The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced the distribution of approximately $480 million in MCSAP grants. This significant funding, made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is directed towards preventing crashes, fatalities, and injuries involving CMVs.
Predatory towing practices have long plagued the trucking industry, causing significant financial strain on truckers and their companies. The FMCSA is stepping up to address these issues head-on, aiming to bring transparency and fairness to towing fees.
In a significant move to protect the integrity of the freight industry, bipartisan lawmakers have introduced a new bill aimed at combating freight fraud. The proposed legislation is about to provide much-needed protections and changes to an industry that is vital to our economy but frequently targets dishonest business practices.
The trucking industry is the backbone of America's economy, with over 700,000 owner-operators making up a significant part of the industry in the United States in 2024 according to various reports. But could the EPA’s upcoming regulation put in jeopardy the livelihood of the majority of these owner-operators?
