Plus: Trucker charged in deadly CA crash, AI deepfakes fuel a surge in freight fraud, shippers stretch payment terms as rates start to shift, and more.
Denver firms Endless Sales and Octane Forklifts indicted in $1 million tariff evasion scheme, accused of selling Chinese forklifts as U.S.-made to government agencies.
Nuclear verdicts and AI are reshaping trucking insurance. Despite Werner’s court win, premiums and retentions rise. Insurers are seeking certain demands.
USDOT has launched an audit of FMCSA’s oversight of state CDL testing programs, citing nearly 5,000 truck-related crash deaths in 2024 and growing scrutiny over English proficiency enforcement.
Amazon faces NLRB claims of “overwhelming control” over contract drivers while Teamsters secure new wins at Whole Foods distributor UNFI, signaling union momentum and potential labor cost pressures across Amazon’s logistics ecosystem.
A federal court has signaled Pink Cheetah’s transparency case against TQL may proceed, raising questions about the legality of broker contract waivers under FMCSA’s §371.3 rule.
Plus, we're covering California's emissions showdown, the tariff turmoil driving the trade deficit, Texas's new strict English language order for truckers, and more in today's newsletter.
Trucking faces escalating legal risks as nuclear and “thermonuclear” jury verdicts climb to record levels. A new report shows where cases are rising
Plus: Chattanooga floods close I-24 and stall freight, LA port hits its highest monthly volume in 117 years, July sees another spike in trucking bankruptcies, and more.
Daimler, International, Paccar, and Volvo sue the California Air Resources Board over conflicting state and federal emissions standards, seeking legal clarity ahead of 2026 truck production.
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