(Foto: Jim Allen/Freightwaves) Por qué más camiones no solucionarán el problema, y en realidad podría destrozar el mercado spot Un nuevo proyecto de ley acaba de caer en Washington – el Fortalecimiento de las cadenas de suministro a través de la Ley de Incentivos para el conductor de camiones – Y...
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This New Bill Could Crash the Spot Market – Here’s What Small Carriers Need to Know
A new bill just dropped in Washington – the Strengthening Supply Chains Through Truck Driver Incentives Act – and it’s being pitched as a solution to fix the “driver shortage,” unclog the supply chain and lower costs for American families. Congressman Zach Nunn of Iowa introduced this legislation, which he claims will help recruit more drivers to an already strained supply.
Sounds...
The Playbook Makes a Bold Debut at MATS 2025
LOUISVILLE, KY — The Playbook, a newly launched knowledge hub and support platform for small fleets and owner-operators, made a powerful first appearance at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) this weekend, offering a fresh, on-the-ground perspective and leaving a lasting impression on the industry.
Throughout the three-day event, The Playbook team handed out over 500 copies of its inaugural Small Carrier Almanac, a quarterly publication packed with insights, tools, and planning guidance...
https://www.freightwaves.com/playbook/the-playbook-makes-a-bold-debut-at-mats-2025
SFOO Summit: Navigating the trucking downturn – Adam Wingfield’s Playbook for Success
This fireside chat recap is from FreightWaves’ Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit on Wednesday.
The trucking industry’s yearslong roller coaster ride from COVID highs to post-pandemic lows was especially impactful for smaller trucking companies. For small fleets and owner-operators, the boom then prolonged bust cycle is a central theme.
In a keynote address at the Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit, Adam Wingfield, founder of Innovative Logistics Group, candidly assessed the current market and...
What It Means for the Industry as FMCSA Eliminates MC Numbers in 2025
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced some major changes, perhaps none more significant than overhauling its carrier identification system. By Oct. 1, 2025, the agency plans to phase out Motor Carrier (MC) numbers and transition entirely to USDOT numbers. This move is part of an effort to modernize carrier registration, reduce fraud, and streamline compliance processes. While the change may seem like a minor administrative update, it carries significant implications for...
Evolving Beyond Reactive Maintenance Models to Predictive Success
Fleet maintenance has long been an area where outdated practices collide with modern technology, creating a divide between those who embrace data-driven efficiency and those who remain stuck in the reactive, break-fix, put-out-fires mentality. While the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires preventive maintenance programs, compliance doesn’t always mean a fleet operates safely or cost-effectively. The real difference is how fleets approach maintenance, whether reactive,...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/evolving-beyond-reactive-maintenance-models-to-predictive-success
Fleet Technology to Keep Fleets Prepared For CVSA Safety Blitzes in 2025
Every year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has a series of safety enforcement initiatives to identify unsafe vehicles and drivers, reduce crashes, and promote compliance with federal regulations. These blitzes, which occur across the United States, Canada and Mexico, involve thousands of inspectors conducting roadside inspections, reviewing driver records and assessing vehicle conditions.
For fleets, these initiatives can be a make-or-break moment. Failing an inspection can lead...
Uncertainty as Biden Visa Expansion, Trump Immigration Policies Collide
The Biden administration’s December expansion of the H-2B visa program, which nearly doubles the available permits for foreign truck drivers and other nonagricultural workers in 2025, was hailed as a solution to what some argue is an ongoing truck driver shortage. The initiative, which adds 64,716 supplemental visas on top of the 66,000 annual H-2B visas, was intended to give U.S. employers, including trucking companies, greater access to foreign labor to fill seasonal and temporary job...
Fuel Conservation Strategies for Fleets
Fuel is among trucking fleets’ biggest operational expenses, accounting for between 15% and 30% of total costs. With fluctuating diesel prices and increasing concerns over fuel fraud and inefficiencies, fleet owners must implement more innovative strategies to manage consumption without compromising productivity. Effective fuel conservation improves fleet efficiency, enhances driver accountability, and extends vehicle life while reducing environmental impact.
As technology advances, data-driven...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fuel-conservation-strategies-for-fleets
How to Maximize Your MATS Experience as a Small Carrier/Owner-Operator
Attending the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) can be overwhelming. With over 50,000 attendees, thousands of vendors, and over a million square feet of exhibition space, it’s easy to get lost in the spectacle. If you go in without a plan, you’ll end up wandering aimlessly, snapping pictures, and walking away with a bag full of brochures but no real business impact. If you’re intentional, MATS can be one of the most productive events of your year.
I remember my first time at MATS over a decade...