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How America’s Trucking Industry Reached a Breaking Point
The road hasn’t changed, but the industry behind it has. Veteran drivers are watching training standards collapse, rates plummet, and professionalism disappear. This isn’t a shortage problem. It’s a system that’s finally cracking under the weight of its own decisions.
Allegra Al Smadi
Dec 10, 20254 min read


Christmas and New Year's Day 2025 Oversize Travel Restrictions Guide
As we close out 2025, carriers, shippers, and project managers are once again navigating the annual Christmas and New Year’s oversize travel restrictions. Every state sets its own rules, but the pattern is clear: most DOTs pause or significantly limit oversize/overweight movement from December 24-26 and again from December 31-January 1.
Allegra Al Smadi
Dec 9, 202510 min read


Major I-40 Closures From Flooding & Rockslides Disrupt Oversize Routes — Here’s How My PEVO Can Help
Interstate 40, a vital east-west corridor for commercial freight, has been completely shut down again near the North Carolina–Tennessee...
Allegra Al Smadi
Jun 19, 20252 min read


Juneteenth Day 2025 Travel Restrictions Guide
Oversize Load Travel and Permit Restrictions on Juneteenth Day- Thursday, June 19th, 2025 Holiday Permit Office Closures and Restrictions...
Allegra Al Smadi
Jun 11, 20253 min read


Memorial Day 2025 Travel Restrictions Guide
Oversize Load Travel and Permit Restrictions on Memorial Day- Monday, May 26th, 2025 Holiday Permit Office Closures and Restrictions...
Allegra Al Smadi
May 20, 20257 min read


Christmas 2024 and New Year's 2025 OS/OW State DOT Travel Restrictions Guide
Holiday Permit Office Closures and Restrictions by State Alabama (AL) • Closed: December 25 & January 1. • Restrictions: No travel from...
Allegra Al Smadi
Dec 23, 20248 min read


Thanksgiving 2024 Travel Restrictions Guide
Transporting oversize (OS) and overweight (OW) freight is a challenge year-round, but doing so around a major holiday like Thanksgiving...
Allegra Al Smadi
Nov 25, 20247 min read


The Impact of Hurricane Milton on the Trucking Industry: Financial and Operational Consequences
As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida’s west coast, the trucking industry is once again facing severe disruptions, much like those...
Allegra Al Smadi
Oct 8, 20244 min read


ATTN Permittees: No permitted travel for Alabama from the end of August into September
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Vehicle Enforcement Office will be closed Monday, September 2nd, 2024. NO PERMITTED...
Allegra Al Smadi
Jul 23, 20241 min read


ATTN Permittees: No TxPROS Availability During Maintenance
The Texas Permitting and Routing Optimization System (TxPROS) is scheduled for maintenance, starting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23....
Allegra Al Smadi
Jul 22, 20241 min read


Navigating Disruption: Impact of Baltimore's Key Bridge Collapse on Heavy Haul and Pilot Car Industry
Photo Credit: Matt Rourke via AP News The recent collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge has sent shockwaves through the...
Allegra Al Smadi
Mar 27, 20242 min read


Tackling the $800 Million Trucking Fraud Challenge: TIA Warns Congress
The trucking industry, a vital artery of the U.S. supply chain, is facing an $800 million challenge due to rampant fraud, warns the...
Allegra Al Smadi
Jan 17, 20242 min read


Enhancing Safety and Comfort for Truckers: Wyoming's Interstate 80 Winter Freight/BUILD Project
In the vast expanse of Wyoming's highways, where winter storms can be relentless and highway closures a common occurrence, the Wyoming...
Allegra Al Smadi
Sep 3, 20232 min read


Fire Forces Closure of Third-Largest Oil Refinery in the US, Operated by Marathon
A storage tank fire that erupted at the Garyville refinery in southern Louisiana on August 25 has prompted Marathon Petroleum Corp. to...
Allegra Al Smadi
Aug 28, 20231 min read


Intense Competition Unfolds Over Yellow Corp.'s Terminals Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings
The race to acquire Yellow Corp.'s 169 terminals has ignited as the Nashville-based less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier navigates bankruptcy proceedings. This pivotal moment in the trucking industry's landscape has sparked substantial interest, with industry experts anticipating a forthcoming auction that could draw additional contenders beyond those that have already expressed interest. Yellow, a nationwide carrier, initiated its bankruptcy court protection on August 6, a move
Allegra Al Smadi
Aug 25, 20232 min read


Revolutionizing the Trucking Industry: Old Dominion, Yellow, and Estes Embrace Innovation
Trucking giant Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. has put forth a substantial offer of $1.5 billion to acquire Yellow Corp.'s 169 terminals,...
Allegra Al Smadi
Aug 24, 20231 min read


Exploring Werner's Appeals Verdict in Texas - A Legal Analysis
In the ever-evolving landscape of the trucking industry, legal matters often play a crucial role in shaping the way companies operate and...
Allegra Al Smadi
Aug 23, 20232 min read


Strengthening Safety Measures: FMCSA Renewal of Motor Carrier Accident Recordkeeping Requirements
In a recent development, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has invited public input on its decision to renew...
Allegra Al Smadi
Aug 14, 20232 min read


Empowering Efficiency: North Dakota's Trucking Industry Gains Flexibility with New Permitting Law
In a significant move towards enhancing efficiency and productivity in North Dakota's trucking industry, a new law has been passed that...
Allegra Al Smadi
Aug 9, 20233 min read


Navigating the Road Ahead: The Pilot Car Industry
In the vast and complex world of transportation, one industry often operates just under the radar but plays a crucial role in ensuring...
Allegra Al Smadi
Aug 9, 20233 min read
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