WASHINGTON — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has called on Congress to immediately eliminate what it deems “unsafe” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) exemptions and waivers, warning that they undermine safety and contribute to driver turnover in an industry already suffering from a prolonged freight recession. In a letter sent on Tuesday to House and Senate… Continue reading OOIDA urges Congress to prioritize safety over ‘cheap labor’
Month: October 2025
SCOTUS to decide fate of bread drivers: are they interstate?
For the second time in the last two years, the transportation of bread will be the focus of a Supreme Court case involving the rights of the drivers who deliver those loaves and other baked goods. The case is also the second transportation-related case the Supreme Court has selected for review this term. It earlier… Continue reading SCOTUS to decide fate of bread drivers: are they interstate?
Customer Spotlight: LDi (Logistics Dynamics) + Carrier Management Suite
Buffalo, NY Full truckload, less-than-truckload, intermodal, and port services https://shipldi.com/ Mike Cannistra, Executive VP of Truckload Overview Logistic Dynamic LLC (Logistic Dynamics or LDi) is using Carrier Management Suite (CMS) to cast a smaller net, cutting through carrier noise, boosting day-to-day efficiency, and strengthening carrier relationships without sacrificing volume or service. The result: more time… Continue reading Customer Spotlight: LDi (Logistics Dynamics) + Carrier Management Suite
Flatbed report: U.S. manufacturing backlogs drop weakening truckload demand
U.S. manufacturing new order backlogs have dramatically normalized over the past two years, moving from historic highs to a slow pace. This shift signals a significant change in industrial activity. Given that domestic manufacturing largely drives freight demand, these backlog trends act as an indicator of current demand strength. The Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM)… Continue reading Flatbed report: U.S. manufacturing backlogs drop weakening truckload demand
Tariffs, trade changes hit Port of Oakland volumes
The Port of Oakland handled 178,942 twenty foot equivalent units (TEUs) in September, off 6.6% year-over-year and 7% from August as market adjustments amid tariff uncertainty and shifting global trade flows overran typical seasonal trends. Loaded imports totaled 75,716 TEUs, a decline of 7.9% from September 2024, while loaded exports reached 60,123 TEUs, down 2.2%.… Continue reading Tariffs, trade changes hit Port of Oakland volumes