The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association remains “deeply skeptical” about driverless trucks now operating along Interstate 45 in Texas this week.  Aurora Innovation launched fully driverless trucks on the Texas interstate this week after completing their safety case – an assembly of evidence the company believes can prove that the autonomous trucks are ready to hit ...more

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reminding truckers that “residential streets aren’t truck stops” after recently citing a driver for illegal parking. On April 30, CHP’s Merced Division took to social media with a warning for the trucking community about parking in residential areas.According to CHP, Officer Garza issued a citation after spotting a semi ...more

Multiple semi trucks, trailers, buildings, and more were toppled by hurricane force winds in north Texas earlier this week.  The rain and high winds hit Baylor County, Texas on Tuesday, April 29th. Seymour, Texas reported a top wind gust of 106 mph, while 5 inch hail fell in Guthrie, Texas farther west. Drone video of the ...more

Werner's revenue in Q1 decreased 7% to $712.1 million from $769.1 million. (Werner Enterprises) Werner Enterprises reported first-quarter results were below expectations due to insurance costs, weather and customer activity, the carrier reported April 29. The Omaha, Neb.-based freight and logistics company posted a net loss attributable to itself of $10.1 million, or negative 16 ...more

The company raised prices to offset elevated cocoa costs. (Mondelez via YouTube) Mondelez International Inc. posted slower-than-expected sales growth as worries about inflation and the economy push U.S. consumers to prioritize essentials over cookies, crackers and sweets. The owner of the Oreo, Ritz and Cadbury brands said organic revenue, which excludes currency changes and other ...more

“Directly or indirectly, virtually all trucking companies are victims of cargo theft," ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello said during a roundtable hosted by the House T&I Committee. (Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) WASHINGTON — Freight industry stakeholders renewed calls for senior policymakers to advance legislation designed to respond to long-standing cargo theft concerns. American Trucking ...more

XPO posted net income of $69 million in Q1, compared with $67 million a year ago. Total revenue decreased by 3.2% to $1.95 billion from $2.02 billion. (XPO Inc.) XPO Inc. increased earnings 3% despite a year-over-year decline in revenue during the first quarter of 2025, the company reported April 30. The Greenwich, Conn.-based less-than-truckload ...more

A containership at the Port of Philadelphia. (Hannah Beier/Bloomberg) U.S. lawmakers are reintroducing legislation that aims to revive American shipbuilding, riding off momentum of an executive order from President Donald Trump announced in April. The bill would put duties on vessels owned or operated by a “country of concern” — namely China, Russia, Iran and ...more

Attendees check out at the latest commercial vehicle technologies on display at ACT Expo 2025 at the Anaheim Convention Center. (Seth Clevenger/Transport Topics) ANAHEIM, Calif. — With regulatory and policy changes reducing the urgency for fleet operators to deploy zero-emission trucks, other pathways to a more environmentally sustainable future are regaining momentum. Speakers and exhibitors ...more

Caterpillar is a bellwether for the health of the global economy. (Caterpillar Inc.) Caterpillar Inc. expects slightly lower sales this year if Trump administration tariffs remain in place and the economy dips into a recession in the second half. The guidance, in line with previous expectations, came as the heavy-equipment maker posted first-quarter earnings that ...more