by mafe | Feb 19, 2026 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Truck drivers
The domestic shipping industry could soon feel the effect as the FMCSA issues a final CDL Rule. On Wednesday, February 11, the DOT (Department of Transportation) finalized a rule governing the issuance of CDLs (Commercial Driver’s Licenses). The final policy published...
by mafe | Feb 10, 2026 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Truck drivers
The FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) recently released guidelines for new English safe zones. Safe zones are boundaries where truckers are immune from being placed out of service for not speaking English proficiently. These zones are between 3 and...
by mafe | Jan 20, 2026 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Truck drivers
A Chapter 11 petition on January 12 is resulting in STG Logistics filing for bankruptcy. STG Logistics is the fourth-largest intermodal trucking company in the US with around 15,000 53-foot containers. The filing will reduce the over $1 billion debt by roughly 95% and...
by mafe | Jan 13, 2026 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Truck drivers
Licensing compliance issues could potentially result in the DOT revoking millions in funding. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is threatening to withhold nearly $50 million in transportation funds for North Carolina. In particular, two major federal highway...
by mafe | Dec 29, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Supply Chain
As 2025 comes to a close, this article will examine the most significant trucking issues to watch in 2026. In 2025, several factors, including driver shortages, English-language proficiency, trucker parking, and import tariffs, affected the industry. The Trump...
by mafe | Nov 25, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Supply Chain
Recent measures against illegal drivers could soon see a crackdown impacting US farm labor. In the last few months, the Trump Administration began a push towards English in trucking. The push included stronger ELP (English Language Proficiency) mandates and other laws...
