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The ‘Great Driver Shortage’ Myth

Let’s set the record straight: There is no widespread truck driver shortage in 2025. There. I said it. If you’ve been anywhere near the supply chain over the past four years, you know exactly why that sentence deserves to be said. Again. Louder.

Yet here we are. This week, a headline on The Street screamed that a “new DOT rule could worsen the trucker shortage and cause delivery delays.” The source behind that? Not the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Not a Bureau of Labor Statistics

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-great-driver-shortage-myth

Trump’s Executive Order For Trucking Revives a Rule Nearly 90 Years Old

In 2025, the national conversation around English proficiency and trucking safety resurfaced with new intensity. Two executive orders, signed by President Donald Trump, renewed emphasis on English language requirements, both at a cultural level and at the level of commercial motor vehicle operations.

On March 1, an executive order formally designated English as the official language of the United States. It revoked Executive Order 13166, which had promoted multilingual government services since...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trumps-executive-order-for-trucking-revives-a-rule-nearly-90-years-old

Mass layoffs in trucking are coming, says consulting firm

Apollo Global Management forecasts a severe U.S. recession triggered by recent tariffs, which will lead to widespread layoffs in the trucking and retail sectors amid rising economic uncertainty.

The report, available on Apollo’s website, paints a grim scenario:

The trucking industry, critical to U.S. logistics, faces significant challenges as tariffs disrupt trade, particularly with China. A sharp decline in container ship voyages from China is expected to reduce freight volumes, thereby lowering...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/mass-layoffs-in-trucking-are-coming-says-consulting-firm

Bancarrota de Nikola Un control de realidad para alternativas diesel

La promesa de flete de cero emisiones ha sufrido un gran revés con la bancarrota de Nikola Corp. Una empresa que una vez se posicionó como disruptor en la industria del transporte de transporte está muriendo una muerte lenta. El fabricante de camiones eléctrico e hidrógeno, una vez anunciado como...

https://fullavantenews.com/bancarrota-de-nikola-un-control-de-realidad-para-alternativas-diesel/?lang=es

Nikola’s Bankruptcy a Reality Check for Diesel Alternatives

The promise of zero-emission freight has suffered a big setback with Nikola Corp.’s bankruptcy. A company that once positioned itself as a disruptor in the trucking industry is dying a slow death. The electric- and hydrogen-powered truck manufacturer, once heralded as the Tesla of trucking, struggled with financial instability, supply chain challenges and a series of setbacks that ultimately led to its demise.

But Nikola’s downfall is bigger than just one company. It raises real questions about...

https://www.freightwaves.com/playbook/nikolas-bankruptcy-a-reality-check-for-diesel-alternatives

How Fleets Can Select and Qualify the Best Available Drivers

The trucking industry is built on the backs of skilled, reliable drivers. Fleets make the mistake of assuming that a commercial driver’s license (CDL) is the only qualification that matters. The reality is that not all CDL holders are created equal. Fleet operational and regulatory success hinges on selecting drivers who are not just legally certified but also match the specific demands of the fleet, the equipment, the mode and the type of freight being hauled.

A one-size-fits-all hiring...

https://www.freightwaves.com/playbook/how-fleets-can-select-and-qualify-the-best-available-drivers

The Road That Built Me

My name’s Rob Carpenter, and I’m your go-to driver voice for The Playbook. Whether you’re driving out on the road or running your own trucking business, I’m here to help you cut through the noise and figure out what actually works at a practical level. The Playbook, Roadmap, and Masterclass are all about giving you the real-world tools and strategies to succeed, no fluff, just straight-up practical advice. I grew up on a backwoods Virginia farm, raised by my grandparents and great-grandparents...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-road-that-built-me

Bridging the Divide in the Truck Parking Debate

The trucking industry is at a crossroads when it comes to truck parking. Rising operational costs, shrinking profit margins, and the emergence of services like Truck Parking Club are intensifying the debate over free vs. paid parking. At the heart of this issue is balancing driver needs, property rights, security, and fair compensation.

Technology has made it easier than ever for drivers to locate parking spaces. Yet, the fundamental question remains: should truck drivers have to pay for...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/bridging-the-divide-in-the-truck-parking-debate

Fighting Back Against Truck Accident Fraud and Why Visibility Matters

The trucking industry has come under siege in recent years with everything from higher taxes, high fuel costs, low-rate freight and increased insurance premiums to cargo theft, carrier ID theft and nuclear verdicts from highway accident litigation. Another recent development for carriers that must be considered is staged accidents designed to exploit insurance claims and extract massive settlements from carriers. These fraudulent schemes often orchestrated by criminal networks have plagued...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fighting-back-against-truck-accident-fraud-and-why-visibility-matters

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