Werner Enterprises CEO Derek Leathers says the U.S. truckload market has hit an unsustainable point: rates remain “horrible,” while a fast-changing tariff regime is reshaping equipment costs and shipper behavior. Speaking Oct. 2 at the WEX OTR Summit in San Antonio, Leathers cautioned that the industry needs a meaningful reset…
The U.S. Senate on October 3 confirmed Derek Barrs as administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, ending a long stretch of interim leadership at the nation’s top trucking regulator and handing industry and state partners a single, accountable decision-maker heading into the peak freight season. Barrs, a former…
The Truckload Carriers Association has begun a leadership transition after announcing that President Jim Ward intends to retire in the coming months, prompting the formation of a search committee and an open call for candidates. The move was disclosed Oct. 2–3, 2025, through official and trade outlets, with TCA describing…
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday, October 3, agreed to hear Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, a case that goes to the heart of whether federal law shields freight brokers from state tort claims alleging negligent carrier selection. The grant sets up a long-awaited test of 49 U.S.C. §14501(c) —…
The U.S. Senate on Friday, October 3, confirmed Derek D. Barrs to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, giving the agency its first Senate-confirmed chief in nearly three years and ending a prolonged stretch of acting leadership. The vote came as part of a late-week push to clear nominations…
The Truckload Carriers Association has begun a formal search for its next president after Jim Ward, who has led the group since 2022, said he will retire in the coming months. The association framed the move as a planned transition and said a committee has been formed to identify his…
What’s on the board today Texas remains a hotbed for crude and energy-adjacent hauling, with more than 200 owner-operator postings statewide on Indeed as of October 4, 2025. Pay ranges advertised this week include $3,000–$6,000 per week for crude oil haulers in Dilley and Midland, and a Dallas-based “home daily”…
National Overview – Saturday, October 4, 2025 Much of the central and eastern U.S. remains unusually warm today, while a western trough keeps weather unsettled across the Rockies and High Plains. Along the Southeast coast, persistent onshore flow maintains periods of heavy coastal showers, high surf, dangerous rip currents, and…
Werner Enterprises Chairman and CEO Derek Leathers put it bluntly this week: truckload carriers are staring at “horrible” rates while tariff uncertainty muddies what’s next. His assessment captures a market where pricing power remains elusive for fleets and the policy backdrop changes by the week. ([]()) Fresh signals from adjacent…
The U.S. Senate on Oct. 3 confirmed Derek Barrs as administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, installing a permanent leader at the nation’s top trucking‑safety agency after a lengthy vacancy. The confirmation followed the Senate’s move this week to fast‑track a slate of nominees via an en bloc…
