Truck Safe’s Brandon Wiseman breaks down the most common compliance mistakes that get small fleets shut down. From personal conveyance and CDL violations to new 2025 rules on med cards and English proficiency, this is essential reading for owner-operators and small carriers.
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Southern U.S. remains a hotspot for flatbed freight, with Texas, Mississippi, and Alabama showing the highest demand, while the Midwest and Northwest remain soft.
Back in April 2025, President Trump signed an executive order to crack down on how states issue non-domiciled CDLs — and now, that order is being enforced through a nationwide audit.
A major trucking industry change is here — starting June 25, CDL drivers nationwide can be placed out of service if they fail an English language proficiency test at a roadside inspection.
Flatbed demand remained consistently strong across the Southeast and South-Central regions, particularly Texas and the surrounding states, while the Northwest and Northeast experienced persistently weaker conditions.
Diesel prices in California are climbing. This Week in Trucking breaks down why fuel costs are up, what small carriers need to know, and simple ways to save money with smart fuel stops and discounts in 2025.
Flatbed trucks are showing higher activity and potential demand across the South and Southeast regions, particularly in Texas, Louisiana, and surrounding states.
Flatbed demand remains concentrated in the Southeast and lower Midwest, with Texas, Mississippi, and Georgia continuing to show strong activity,
Hassan Transportation shares how small carriers can build broker relationships, get access to better loads, and protect themselves from scams like double brokering and freight theft.
Flatbed truck demand remains concentrated in the South and Southeast, while much of the West and Northwest show relatively limited movement.
The demand patterns for flatbed trucks show moderate to high activity across much of the Midwest and South, with some stability in the West.
