Trucking Industry News

An Ohio logistics company is teaming up with autonomous tech company Einride to roll out driverless, cab-less electric trucks that will begin moving cargo between warehouses this summer.

According to the EEOC lawsuit against Central Transport, the issue went far beyond just a hiring dispute. Federal investigators alleged that qualified female applicants were repeatedly passed over for jobs across multiple terminals nationwide, while less-experienced male drivers were hired instead. Some women even claimed they watched their applications get thrown in the trash after applying. The company agreed to pay $5.5 million to settle the case, though it denied wrongdoi

A major crash on the Interstate 10 bridge near Lake Charles has forced authorities to shut down all lanes of traffic in both directions, bringing one of Louisiana’s busiest freight corridors to a complete stop. The incident occurred near Milepost 28 in Calcasieu Parish, prompting a large emergency response as crews worked the scene and assessed the situation. Officials confirmed that both eastbound and westbound lanes were closed while first responders managed the crash and s

Inbound spot rates across the country show a wide spread, reflecting how uneven freight demand and truck capacity remain in early 2026. The gap between stronger and weaker markets is significant enough to materially change weekly gross revenue for independent carriers running the same number of miles. That variation continues to shape where trucks reposition, how lanes are selected, and which markets owner-operators prioritize when planning their weeks. For owner-operators, t