Court filings, sworn testimony and financial records describe a deeply connected trucking operation that appears to reach far beyond simply renting tractors and trailers.
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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?
Trucking Rates Climb as Capacity Tightens, Even as Freight Volumes Remain Soft
Trucking rates are climbing as available capacity tightens, even as freight volumes remain soft, signaling a supply-driven recovery across the U.S. freight market.
Operation Highway Shield Targets Unsafe Commercial Drivers Across Four States
Washington, D.C. Aug. 10, 2026. Federal transportation and homeland security officials say a three-day commercial vehicle enforcement operation across four Midwestern states resulted in hundreds of drivers and vehicles being placed out of service, dozens of arrests and immigration detentions, and the recovery of nearly $1 million in stolen cargo. The U.S. Department of TransportationContinueContinue reading “Operation Highway Shield Targets Unsafe Commercial Drivers Across Four States”
Duffy Unveils New National Roadway Safety Strategy With Increased Focus on Commercial Trucking
The updated National Roadway Safety Strategy aims to reduce traffic deaths and serious injuries by focusing on safer people, safer roads, and safer vehicles. With commercial trucking enforcement playing a significant role, the strategy will address dangerous practices and improve coordination with law enforcement.