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Ghost drivers: Falsified ELD records draw scrutiny
Law enforcement, regulators and policymakers are cracking down on ELD manipulation and noncompliant devices Fraudsters are constantly using newer technology to develop methods of evading regulations. (Krista Bussey/Transport Topics) "Ghost driver" schemes can obscure...
How a community of truckers built a CDL school to save their industry
Jason Cannon Last December, Shawn Gresham stood at a crossroads that tested everything he believed in. An investor had just offered him $100,000 to open the truck-driving school he had dreamed of for years. The catch: The school was to run as a CDL mill—a...
Pre-employment screening: What drivers and carriers need to know
Brad Klepper Hiring safe, qualified drivers is essential to every motor carrier’s success. A strong safety record protects more than the company’s reputation: It can support equipment uptime, reduce crash-related costs and legal exposure, help control insurance...
Moving disabled vehicles to a safe location is a lifesaving necessity, not an option.
Kevin Rohlwing Key takeaways Position disabled trucks to give technicians a safe workspace away from traffic whenever possible. TPMS can alert drivers to low tire pressure before a roadside emergency develops. Proper use of reflective warning devices helps...
States offer more regs relief amid low diesel inventories, high prices
Dyed diesel, weight limit relief granted for Nebraska ag haulers
The Diesel Price Crisis Has No Easy Fix
Washington is trying everything from oil-reserve releases to longer driving hours for fuel haulers. None addresses all the forces keeping diesel prices high. Deborah Lockridge When diesel prices first shot up after the U.S. attacked Iran, many expected the spike to be...
Nuclear verdicts in trucking nearly triple in 2025
Awards reached $3.4 billion across 12 cases in 2025, up from $1.4 billion in 2024 Marathon said juries in Texas, California, Florida and Maryland consistently produced large awards, based on 2025 totals. (adamkaz/Getty Images) Noel Fletcher Nuclear verdicts against...
Successful FMCSA compliance enforcement requires resources and modernization
The industry has evolved since FMCSA's establishment in 2000. But the agency hasn't evolved with it. David Heller Key takeaways FMCSA enforcement is expanding across several areas of carrier and driver compliance. Registration and vetting remain key challenges...
ATRI opens survey on costs, benefits of HOS, ELD regs
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is beginning research to develop a framework for assessing the impacts of trucking industry regulations. The framework development will initially be focused on “Assessing the Costs and Benefits of Hours-of-Service...
The cost of a mile: Higher rates collide with rising expenses
Cliff Abbott It took a while to get here, but small trucking businesses are finally finding higher freight rates and greater revenue opportunities than have been offered in the past few years. The higher rates, however, are at least partially driven by higher costs,...