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 | 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 | Dec 16, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Freight, Trucking and Supply Chain
A significant US freight chokepoint is resulting in the DOT ending a $43 million bottleneck. The American Legion Memorial Bridge is a substantial location for cargo movement on the US East Coast. Approximately over 216,000 vehicles and over 21,000 heavy-duty carriers...
by mafe | Dec 9, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Freight, Truck drivers
The crackdown on the domestic shipping industry is continuing, with President Trump removing trucking schools. On December 1, US Transportation Security Sean P. Duffy announced the removal of nearly 3000 trucking schools. The DOT (Department of Transportation) put...
