remember that this truck, the modern toyota hilux, is basically illegal to own in the US because your politicians hate you

remember that this truck, the modern toyota hilux, is basically illegal to own in the US because your politicians hate you pic.twitter.com/GzECpItqD6

— doomer (@uncledoomer) July 19, 2026

The modern Toyota Hilux.

AMERICAN TRUCKERS UNITED: A California-based motor carrier had one of its drivers — a man from Mexico — behind the wheel of a big rig while tweaked out on meth.

🚨ALARMING: Mexico truck driver operating a semi in the US while high on methamphetamine gets arrested

A California-based motor carrier had one of its drivers — a man from Mexico — behind the wheel of a big rig while tweaked out on meth. https://t.co/dGHY8LsbbV pic.twitter.com/DsiS9WjLed

— American Truckers United (@atutruckers) July 18, 2026

STEVE CORTES: Wow. Corrupt licenses to drive for foreigners — a huge issue, especially the “CDL mills” that hand out trucker licenses to totally unqualified and non-English speaking illegals.

Wow. Corrupt licenses to drive for foreigners — a huge issue, especially the “CDL mills” that hand out trucker licenses to totally unqualified and non-English speaking illegals.

I’m headed to Maine this week to film and I’ll investigate this very issue there! https://t.co/LTsHYdVuLj

— Steve Cortes (@CortesSteve) July 12, 2026

200,000 CDL Illegal Alien Drivers on the Roads in the US?

This is insane

New 2026 House Oversight Committee hearing reveals a whistleblower inside USPS says there are so many drivers with non-domiciled CDLs, it isn’t feasible to stop the practice

Meaning there are so many illegal drivers the USPS does business with, it doesn’t make… pic.twitter.com/hZzlMatFTm

— Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes) June 8, 2026

It took less than 24 hours for brokers to tighten the belt after the Supreme Court ruled that brokers could be held liable for carrier accidents WOW!

It took less than 24 hours for brokers to tighten the belt after the Supreme Court ruled that brokers could be held liable for carrier accidents WOW!

#Truckers #trucking #truckinglife @topfans pic.twitter.com/MEnvzcKkar

— GRANDPA’s FREE ADVICE (@GOP_is_Gutless) May 16, 2026

WALL ST. APES: These new autonomous trucks are by the company Fountainhead and use Ai, allowing 24/7 operations

American in Texas came across one of the new driverless trucks

They are already being used to transport huge loads, this truck has 3 trailers

These new autonomous trucks are by the company Fountainhead and use Ai, allowing 24/7 operations pic.twitter.com/cfGPOi0aNx

— Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes) March 16, 2026

It does not seem like this is a nationwide trend. 

CRAIG FULLER: 5,000 Americans died in truck-related accidents last year. The scary part? In many cases, we don't even know who is behind the wheel.

5,000 Americans died in truck-related accidents last year. The scary part? In many cases, we don't even know who is behind the wheel.

See the latest episode of Brake Check, out now! pic.twitter.com/VzjrRZG2Ko

— FreightWaves (@FreightWaves) March 2, 2026

Brake Check. 

CRAIG FULLER, FOUNDER & CEO of FREIGHT WAVES: "If you cheat, you win". We have "schools" self-certifying drivers in 2 days for $500 when it should take 12 weeks of rigorous training. This isn't a shortage; it's a safety crisis.

"If you cheat, you win". We have "schools" self-certifying drivers in 2 days for $500 when it should take 12 weeks of rigorous training. This isn't a shortage; it's a safety crisis. pic.twitter.com/ryX8WUhfmd

— FreightWaves (@FreightWaves) March 2, 2026

BLAKEUS: when a driver is placed out of service for violating the elp (english language proficiency) it is TEMPORARY. Often times when an officer leaves, they resume driving. They do not lose their cdl or ability to operate. a tactic to keep the loads moving.

Please understand that when a driver is placed out of service for violating the elp (english language proficiency) it is TEMPORARY. Often times when an officer leaves, they resume driving. They do not lose their cdl or ability to operate. a tactic to keep the loads moving. THEY…

— 🚚Blake🇺🇸 (@Fosfamily) March 1, 2026

from Blake,

Please understand that when a driver is placed out of service for violating the elp (english language proficiency) it is TEMPORARY. Often times when an officer leaves, they resume driving. They do not lose their cdl or ability to operate. a tactic to keep the loads moving. THEY know if they have a NON English speaking driver to place a better speaking one with them. That way the truck keeps moving. This is why Connors Law, in conjunction with Dalilah Law is imperative.

HUSTLEBITCH: 🚨 AUTO PARTS MANUFACTURERS COLLAPSE — FACTORIES SHUT DOWN AND PARTS ARE DRYING UP, “WE’RE IN DEEP TROUBLE”

🚨 AUTO PARTS MANUFACTURERS COLLAPSE — FACTORIES SHUT DOWN AND PARTS ARE DRYING UP, “WE’RE IN DEEP TROUBLE”

A repair shop owner says the industry is in “deep trouble.” And what he’s seeing is alarming:

• Major remanufacturers like Cardone and Trico filed Chapter 11
•… pic.twitter.com/foeG6eYUJN

— HustleBitch (@HustleBitch_) February 27, 2026

Cardone repair parts. 

JAMES E. THORNE: This sharp increase signals booming demand for industrial freight — steel, lumber, and machinery — as carriers reject contract loads for higher-paying spot shipments.

The US economy is gaining momentum.

Flatbed rejection rates have surged to 40%, surpassing records from 2021 at the height of COVID. This sharp increase signals booming demand for industrial freight — steel, lumber, and machinery — as carriers reject contract loads for… https://t.co/x6ybgWPaKo

— James E. Thorne (@DrJStrategy) February 25, 2026

CRAIG FULLER: There is a massive security and safety crisis tied to human trafficking that bring in new truck drivers and pay them wages far below minimum wage to drive American trucks.

This is happening.

There is a massive security and safety crisis tied to human trafficking that bring in new truck drivers and pay them wages far below minimum wage to drive American trucks. https://t.co/vG3JPSr8sS

— Craig Fuller 🛩🚛🚂⚓️ (@FreightAlley) February 25, 2026

Trump Admin Mandates English-Only Tests For Truckers Seeking Commercial Driver's Licenses

Trump Admin Mandates English-Only Tests For Truckers Seeking Commercial Driver's Licenses  https://t.co/R3zKUiYiss

— zerohedge (@zerohedge) February 22, 2026

CRAIG FULLER: Trucking tied to midwest manufacturing is starting to really light up.

Interesting development happening in our two tender rejection indices:

OTRI is the legacy rejection index. It has a large retail and manufacturing. but lacked a ton of CPG.

When we introduced the STRI index, we added are more CPG and food (with far more reefer and regional… pic.twitter.com/wJFfhQTRQt

— Craig Fuller 🛩🚛🚂⚓️ (@FreightAlley) February 19, 2026

Interesting development happening in our two tender rejection indices: OTRI is the legacy rejection index. It has a large retail and manufacturing. but lacked a ton of CPG. When we introduced the STRI index, we added are more CPG and food (with far more reefer and regional freight) and combined it with the legacy OTRI data. STRI is a better indicator (2x as large dataset) and while the indexes follow closely, there are times when they reveal interesting things when they diverge. We are seeing a very small slow down in the reefer [i.e., refrigerator] market, largely due to a "cooling" of protect from freeze as warmer weather exist. This is showing up in the STRI index, which has had a small drop this week. Interestingly, the legacy OTRI index is showing the market is firming, rather that cooling. Analysis: trucking capacity that is focused on retail and manufacturing (non CPG) are starting to outpace the CPG-heavier STRI index.

Trucking tied to midwest manufacturing is starting to really light up. 

Tender rejections in freight (particularly in the trucking and truckload logistics industry) refer to situations where a carrier (like a trucking company) declines or refuses a load offer (called a "tender") from a shipper under a pre-existing contract.

This is an insane map of tender rejections by region.

We haven't seen a map like this since 2021.

Activity in auto, energy, and rust-belt equipment manufacturing is having a hell of a rebound in 2026.  pic.twitter.com/aPZZlov4fU

— Craig Fuller 🛩🚛🚂⚓️ (@FreightAlley) February 19, 2026

Tender rejections.  

Feds expand non-domiciled CDL crackdown to Illinois. State risks losing $128M in highway funding over immigrant truckers

Well, this seems like a big enough concern to alter the states' policies.  

Feds expand non-domiciled CDL crackdown to Illinois

State risks losing $128M in highway funding over immigrant truckers

This would be the most impactful crackdown thus far to the capacity map https://t.co/njyVsIeT5I

— Craig Fuller 🛩🚛🚂⚓️ (@FreightAlley) February 18, 2026

FreightWaves.  

FREIGHT WAVES: Did you know 80% of safety professionals started behind the wheel? Trucking isn't just a job; it’s a career launchpad.

Did you know 80% of safety professionals started behind the wheel?

Trucking isn't just a job; it’s a career launchpad. pic.twitter.com/zc0XS1CFqz

— FreightWaves (@FreightWaves) February 17, 2026

FREIGHT WAVES. 

Meet Lindsey Trent, [LinkedIn] Co-Founder and President of the Next Generation in Trucking Association! With her extensive industry experience and passion for building a skilled, diverse workforce, Lindsey is dedicated to promoting trucking careers and connecting young people to training opportunities. Don’t miss her presentation, “How to Get Involved with Your Local Schools: It Is Easier Than You Think!” where she’ll share practical tips on engaging with schools to promote trucking careers. #TTW24 #NavigatingNewHorizons. Tank Truck. Next Gen.

CRAIG FULLER: ELP violation out of service is up to 95 per day. I believe this will continue to go up as law enforcement takes this issue seriously.

ELP violation out of service is up to 95 per day.

I believe this will continue to go up as law enforcement takes this issue do seriously. pic.twitter.com/R2ahbPHHNc

— Craig Fuller 🛩🚛🚂⚓️ (@FreightAlley) February 18, 2026