America’s Ranks of Immigrant Truckers Find a Roadblock: English Tests
The Wall Street Journal Esther Fung March 1, 2026 $Subscription Based
Trucks are the main way goods move around the country. Roughly 72% of freight in the U.S., valued at $13.7 trillion, is moved along America’s highways. But finding people to fill the 2.2 million jobs driving trucks on long-haul routes has been a problem.
FMCSA chief emphasizes aggressive approach to CDL qualifications
Overdrive Todd Dills February 27, 2026
For states to satisfy the recertification provision, were this current Senate version of the bill to become law, "whatever that looks like, and what the process is going to look like, we will start looking to iron that out moving forward," he said. "We are moving aggressively to make sure that we have the most qualified folks behind the wheel."
ATA Reports Slight Rise in January Tonnage
Transport Topics Connor D. Wolf February 27, 2026
Miller warned that a run-up of spot rates will not last if it is driven only by a drop in capacity, with the trend eventually needing more freight demand. “The length of runway that an expansionary pricing cycle has, it’s going to be longer when demand is increasing across the board,” Miller said.
Link: American Trucking Associations ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rose 0.4% in January
FMCSA spotlights trucking’s multi-million dollar insurance gap
Freight Waves John Gallagher February 27, 2026
According to the FMCSA’s analysis, if the $750,000 requirement had simply kept pace with core inflation, it would be approximately $2.2 million today. When adjusted for medical cost increases, that figure jumps to over $3.7 million.
Link: FMCSA Examining the Appropriateness of the Current Financial Responsibility and Security Requirements for Motor Carriers, Brokers, and Freight Forwarders
Aurora focuses on Southwestern US driverless route growth
Trucking Dive Larry Avila February 27, 2026
The new route between Fort Worth, Texas, and Phoenix, Arizona, coincides with the company’s latest software release, its fourth since deploying driverless trucks in April 2025, per the Feb. 11 announcement.
Autonomous Freight Technology Company Einride raises $113M in oversubscribed PIPE ahead of SPAC merger
Freight Waves Thomas Wasson March 1, 2026
Proceeds will support Einride’s technology roadmap and global expansion, including autonomous deployments across North America, Europe and the Middle East. The company also plans to advance commercial applications of its intelligent freight platform, which includes AI-powered planning and optimization, autonomous technologies, one of the world’s largest electric heavy-duty fleets and charging infrastructure.
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