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Trucking Insurance Costs Still Rising
Trucking insurance costs continue to climb—and as 2025 winds down, the pressure on the domestic shipping industry isn’t letting up. 📈🚛 Insurance rates have surged nearly 43.7% in just five years, with premiums up almost 40% over the past decade.
Crackdown Impacting US Farm Labor
Now, a new FMCSA rule effective September 29 is tightening eligibility even further, potentially impacting farm workers who rely on agricultural visas to drive.
Preparing For The Holiday Season
The holiday shipping rush is here 🎁🚛 — and shippers need to get ready. From late October to early January, freight volumes soar as retail, e-commerce, and general cargo flood the supply chain.
Biggest Capacity Purge In Trucking
The trucking industry could be heading for its biggest shake-up yet — a massive capacity purge that could remove up to 600,000 drivers from U.S. roads.
Common Cargo Theft Risks
Cargo theft is on the rise — and it’s costing the trucking industry billions each year. Read the full article to uncover the main causes behind the surge in cargo theft and learn how you can protect your freight from becoming the next target.
The Push For English In Trucking
The debate over language in trucking is heating up again. On October 16, the U.S. Senate introduced the Secure Commercial Driver Act, which would require all CDL testing and renewals to be conducted in English only.