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North American trade entered the summer of 2026 with strong momentum. Just days before the official USMCA review 2026 process reached a critical point, new federal freight data showed a sharp rise in cross-border freight moving between the United States, Mexico, and Canada. That timing matters because the freight rebound shows how active regional trade remains while the future of the USMCA agreement is being reviewed. The agreement has not…

Rhode Island truck tolls are not back yet, but the state is getting closer to restarting the truck-only tolling program that has been inactive since 2022. After years of legal challenges, court rulings, and equipment delays, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation is now moving forward with a new back-office billing system that could help bring toll transactions back online in 2027. For trucking companies, this is not just another…

The freight market has been under pressure for more than two years, but recent developments suggest the challenges are spreading well beyond lower freight rates. What began as a slowdown in trucking has expanded into warehousing, contract logistics, staffing, and freight brokerage, creating financial strain across multiple parts of the supply chain. Recent reports show freight layoffs continuing at logistics companies, while more trucking bankruptcies and broker failures are making…

For truck drivers, July 1 isn't just another date on the calendar. It's when several new state laws take effect, bringing changes that could influence everything from CDL eligibility and highway speeds to cargo theft investigations, traffic enforcement, and legal transparency. If you've been wondering, "What is the new law for truck drivers in 2026?" the answer isn't a single nationwide regulation. Instead, multiple states are rolling out their own…

Ohio has downgraded approximately 1,200 non-domiciled CDLs as state officials review commercial driver's licenses under updated federal standards. The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) began examining roughly 5,000 non-domiciled CDL records after recent federal rule changes and guidance from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Drivers are receiving notices based on whether the documentation used to obtain their CDL meets current federal requirements. The review has become one…

The freight market leaves clues everywhere. A slowdown in imports shows up in trucking demand. Spot rates start moving before many economic reports catch up. Tender volumes rise or fall long before most people realize something has changed. That's one reason freight data has become so valuable not just for carriers, brokers, and shippers, but for policymakers as well. This week, FreightWaves announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has…

If you've filled up a gas tank lately, you probably didn't need anyone to tell you fuel prices are still a problem. For families, it's another expense that keeps creeping higher. For trucking companies, owner-operators, delivery services, and businesses that depend on transportation, rising fuel bills can quickly turn into thousands of dollars in additional operating costs. That's one reason fuel taxes have become a major topic in state legislatures…

Commercial driver license applicants in Texas are facing an important change this summer. As of June 1, 2026, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) now requires all Commercial Driver License (CDL) and Commercial Learner Permit (CLP) knowledge exams to be administered exclusively in English. Previously, applicants could take the written knowledge tests in either English or Spanish. Under the new policy, Spanish-language versions are no longer available, and interpreters…

One of the biggest pieces of FMCSA news affecting agricultural transportation this summer arrived on May 26, when the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued an emergency waiver aimed at helping move fertilizer products across large portions of the country. The temporary relief comes as federal officials continue responding to fertilizer supply challenges affecting commercial farming and ranching operations in 35 states. Under the waiver, eligible drivers transporting fertilizer products…

The trucking industry is once again at the center of a national conversation about safety, driver qualifications, and accountability after recent comments from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. During remarks that quickly gained attention across the industry, Duffy emphasized that only the most qualified drivers should hold Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs).