Good Trucking Isn’t About Rules. It’s About Standards.
The federal government just sent a clear message to the trucking industry: character matters. A $217 million investment to overhaul commercial trucking was announced this month, and most of the coverage is focused on enforcement, fraud crackdowns, and stricter oversight. But there’s a bigger story underneath those headlines. This isn’t just about removing bad actors. … Continue reading Good Trucking Isn’t About Rules. It’s About Standards.
Diesel Truck Liberation Act: Standing Up to Costly Emission Mandates Hurting Truckers and Farmers
Lawmakers are starting to push back on federal diesel emission rules, and a new proposal called the Diesel Truck Liberation Act is aimed squarely at limiting how far regulators can go. While the politics will keep playing out in D.C., the costs and downtime from today’s emission systems are already hitting drivers, fleets, and farmers … Continue reading Diesel Truck Liberation Act: Standing Up to Costly Emission Mandates Hurting Truckers and Farmers
Reading the Freight Roadmap: What 2025 Tonnage Really Means for Truck Drivers
Despite all the talk of a “freight recovery,” 2025 has felt flat for many drivers. Truck tonnage has slipped to some of its lowest levels in nearly two years, and forecasts for a big rebound never materialized. Yet this story is deeper than “no freight.” Understanding what tonnage really measures, how the consumer economy is … Continue reading Reading the Freight Roadmap: What 2025 Tonnage Really Means for Truck Drivers
