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DOT Ending A $43 Million Bottleneck
A major freight chokepoint on the US East Coast is finally getting relief. 🚚⚠️ The DOT is stepping in with a $43 million effort to ease the gridlock and improve freight flow.
Trump Removing Trucking Schools
The trucking industry is bracing for major disruption as President Trump’s latest crackdown targets CDL training nationwide. 🚛⚠️ On December 1, Transportation Security Chief Sean P. Duffy announced the removal of nearly 3,000 trucking schools.
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.