Like a football game where many touchdowns were expected, nobody saw 9-0 coming. The prevailing wisdom heading into the Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC ruling was that the Supreme Court would side with C.H. Robinson and uphold federal preemption of state negligent hiring claims against freight brokers. C.H. Robinson’s own CEO said as much on an earnings call just weeks ago. Most
On April 12, CBS’ “60 Minutes” put the trucking industry on blast. The industry, largely, didn’t argue back. The network’s segment on Super Ego Holding and the rise of chameleon carriers landed with strong approval in an industry where widespread agreement on issues is often lacking. Among those who care about safe roads and a
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual International Roadcheck is one of the biggest safety blitz events of the year. From May 12-14, this coordinated inspection initiative will deploy across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. This year’s Roadcheck will include thousands of inspections and regulatory compliance checks at weigh stations, temporary sites, and mobile patrols. For carriers
Fuel is the single largest variable cost for most fleets and typically accounts for between 20% and 30% of total operating expenses. And right now, it’s a cost that’s moving sharply in the wrong direction for bottom lines. Since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March 2026, diesel has surged from $3.76 per gallon at the end of February to $5.45 as of April 1
The Department of Transportation has been moving fast on commercial driver’s license reform since September 2025, and carriers that haven’t been preparing are at risk of getting caught flat-footed. When the FMCSA issued its emergency interim final rule last fall, the agency justified it as an urgent safety measure. Courts then paused it. Now, after reviewing thousands of public comments, the FMCSA has issued a formal
Ever remember hearing, “If all your friends jumped off a cliff, would you do it, too?” It’s a drastic example, sure. But it was always about the same thing: avoiding the pitfalls of following the crowd when the consequences could be serious. What does that phrase have to do with running a fleet? More than you’d think. Popular AI dash cam and telematics
As 2026 gets underway, the less-than-truckload (LTL) sector is cautiously optimistic after a disappointing 2025. Industry leaders are pointing to signs of a potential rebound, including declining interest rates, improving consumer sentiment, and tightening truckload capacity that typically pushes smaller shipments back into LTL networks. However, the timing remains hazy. The sector shares the mildly
A year ago, we made five predictions about where the trucking industry was headed in 2025. Now, with the benefit of hindsight, let’s see how they played out. 1. Market recovery without a boom. Verdict: ❌ As it turns out, even our tempered expectations were too optimistic. The anticipated rebound hasn’t materialized. Overcapacity remains stubbornly persistent, and freight volumes have stayed soft throughout the year. The sector continues what analysts describe as
Coming into 2025, there was widespread expectation that the freight market would finally turn a corner. Instead, uncertainty has reigned supreme. Would-be turnarounds in rates and volumes have been brief false starts, leaving the trucking industry to wonder whether we are approaching an uncomfortable new reality where stagnation becomes the default state. As 2025 winds down, several prominent topics have grabbed attention, from regulatory crackdowns to long-awaited policy changes.
November is here; the jack-o-lanterns and costumes have been put away. Soon it’ll be time to defrost Mariah Carey and Jimmy Stewart for their December classics and debate whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie. That also means that it’s gift-giving season, and if you’re reading this, there’s probably a professional driver on your list.