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Teamsters Claim Union Win for Amazon Yard Drivers in Indiana; Amazon Denies It
The Teamsters say Amazon yard truck drivers at the OIL9 site in Merrillville, Indiana, have unionized. Amazon says no union represents any of its sites.
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Parked Trucks Hit in 42.2% of Mexico Cargo Thefts in Q3
Thefts from parked trucks reached 42.2% of Mexico cargo theft incidents in the third quarter, per Overhaul. See where, when and what thieves targeted.
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Colorado Floods Close Wolf Creek Pass, Send Truckers on Long Detours
Flooding in southwest Colorado closed Wolf Creek Pass and a US 160 bridge. CDOT detour routes for trucks to Pagosa Springs and Durango and repair status.
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Produce Reefer Spot Rates Hit $3.83 a Mile, 40% Above a Year Ago
USDA produce reefer rates averaged $3.83 per mile in the week ending Nov. 3, up 40% from last year, while volume fell 3%. Lane-by-lane changes inside.
Can You Drive a Truck Interstate Under 21? The Age Rule in 2026
Most states license 18-year-olds for trucks that stay inside the state. Crossing a state line is a federal matter, and the one pilot that opened it to younger drivers expired in November 2025.
CDL Disqualification Offenses and How Long Each One Lasts
Federal rules set minimum CDL disqualifications for major offenses, serious traffic violations, railroad crossings and out-of-service orders. Some apply even to tickets in your own car.
New Entrant Safety Audit: What FMCSA Checks in Your First 18 Months
Every new USDOT carrier goes through FMCSA's New Entrant Safety Assurance Program. One missing drug testing program or uninsured run can fail the audit on its own.
How to Become a Freight Broker: Authority, BOC-3 and the $75,000 Bond
Broker authority takes a USDOT number, a $300 application, a process agent and $75,000 in financial security. Rules adopted in 2023 now let FMCSA suspend brokers whose bond is drawn down.
How Weigh Stations Work and How PrePass and Drivewyze Bypass Them
Weigh stations check weight, credentials and safety, and bypass systems decide in seconds which trucks can keep rolling. What happens at the scale and what gets a truck pulled in.