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A significant majority of fleets believe that claims services need enhancement, indicating a major shift in commercial insurance expectations. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Traditionally, commercial fleets have settled for “good enough” insurance, but 2025 marks a crucial change. The l
Effects of Trump’s New Regulations on the Trucking Industry In April 2025, the Trump Administration implemented a new executive order designed to enhance the safety of truck drivers across the country. The Federal law mandates that all commercial vehicle operators in the U.S. must be “adequately qua
Deadly Florida Crash Highlights Immigration and Transportation Issues Harjinder Singh’s tragic accident on Florida’s Turnpike underscores the challenges of illegal immigration and potential systemic negligence in transportation, according to Florida Rep. Brian Mast in a recent interview with Fox New
Recently, four more transportation companies have declared bankruptcy, with several equipment lenders each claiming over $100,000 in unsecured debts. The following freight firms sought Chapter 11 protection, as reported by U.S. Bankruptcy Court documents accessed by Equipment Finance News: Contract
Rachel Premack and C.H. Robinson’s $1 Billion Tech Investment Rachel Premack: Recently, your company announced a significant $1 billion investment into freight technology. How is that progressing? Bob Biesterfeld: It’s going exceptionally well. It’s worth noting that our investment in technology has
The recent Arkansas legislation aimed at addressing illegal truck drivers has not yet become law, according to the president of the Arkansas Trucking Association (ATA). Shannon Samples Newton informed TruckNews.com that without an emergency clause, the law will not take effect until 90 days after th
Overview of Trucking Industry Indicators The CCJ’s Indicators provide a summary of the latest findings regarding trucking business metrics such as rates, freight, equipment, and economic trends. Job Growth in For-Hire Trucking In November, the for-hire trucking sector saw an increase of 4,500 jobs b
Collins Blames Newsom for Floridian Deaths On Thursday, Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins accused California Gov. Gavin Newsom of being responsible for the deaths of three Floridians. This tragedy allegedly occurred when an illegal immigrant truck driver, who received a commercial driver’s license (CDL)
August Racing Wrap-Up at Grandview Speedway The final weekend of August will see two exciting days of racing at Grandview Speedway. On Saturday, August 30, the event will showcase the T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds, T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman, and the Pro 4 Racing Series, starting at 7:30
