A long-haul truck driver is in custody awaiting extradition to Washington state after police say he spent a December night hunting women and children in a central Washington college town. The case fits a pattern the FBI has been tracking for over two decades. The Ellensburg Police Department announced this week that the 35-year-old suspect,… Continue reading Mexican National Arrested at Border After Alleged Kidnapping Spree Fits Pattern FBI Has Tracked for Decades
Month: January 2026
North Carolina’s 54% CDL Failure Rate Exposes Licensing Rot
When Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Thursday that 54% of North Carolina’s non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses failed federal review, the number landed like a gut punch to an industry already reeling from systemic failures in state licensing programs. Of the 50 CDLs FMCSA auditors examined, 27 were issued in direct violation of federal regulations. Nearly… Continue reading North Carolina’s 54% CDL Failure Rate Exposes Licensing Rot
Former, current USA Truck execs acquire TL carrier from DSV
Arkansas-based truckload carrier, USA Truck, has been acquired by a group of its current and former leaders from Danish freight forwarder DSV. Financial terms of the transaction, which closed on Friday, were not disclosed. The group includes current CEO George Henry and Zachary King, its former chief financial officer. Henry will continue to lead the… Continue reading Former, current USA Truck execs acquire TL carrier from DSV
Susquehanna upgrades American Airlines and Sun Country on projected demand recovery
In a bullish client note released today as a preview for Q4 earnings, Susquehanna’s Christopher N. Stathoulopoulos upgraded American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL) and Sun Country Airlines Holdings Inc. (SNCY) to Positive ratings, citing a favorable industry outlook and company-specific catalysts. Stathoulopoulos raised AAL’s price target to $20 per share from $14, and SNCY’s price… Continue reading Susquehanna upgrades American Airlines and Sun Country on projected demand recovery
New Engine Oil Standards Are Coming — Here’s What Truckers Actually Need to Know
Starting January 1, 2027, new heavy-duty diesel engines will hit the road. And when engines change, oil has to change with them. That’s the entire story. Under upcoming EPA regulations, heavy-duty diesel engines must achieve significant emissions reductions: an 80% decrease in nitrogen oxides (NOx) and a 50% cut in particulate matter. Furthermore, these rules… Continue reading New Engine Oil Standards Are Coming — Here’s What Truckers Actually Need to Know