Transportation Department announced it intends to revoke the ac
Saskatchewan Trucking Association Calls for Review of Reporting Practices The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) is advising trucking companies to reassess their reporting methods following the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) decision to reinstate penalties related to specific T4A information sli
Worries Mount for Truck Driving School Owners Vasyl Kushnir and Gene Moik cheerfully interacted with young men at their driving school, but their smiles masked deep concerns about their business’s viability nearly ten years after its establishment. They’ve noted a troubling decrease in student enrol
WASHINGTON — The Department of Labor has introduced a new temporary rule that provides close to 65,000 additional H-2B visas aimed at aiding seasonal industries, with transportation specifically highlighted as a vital sector in need of support. Typically, this would be welcomed news for motor carrie
Aramis Andrews shared with CalMatters that he invested over $3,000 to attend the unlicensed Premier Trucking School in Red Bluff. He claimed the instructor expected him to learn everything online prior to class and promised 20 hours of in-vehicle practice. However, upon arrival, the instructor expre
New Measures for Foreign Truck Drivers in the U.S.In 2026, the U.S. government implemented two significant changes to address issues related to truck drivers from outside the country. One of these is a new rule from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) called Restoring Integrity t
Wyoming Congresswoman Introduces Legislation to Combat Chameleon Carriers This week, U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman from Wyoming unveiled new legislation aimed at addressing the issue of chameleon carriers within the trucking sector. On February 12, she introduced H.R.7539, known as the Safety and Accoun
DOT Closes Loophole for Unqualified Truck Drivers The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced on Wednesday that it has addressed a significant loophole that permitted unqualified drivers, including undocumented immigrants, to operate commercial trucks. This decision comes after several deadly i
