California to lose $158M in funding over CDL issues: FMCSA

The federal government also began putting pressure on North Carolina's CDL program Thursday, following a review alleging deficiencies.

By David Taube • Jan. 9, 2026

Top trucking trends to watch in 2026

“We’re not going to sit and wait for a market turn,” ArcBest CEO Seth Runser said.

By David Taube , Larry Avila • Jan. 8, 2026

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Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive

These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry. 

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DOT provides $118.8M in grants to bolster safety, training

Funding will also be available to military families seeking CDLs.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 7, 2026

US Postal Service says it will phase out contractors’ non-domiciled drivers

A spokesperson declined to say how USPS will review the initiative.

By David Taube • Jan. 6, 2026

FMCSA says under-21 interstate commercial drivers can finish apprentice program

Those who finished training requirements will still be spared from a minimum age requirement for interstate commercial activity, per the agency.

By David Taube • Jan. 5, 2026

Wisconsin DOT seeks input to address state’s truck parking needs

Responding to drivers’ safety concerns, the study’s goals include collecting a variety of frontline and trucking industry perspectives and analysis of amenity needs.

By Larry Avila • Dec. 23, 2025

ATA seeks 5-year extension for young driver apprentice program

OOIDA raised concerns, suggesting a bill in Congress would be better to give 18-to-20-year-olds the ability to drive CMVs across state lines.

By David Taube • Dec. 22, 2025

Drug testing will continue for truck drivers despite marijuana downgrade

Safety-sensitive positions will remain barred from ingesting cannabis should it transition to a Schedule III substance, according to the DOT. 

By Larry Avila • Dec. 19, 2025

Trucking’s top regulatory and policy shifts of 2025

The U.S. pushed to deregulate in some areas and raise restrictions in others to kick off Trump's second term.

By David Taube • Dec. 19, 2025

Immigration-related policies could shrink trucking workforce, report says

C.H. Robinson noted regulations may affect some states much worse than others, based on federal estimates.

By David Taube • Dec. 18, 2025

California may be close to lifting ban on driverless trucks

The state’s brief public comment period on revised rules to permit heavy-duty AV testing and deployment could suggest a willingness to proceed, a former FMCSA official said.

By Larry Avila • Dec. 18, 2025

How trucking costs are changing, in 4 charts

Rising expenses and flat rates have created a perfect storm for an industry already dealing with a lackluster market.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 5, 2025

Tariffs swing volumes up and down for auto haulers

Carriers and brokers serving automakers face volatile demand, driving them to focus on what they can control.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 3, 2025

Deals with pension plans slated to reduce Yellow’s payouts by billions of dollars

The capsized company reached agreements with over a dozen entities, according to bankruptcy court documents.

By David Taube • Dec. 2, 2025

Raven’s $75M California waste-to-hydrogen facility wins key approval

The company is partnering with Republic Services to build the facility on a closed landfill and accept biomass as feedstock. CEO Matt Murdock said construction will likely begin early next year.

By Jacob Wallace • Dec. 2, 2025

Pennsylvania at risk of losing $75.5 million in funding over CDL review

A preliminary FMCSA finding calls for suspending the issuance of new licenses and renewals and voiding improperly vetted individuals’ driving credentials.

By David Taube • Nov. 21, 2025

Freight demand will return, Volvo Trucks North America head says

Meanwhile, many carriers’ average fleet age is closing in on their practical usefulness, President Peter Voorhoeve told Trucking Dive.

By David Taube • Nov. 19, 2025

Recology drives ahead with fleet transition despite deregulation

The company partnered with the Center for Transportation and the Environment to develop a plan to transition its San Francisco fleet to zero-emission vehicles.

By Jacob Wallace • Nov. 17, 2025

Verbiage, storytelling matter in court, industry lawyers say

Industry leaders shared how they’re seeking fair legal proceedings at a time of increased pressure from insurance costs and aggressive lawsuits.

By David Taube • Nov. 14, 2025

US appeals court temporarily halts non-domiciled CDL emergency order

Federal judges in D.C. issued an administrative stay while the case proceeds.

By David Taube • Nov. 12, 2025

Volvo Autonomous Solutions moves closer to driverless truck operations

Head of On-Road Solutions Sasko Cuklev said he sees AVs potentially becoming a new mode of delivering freight.

By David Taube • Nov. 7, 2025

Warehouse demand grows as companies push through tariff uncertainty

Net absorption for U.S. industrial real estate increased nearly 20 million square feet year over year in Q3, buoyed by activity in Phoenix and Indianapolis, per Colliers.

By Max Garland • Nov. 6, 2025

ATA calls out tariff policies, notes potential strategy change

American Trucking Associations CEO Chris Spear said the group could revise its current approach toward the trade policy if U.S. duties continue to delay recovery in the industry.

By David Taube • Nov. 6, 2025

5 takeaways on the industry, economy from ATA’s Costello

During MCE 2025, Chief Economist Bob Costello said rightsizing supply may be the only near-term solution for the ongoing freight recession.

By David Taube • Nov. 5, 2025

Top-10 trucking issues report surfaces several new topics

The American Transportation Research Institute’s 2025 list had the most new additions since the rankings began in 2005.

By David Taube • Nov. 4, 2025