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Swift Partners with FleetForce to Open CDL Training Hub in Mobile

New Alabama training site creates direct pipeline from classroom to carrier employment as Southeast freight demand climbs.

Jun 19, 2026

Load Boards & Dispatch

C.H. Robinson BidBoardX Opens Committed Freight to Small Carriers

C.H. Robinson's BidBoardX lets certified carriers search and bid on committed freight online. What it changes for small fleets chasing steady lanes.

Equipment & OEM

Mexico Truck Exports Climb to 12,000 Units in May After Slow Start

Freightliner led production with 9,348 units in May, up 14% year over year, while International fell 20%. U.S. took 92% of exports through May.

USA Truck Launches Military Apprenticeship for Veteran Drivers

Van Buren carrier builds transition program for service members entering trucking.

General

J.B. Hunt Says Dedicated Fleets Will Gain From Supreme Court Ruling

Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II decision expected to shift more freight into dedicated contract carriage, according to J.B. Hunt executive.

Load Boards & Dispatch

C.H. Robinson BidBoardX Opens Committed Freight to Small Carriers

New digital tool lets certified carriers search and bid on contract freight without phone calls or email chains.

Compliance & FMCSA

Trucking Coalition Asks Court to Strip New York, California CDL Authority

SBTC filed June 10 petition seeking decertification orders after FMCSA found both states in substantial noncompliance with federal CDL rules.

Compliance & FMCSA

Hazmat Carriers Rack Up Thousands of English Proficiency Violations

FMCSA inspection data shows 200 carriers hauling placarded hazmat have been cited more than 3,000 times for drivers unable to read signs or communicate with officers. One Mexica…

Equipment & OEM

Class 8 Retail Sales Drop Year Over Year Despite May Uptick

New heavy-duty truck sales improved month-to-month in May 2026 but remain below prior-year levels as fleets hold back orders.

Fuel & Energy

Oil Falls Back to $80: Brent Down 3.2%, U.S. Crude at $78.72

Brent crude dropped 3.2% to $80.50 per barrel June 16, while U.S. benchmark crude fell $2.03 to $78.72. The slide continues a two-week retreat from the $98 peak.

Driver turnover survey is not an FMCSA compliance story

Spring 2026 turnover data carries no docket, no CSA change, no audit trigger. What small fleets must know about retention versus regulation.

Driver retention is not an FMCSA compliance story

Platform Science's 2026 Driver Experience Report shows 52% of drivers value technology, but no docket, no CSA change, no audit trigger ties retention to federal rules.