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(18 articles)Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Intensifies: CDL & Safety Crackdowns
State and federal commercial vehicle enforcement agencies across the United States are significantly escalating inspection and citation operations, targeting driver licensing violations, impaired driv
DHS, DOT Investigate 75 CDL Schools for Fraud—What Carriers Need to Know
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Department of Transportation announced a coordinated investigation into approximately 75 commercial driver's license training schools suspected of fraudule
CIIT Investigates Second Line Z Rail Incident in Mexico
The Comisión de Investigación de Incidentes de Transporte (CIIT) has initiated an investigation into a second incident affecting Mexico's Line Z rail corridor, signaling a pattern of operational chall
High-Altitude Cargo Securement: Science-Based Best Practices
This article addresses a specialized but important aspect of modern supply chain operations: ensuring cargo remains secure during high-altitude transportation. The science-based approach referenced li
Federal Court Petition Threatens CDL Authority for NY, CA
The Small Business in Transportation Coalition has filed a federal court petition seeking to revoke New York and California's authority to issue commercial driver's licenses, citing substantial noncom
Box Truck Driver Safety Crisis: Regulatory Gaps Enable Unscreened Operators
A detailed analysis of FMCSA roadside inspection data reveals a critical regulatory blind spot in the box truck industry. Box truck fleets—vehicles under 26,001 pounds—experience driver out-of-service
Texas Smuggling Incident Disrupts Key Freight Corridor, Raises Security Concerns
A human smuggling incident near the Falfurrias Border Patrol checkpoint in South Texas resulted in a tractor-trailer fire that forced temporary closure of southbound lanes on U.S. Highway 281, a criti
Cargo Theft Declines as Freight Market Expands in Mexico
Recent data indicates that cargo theft incidents in Mexico are declining even as the overall freight market expands, suggesting that improved security measures, market consolidation, or operational ef
Five Killed in US Freight Train Collisions Across Four States
Over a four-day period spanning Thursday through Tuesday, five people were killed and two others injured in four separate freight train collisions across the United States. The incidents involved Norf
C.H. Robinson Backs Federal Safety Oversight After Supreme Court Ruling
C.H. Robinson, one of North America's largest third-party logistics providers, has publicly reinforced its commitment to robust federal safety oversight in response to a recent Supreme Court decision.
ASEA Updates LP Gas Transport Safety Standards in Mexico
ASEA, Mexico's regulatory authority, is developing updated NOM (Norma Oficial Mexicana) standards specifically for liquefied petroleum gas (LP gas) transportation safety. This regulatory refresh refle
Which U.S. States Face Highest Hazmat Transport Risk?
Hazardous materials transport incidents represent a significant operational and regulatory risk across U.S. supply chains. States with higher exposure face compounded challenges including route disrup
California Reports 11,000+ Hazmat Transport Incidents in 5 Years
Over the past five years, California has documented more than 11,000 hazardous materials transport incidents, representing a significant operational and safety concern for the logistics industry. This
Which U.S. States Face Greatest Hazmat Transport Risk?
Recent analysis of hazardous materials transport incidents across the United States reveals significant regional variation in exposure and risk, with certain states facing disproportionate vulnerabili
NC Hazmat Incidents Triple: 3,900 Transport Accidents in 5 Years
North Carolina has experienced nearly 3,900 hazardous materials transport incidents over the past five years, highlighting a significant operational and compliance challenge for supply chain networks
Florida Hazmat Transport: 7,300 Incidents in 5 Years Signal Rising Risk
Florida has experienced an alarming volume of hazardous materials transport incidents—nearly 7,300 over the past five years—raising critical questions about supply chain safety and regulatory effectiv
UPS Plane Crash Disrupts Parcel Sorting Network, Kills 9
A UPS cargo aircraft accident resulting in at least 9 fatalities has created immediate disruption to the carrier's package sorting and distribution network. This incident represents a significant oper
Marijuana Rescheduling Creates Legal Uncertainty in Trucking Drug Tests
The DEA's April 23, 2025 rescheduling of state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III has created a structural legal challenge to the Department of Transportation's mandatory drug