The DEA is creating a proposed rule to reschedule marijuana to Schedule III. (Charlie Riedel/Associated Press) July 7, 2026 3:23 pm, EDT key takeaways: On June 29, a coalition led by the American Trucking Associations urged four federal agencies to coordinate marijuana testing as the DEA moves to reschedule the drug. The group said the
SMBs are generally a priority target for carriers due to the high margins available. (vitfo/Getty Images) July 6, 2026 3:41 pm, EDT key takeaways: The DHL Express US survey found that most SMBs meet or exceed 2026 expectations, indicating support for trucking margins, especially LTL carriers. The survey said 38% outperformed first-half plans, 36% met
NFI appeared in the 2026 rankings for the top truckload/dedicated, refrigerated, flatbed/heavy specialized, intermodal/drayage and tank/bulk carriers in North America. (nfi) June 27, 2026 at 7:00 am EDT key takeaways: North American trucking sectors reported mixed 2025 results, with the truckload and dedicated segments exemplifying the choppy business environment. Weak demand and excess capacity put
John E. Wren served as president of the American Trucking Association in 1998–99. (Courtesy of Minnesota Trucking Association) June 25, 2026 12:36 pm, EDT key takeaways: John E. Wren led Lakeville Motor Express since 1979, growing it from 10 employees to a regional LTL carrier with over 500 trucks. He served as president of the
The automobile is celebrating its 140th birthday this year. The first patented “horseless carriage”, built in 1886, started the automobile revolution that eventually saw almost the entire world unite. However, John T. Ward and his son, William, were too busy to sit around and wait for Benz and Daimler’s