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New report card gives nation's roads a grade of "D"; bridges get a "C"

4 weeks ago | truckersnews.com | David Hollis

A new assessment of the nation's infrastructure finds conditions of the roads you drive over and the bridges you cross are not brilliant. In fact, they are given middling grades on an industry group's latest report card. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) today released its 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. The Report Card assessed U.S. infrastructure with an overall ‘C’ grade. The report says legislation passed by Congress since the 2021 Report Card sparked progress.
Mid-America Trucking Show opens Thursday at Kentucky Expo Center

4 weeks ago | truckersnews.com | David Hollis

It's late March and that means one thing to the American trucking community: MATS is back. The Mid-America Trucking Show opens Thursday at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville. As always, the show packs plenty to do and see into the 1 million square feet of exhibit space. What exactly is there to do at the 53rd annual MATS aside from visiting the 870 exhibitor booths?
Longtime Florida law enforcement official nominated to lead FMCSA

1 month ago | truckersnews.com | David Hollis

President Donald Trump today nominated a veteran law enforcement official to be the administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Derek Barrs served in the Florida Department of Transportation and Florida Highway Patrol, and is the associate vice president for HNTB Corporation, an infrastructure design firm based in Kansas City, Missouri. He is a member of the Flagler County School Board.
Adrienne Camire, FMCSA's latest acting director, gone after just two weeks

1 month ago | truckersnews.com | David Hollis

The revolving door at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has swung again: Adrienne Camire is gone after just two weeks in the spot. Camire's appointment was announced by the Department of Transportation March 7, and today, March 21, all traces of her are gone from the FMCSA website. She is gone from the site's Leadership page, and the news release announcing her appointment is gone.
U.S., Canadian trucking groups speak out against Trump's 25% tariffs

1 month ago | truckersnews.com | David Hollis

Trucking organizations on both sides of the U.S.-Canada border are saying President Donal Trump's tariffs that went into effect today will damage trucking companies in both countries. Trump imposed the 25% tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico after delaying them last month. Trump also increased tariffs on goods coming from China. Trump has insisted the tariffs are in response to Canada and Mexico not doing enough to stem the flow of illegal immigration and fentanyl across their borders.
WW II logistics operation Red Ball Express staffed mostly by Black soldiers

1 month ago | truckersnews.com | David Hollis

Editor's Note: During this, Black History Month, it's the right time to look at how Black soldiers played an important role in one of the most famous of military trucking operations, the Red Ball. Express. -----For some 82 days from August to November of 1944, one of the greatest logistics operations of all time took place across much of France in support of Allied troops fighting the Germans in World War II.
Trump and DOT tell New York City to stop its congestion tolling program

2 months ago | truckersnews.com | David Hollis

The federal government rescinded approval of New York City's congestion pricing plan, which charged tolls on vehicles driving below 60th Street. The move was praised by trucking groups, but New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, who approved the plan after initially rejecting it, told the Trump administration, "We'll see you in court.
Trucking organizations, others praise Duffy's DOT confirmation

2 months ago | truckersnews.com | David Hollis

Trucking organizations and others are prasing the U.S. Senate's conformation of Sean Duffy as secretary of transportation. President Donald Trump's nominee was confirmed by a vote of 77 to 22. Duffy spent eight years representing a congressional district in Wisconsin, and most recently served as a co-host of "The Bottom Line" on Fox Business. Trucking organizations praised Duffy's confirmation.
FMCSA Task Force urges elimination of truck lease-purchase plans

2 months ago | truckersnews.com | David Hollis

A federal panel studying truck lease-purchase plans used by many carriers was especially blunt when it filed its final report with Congress and the Department of Transportation. It said:"TLTFâ€™s findings are clear. The current lease-purchase system harms drivers and creates an economic advantage for individual carriers at the expense of the health of the industry and highway safety. Undoubtedly, action is needed and long overdue.
Love's to add 20 new stores in 2025; includes 1,000 parking spots

Jan 23, 2025 | truckersnews.com | David Hollis

Love's Travel Stops has big plans for 2025, adding numerous new stores, remodeling many others, increasing the number of truck parking spaces available and upgrading its food offerings. That was the message delivered by Love's President Shane Wharton when he met online with members of the media Wednesday, Jan. 22. “This year, we’re excited to introduce new and updated locations, innovative food and drinks and continued improvement of the services and amenities we offer," said Wharton.