Trucking
Operating costs reached a record $2.34 per mile in 2025 as carriers faced higher expenses and thin profit margins.
Farmers should monitor the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger and conditions along the Mississippi River and Panama Canal as they plan for harvest.
Veteran and independent trucker Lewie Pugh explains how the Freedom Haulers Initiative aims to help military veterans transition into civilian trucking careers.
EPA Region 6 Administrator Scott Mason explains how proposed diesel rule changes could impact truckers, farmers, and the broader economy.
Lewie Pugh with OOIDA states that the EPA’s updated diesel emissions proposal does not fully meet the needs of small-truck operators and agriculture-dependent businesses.
NCBA is focused on hours-of-service regulations and support for increased truck weight limits, which would allow haulers to move more cattle with fewer trucks.
OOIDA’s Lewie Pugh discusses a new bipartisan surface transportation bill, industry efforts to address regulatory concerns, investments in truck parking and freight infrastructure, and the outlook for transportation policy.
Soy Transportation Coalition’s Mike Steenhoek discusses the proposed six-axle truck pilot program and its potential impacts on agriculture and freight transportation.
Strong rail and ocean demand support grain movement, but weak barge traffic and high diesel costs keep freight pressure elevated.