The calculus for Class 8 truck replacement has shifted in 2025. As recently as last year, industry consensus pointed toward a massive prebuy surge ahead of EPA emissions regulations taking effect on new equipment in 2027. Fleet managers were anticipating $20,000-$25,000 cost increases per unit, with analysts at ACT Research predicting potentially the largest Class
After the presidential election last fall, trucking industry observers knew a significant deregulatory shift was coming to the Department of Transportation, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has delivered on those expectations as part of the department. As anticipated, the second Trump administration announced a comprehensive regulatory freeze upon taking office in January.
By Scott Stofer, Sr. Product Manager, Mobile & Regulatory Compliance at Transflo Starting on June 25, drivers not meeting the English Language Proficiency (ELP) standard defined in 49 CFR 391.11(b)(2) could be subject to an Out-of-Service (OOS) order. Because of the high cost associated with an OOS order, it’s important for carriers to understand and
Traditional approaches to carrier-broker relationships—where information flows sporadically and transparency takes a backseat—are rapidly becoming competitive liabilities. Meanwhile, partnerships built on comprehensive visibility and real-time data sharing are emerging as clear winners for improving efficiency, mutual profitability, and sustainable growth. The current market reality: Why visibility matters more than ever The traditional model of phone
In 2025, economic uncertainty is a daily operational reality for trucking carriers. While every industry feels the ripple effects of volatile business cycles, few sectors have endured a prolonged downturn like freight over the past three years. Even now-lowered tariffs are making planning difficult for various industries and supply chains, as shown by the number
Summer is a time that many look forward to all year. It evokes memories of sunny days, vacations, burgers and hot dogs on the grill, time in the pool, and carefree attitudes that make the gray chill of winter feel galaxies away. When it comes to driving conditions, summer is more associated with clearer skies
When it comes to reducing delays and keeping drivers safe, Drivewyze believes that knowing the road ahead means having the freedom to navigate it on your own terms. At the Accelerate 2025 event, hosted by Assured Telematics and Transflo, Drivewyze took the stage as a sponsor and strategic partner, showcasing how strong industry relationships fuel
If you’ve implemented Transflo solutions within your operation, you’ve taken significant steps toward modernizing your fleet and back office. Whether you’re using mobile scanning capabilities, driver apps and integrations, AI-powered back-office automation, or ELD and telematics tools, you’ve established a solid foundation for digital efficiency. But it’s still worth asking: Are manual tasks still sneaking
If you’ve ever had to hunt for parking at a restaurant, town square, or garage in your daily drive, you know that it can be a maddening experience. And if you’ve ever asked, “What’s the parking situation like there?” it’s because you want to avoid wasting valuable minutes you could otherwise use for work or
The largest companies in the U.S. aren’t known to be trucking carriers or freight brokers. After all, trucking is a decentralized sector, with an estimated 96% of fleets operating 10 or fewer trucks and 99.7% managing 100 or fewer trucks. For every massive name in the trucking world on top 100 lists, there are hundreds of smaller