Excargo is excited for our annual celebration of Driver Appreciation Week, September 14-18, alongside the American Trucking Associations’ nationwide recognition of professional drivers!
During the week, we’ll show appreciation to our valued owner-operators and recognize their diligence, professionalism, safety focus, and essential role in keeping freight moving.
We look forward to another great week celebrating the drivers who help Excargo thrive!
BNSF is pushing back against the proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger, warning it could reduce competition and lead to higher freight rates for shippers and increased costs for consumers. The proposed combination continues to face scrutiny as federal regulators review its potential impact on the U.S. rail and supply chain network.
Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz continues to face major disruptions as security concerns continue in the region. ADNOC reported three vessel attacks within a week, adding to ongoing challenges for commercial traffic moving through the key global trade route.
The Economic Alliance Houston Port Region will host its annual Gulf Coast Industry Forum on September 17 at the Pasadena Convention Center. The region’s largest industry event brings together leaders from the petrochemical, maritime, logistics, government, and business communities to share insights that impact the Houston Port Region and Gulf Coast economy.
The FMCSA is seeking to make English-language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers a formal federal rule. The proposed change would strengthen existing standards that require drivers to communicate effectively in English and to understand highway signs and official instructions, while creating a more consistent enforcement framework across the industry.
FreightWaves will host its virtual Enterprise Fleet Summit on September 23, bringing together trucking professionals to explore strategies for stronger, more efficient fleet operations.
Topics will include AI and technology, driver recruitment and retention, FMCSA regulations, electrification, and forecasts for freight capacity and rates.
A three-day federal enforcement operation across four Midwestern states resulted in 86 driver arrests and 766 drivers and vehicles being placed out of service. The initiative focused on driver qualifications, vehicle safety, CDL compliance, and licensing fraud, reflecting increased federal scrutiny across the trucking industry.
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