C.H. Robinson has confirmed that Super Ego-affiliated carriers are no longer part of its network as the freight broker fights a federal civil RICO lawsuit alleging the use of illegal and chameleon carriers. The company has not disclosed when or why the relationship ended.
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Trump Administration Asks Refiners to Cut Diesel Exports as Fuel Costs Hammer Trucking
The Trump administration is asking U.S. refiners to voluntarily reduce diesel exports and keep more fuel in the domestic market as the national diesel average reaches $6.529 per gallon. No export ban has been ordered, but President Trump has backed the idea while Energy Secretary Chris Wright pushes voluntary reductions.
EEOC Sues Texas Trucking Company, Says Insurance Age Limits Illegally Screened Out Older Drivers
The EEOC has sued Texas trucking company Trancasa USA, alleging the carrier refused to hire older truck drivers because its liability insurance policy excluded drivers over 65 and imposed tougher driving-record requirements on applicants over 60. The federal lawsuit could have implications for motor carriers relying on insurer age restrictions when hiring drivers.
Diesel’s Record Surge Prompts Urgent Fuel-Conservation Notice to Drivers
An urgent driver notice warns of a 27-cent company fuel-cost increase as national diesel prices climb to a new record, prompting fleets to tighten idling, routing and fuel-use rules.
Super Ego Says It Only Rents Trucks. Court Records Tell a Much Different Story
Court filings, sworn testimony and financial records describe a deeply connected trucking operation that appears to reach far beyond simply renting tractors and trailers.
FMCSA Sends Broker Transparency Proposal to White House for Review, Setting Up Next Round of Freight Rulemaking
FMCSA sent its broker transparency proposal to the White House for regulatory review on Aug. 27, moving a long-running effort involving freight transaction records and carrier access closer to another proposed rule.
Proficient Auto Logistics Completes Hansen & Adkins Deal, Creating North America’s Largest Auto Hauler
Proficient Auto Logistics has completed its acquisition of Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport, creating what the company says is the largest finished-vehicle transportation platform in North America.
Are Truck Stop Rewards Really Saving Drivers Money? The Math Behind the Points Doesn’t add up.
Major truck-stop chains promise points, discounts and savings, but a closer look at fuel prices, in-store spending and commercial card discounts shows drivers can still pay more even after the rewards are applied.
New Mexico Trucking Crackdown Puts 20 Vehicles and 7 Drivers Out of Service
A recent enforcement operation in northern New Mexico resulted in 20 commercial vehicles and seven drivers being placed out of service, highlighting the critical need for commercial-vehicle safety.
English Requirement or Racism? Why Trucking’s Language Rule Is Really a Safety Standard
Renewed enforcement of English-language requirements for commercial truck drivers has reignited accusations of discrimination. But is the rule about race—or a longstanding safety standard designed to protect America’s highways?