The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has revived the English-language proficiency rule, which has resulted in about 2,000 drivers being sidelined monthly with out-of-service violations. The rule, which dates back to 1937, was unevenly applied for much of the…
The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II ruling has raised the stakes for freight brokers, emphasizing the need for formalized vetting practices and strong record-keeping. The decision, which held that negligent-hiring claims against brokers are not pre-empted,…
The U.S. Supreme Court’s Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II ruling has increased scrutiny on carrier selection and risk management for freight brokers and motor carriers, with smaller brokers and carriers facing the greatest strain due to limited resources. Industry leaders…
A high-stakes policy fight is unfolding in Washington over a small segment of the 900 MHz wireless spectrum, with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) now reviewing a proposal from NextNav to repurpose part of the band for a 5G-based backup…
Global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz ground to a near halt on July 9, 2026, after the U.S. launched a second consecutive day of strikes on Iran, shattering a fragile truce and forcing vessels to abandon the critical energy…
The fragile truce between the U.S. and Iran has renewed anxiety over fuel prices, with oil prices rising to their highest point in weeks after President Donald Trump declared the U.S. ceasefire with Iran over. The conflict has led to…
Bridgestone has launched the first commercial deployment of its airless “AirFree” tire technology in Japan, equipping an autonomous community shuttle in Higashiomi City, Shiga Prefecture. The tires entered regular service on 8 July on the city’s “Okueigenji Keiryu car green…
The author of the article had their first encounter with a Tesla Cybercab robotaxi prototype on the roads of West Hollywood. The vehicle, which had a human driver, was described as looking like “sh*t” due to its comical proportions and…
FedEx Corp. has agreed to sell its supply chain division, FedEx Supply Chain, to French logistics giant CMA CGM Group for $1.4 billion, a deal announced on July 1, 2026, and expected to close later that year. The transaction is…
According to Helene Budliger Artieda, Switzerland’s top trade diplomat, there is a “good chance” the country will secure a lasting trade deal with the U.S. at 15% tariff rates. The deal would provide Swiss companies with a more predictable trading…