Ex-trucking manager charged in $500K embezzlement scheme
Federal authorities have charged Dustin Jarrard, former operations manager at Tribe Transportation, with wire fraud for allegedly embezzling over $500,000 from the Georgia-based trucking company. Prosecutors claim Jarrard exploited his role from May 2018 to May 2024 by submitting fraudulent reimbursement requests, some involving drivers who never worked at the company. He also enlisted actual […]
1,500 Truck Drivers Taken Out of Service for Poor English Following Transportation Department Directive
In a move to enhance road safety, the U.S. Department of Transportation has begun enforcing English-language proficiency requirements for commercial truck drivers. Under new guidelines issued by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, 1,500 drivers have been taken off the road within just 30 days for failing to meet the standard. The regulation, which had been in […]
US – EU trade deal wards off further escalation but will raise costs for companies, consumers
The newly announced U.S.-EU trade agreement introduces a 15% tariff on most European goods, averting a steeper 30% hike that had been threatened. While this provides temporary relief from escalating trade tensions, it significantly raises import costs. These increased costs are expected to impact U.S. consumers through higher prices and put pressure on profit margins […]
400 truck operator, Carroll Fulmer, ceases operations
Carroll Fulmer Logistics, a Florida-based trucking firm with over 70 years in operation, has halted operations amid mounting financial pressure. The company operated 400 trucks and 1,700 trailers and is laying off approximately 600 employees, offering 60 days’ severance. Despite securing a $27 million credit line from Gordon Brothers in May, a surge of legal […]
Del Monte Foods Bankruptcy Sparks Financial Risk for Trucking Firms
The recent reversal of the Biden-era humanitarian parole program by the Trump administration is already causing significant disruptions across industries, particularly affecting major employers like Amazon. This policy shift, temporarily upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court on May 30, rescinds work permits previously granted to over 500,000 immigrants from countries such as Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, […]
Del Monte Foods bankruptcy threatens $1.35M loss for carrier
Del Monte Foods has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, potentially leaving Saddle Creek Logistics Services, a warehousing and transportation company operating about 400 trucks, with a $1.35 million unsecured claim. While Saddle Creek reported $922 million in gross revenue in 2024, the bankruptcy adds strain to an already challenging freight market marked by tariffs and […]
Truck Parking Club Accepts Strategic Investment from CAT Scale Company to Ramp Growth
Truck Parking Club has secured a significant investment from CAT Scale, North America’s leading truck weighing network, indicating strong industry support for solving the truck parking shortage. CAT Scale, with nearly 50 years of experience and over 2,275 locations, brings invaluable expertise and credibility to the partnership. Announced at the Walcott Truckers Jamboree, the deal […]
Amazon ups maximum box length for FBA orders
Amazon has increased the maximum box length for Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) orders in the U.S. from 25 inches to 36 inches, which is effective from June 20. Letting other size and weight limits remain the same. The change allows sellers to redesign packaging, potentially cutting logistics costs and aligning with industry standards. Amazon confirmed […]
Truckers renew push for guaranteed overtime pay
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is again pressuring Congress to overturn a provision in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 that exempts motor carriers from paying overtime to truck drivers. Despite OOIDA’s efforts, the recent One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump excluded changes to the FLSA, leaving truckers excluded […]