James Miller

Understanding the Impact of English Proficiency Checks at Interstate Truck Weigh Stations

On the radar is a new legislative move aiming to tighten enforcement of English language proficiency for interstate truck drivers, leveraging weigh stations along highways as critical checkpoints.

Supreme Court to Deliberate Trump’s Tariffs Legality in November Session

Supreme Court Sets November Date for Trump Tariff Legality Review The U.S. Supreme Court has scheduled an accelerated hearing for early November to evaluate the legality of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on imported goods, a move stirring significant attention in trade and logistics circles. The case consolidates challenges brought forth by various small businesses and states, focusing on administrative authority and its constitutional boundaries. Background of the Tariff Controversy At the heart of the dispute is the administration’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to set broad tariffs without explicit Congressional approval. A recent appellate

Dozens of Containers Drop from Mississippi at Long Beach’s Pier G Causing Operational Shutdown

Early Tuesday, a significant mishap unfolded at Pier G of the Port of Long Beach, when the Portuguese-flagged cargo ship Mississippi experienced a severe list to one side, causing dozens of containers to topple overboard into the harbor waters.

How the Teamsters Unveil Their Vision for Trucking Safety and Training in the Next Highway Bill

The Teamsters union, representing a vast network of truck drivers and related workers, has laid out its priorities for the upcoming U.S.

OnTrac Expands Its Reach with New Coast-to-Coast Parcel Delivery Services to Compete with FedEx and UPS

OnTrac, a well-known regional parcel carrier, has stepped up its game by introducing three new coast-to-coast delivery services designed to shake up the parcel shipping industry and offer competitive alternatives to FedEx and UPS.

Navigating the Class 8 Truck Market Slump: Production Adjustments and Freight Implications in 2025

Class 8 truck manufacturers are steering cautiously through a landscape marked by subdued demand and inventory glut.

Diesel Prices Rise Slightly Amid Modest OPEC+ Output Increase and Middle East Incident

Diesel prices have nudged upward for the second week running, moving up by a modest 3.2 cents per gallon to an average of $3.766.

ESDCs nachdrückliche Erinnerung: LKW-Fahrer fälschlicherweise als unabhängige Auftragnehmer einzustufen, verstößt gegen kanadisches Recht.

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) hat eine klare und ernste Mitteilung an den kanadischen Transportsektor herausgegeben, in der betont wird, dass die falsche Einstufung von Lkw-Fahrern unter dem sogenannten „Driver Inc.“-Modell illegal ist und zu Strafen führen wird.

How Tariffs Shake Up North American Truck Manufacturing and Its Supply Chain

Intuitively, building every truck component domestically would seem to shield manufacturers from the sting of tariffs—but as recent developments show, reality rarely plays by simple rules.

TransBernal expands green logistics fleet with Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 LS electric trucks

TransBernal has taken a significant step toward sustainable transportation by adding two brand-new Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 LS electric tractor units to its fleet.

Walmart’s New South Carolina Perishable Distribution Center Enhances Fresh Goods Logistics

A fresh breeze is sweeping through Walmart’s grocery logistics with the opening of a cutting-edge perishable distribution center in Wellford, South Carolina.

Transportation and Warehousing Job Numbers See Modest Growth Despite Broader Employment Decline in BLS Update

The latest update from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) brings an intriguing twist: while total employment in the U.S.