Finances
Teamsters file emergency restraining order to prevent UPS from offering driver buyout
The Teamsters Union took emergency action in an attempt to prevent logistics giant United Parcel Service (UPS) from offering a second buyout to drivers....
Bill opens the door for tolling on Wyoming roadways
Wyoming lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) to enact tolls on roadways throughout the state. On February...
New York to significantly increase points assessed for certain driving violations, including over-height vehicles and bridge strikes
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYS DMV) will begin assessing increased point values for certain traffic violations, starting next week. Starting...
Truckers to pay electronic processing fee for using checks at Colorado Port of Entry locations
The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) informed drivers of a new check policy now in effect at Port of Entry locations statewide. Effective February 1,...
USDOT announces $118 million in funding to strengthen CDL standards, enhance enforcement, aid veterans in trucking
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced more than $100 million in funding towards projects intended to bolster Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) standards, increase enforcement,...
Truck stop chain Love’s acquires three freight factoring companies
Travel center operator Love's announced the acquisition of three freight factoring companies to bolster its financial services arm. On December 22, 2025, Love's Financial announced...
Trucking companies urge action over 1% ‘backdoor toll increase’ for commercial vehicles on New York State Thruway
Dozens of trucking companies are pressing state officials for action on what they are calling a "new backdoor toll increase" on the New York...
Ohio trucking co. operator sentenced to prison and $1.9 million in restitution for tax evasion scheme
An Ohio trucking company operator was sentenced this week in connection with a tax evasion scheme. On December 2, 2025, Louisville, Ohio, resident Alice...
Illinois lawmakers approve 30% toll hike for trucks
Lawmakers have advanced a bill that would significantly increase toll rates for both motorists and commercial vehicle drivers in Illinois. On October 31, 2025, Illinois...
Court rules that Texas county must return $41K seized from trucker as civil forfeiture action
This week, a Texas court sided with a trucker in a civil forfeiture case, ruling that Harris County must return tens of thousands of dollars...
FMCSA’s broker transparency rule pushed to 2026
Truckers awaiting the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) freight broker transparency rule will have to keep waiting until next spring, according to the...
UPS offers full-time drivers a buyout of $1,800 per year of service if they agree to resign
Package delivery giant UPS is offering drivers a financial compensation package if they voluntarily resign as the company undergoes a massive restructure. On Friday,...