Month: January 2026

U.S. Bank and DAT Freight & Analytics announced Tuesday a collaboration to launch a new quarterly research report on U.S. truck freight rates. The new report complements the existing U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index, which the bank has published quarterly since 2017. While the Freight Payment Index focuses on shipment volumes and spending data derived… Continue reading U.S. Bank, DAT launch quarterly truck freight rates report

The National Retail Federation predicted retail sales in November and December of 2025, will grow between 3.7% and 4.2% over 2024. That translates to total spending between $1.01 trillion and $1.02 trillion. By comparison, 2024’s holiday sales rose 4.3% over 2023 to reach $976.1 billion. While consumer demand remains strong, consumer expectation hits new heights.… Continue reading  SPS Commerce’s new tech marries AI and retail supply chain efficiency

Autonomous trucking technology is advancing rapidly. As with any emerging technology, questions arise when it fails or underperforms. A key challenge for the autonomous vehicle community is that technological development is outpacing legal frameworks, creating potential complications. One major issue is product liability lawsuits, in which plaintiffs sue manufacturers or sellers, alleging a product caused… Continue reading Autonomous trucking faces growing product liability risks 

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended its temporary waiver allowing CDL holders to carry paper medical examiner certificates yet again. The new extension runs from Jan. 11 through April 10, 2026. Eight states still haven’t implemented a system that was supposed to be live by June 2018. This isn’t a technology problem. This… Continue reading FMCSA Extends Paper Med Card Waiver and What’s Behind The Endless Extensions

WASHINGTON — Truck crash victim advocates are urging the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to reject the American Trucking Association’s request to extend the agency’s pilot program allowing those under age 21 to obtain an interstate commercial driver’s license. In a formal letter filed with FMCSA on Monday, the Truck Safety Coalition, along with partners… Continue reading Safety groups urge FMCSA to kill SDAP extension