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Pro Recycling Group is looking to hire a couple more drivers. Their routes are primarily in-state, and are able to accept newly licensed CDL drivers.
Interested candidates can send their resume to:
Judith Prado
📧 jprado@Prorecyclinggroup.com
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| San Diego, CA – Today, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), the trucking industry’s not-for-profit research organization, released its 21st annual Top Industry Issues report that identifies the trucking industry’s leading issues. This year’s list includes the Economy, Lawsuit Abuse Reform, Insurance Cost and Availability, and Truck Parking. The list also debuts four first-time issues including English Language Proficiency for Drivers and Artificial Intelligence in Trucking. “We’re in the third year of this extended freight recession and the pain is real,” said Andy Owens, A&M Transport President. “Operating costs climbed to their highest ever at the same time that freight pricing has bottomed out. ATRI’s annual analysis is so critical for our industry to not only quantify the issues, but more importantly, to understand what we can collectively do as an industry to address each.” While the Economy retained its #1 spot, Lawsuit Abuse Reform and Insurance Cost and Availability each rose one spot, to be the #2 and #3 top concerns, respectively. The lack of available Truck Parking dropped two spots this year to the #4 concern and Driver Compensation held on to its #5 position. Driver Training Standard had been on the list of truck driver concerns since 2019, but this year garnered enough votes across all respondents to become the #9 overall top concern. Among truck driver respondents, it was ranked 7th. Over 46 percent of the survey respondents were motor carrier executives and personnel, truck drivers represented 30 percent, with the remaining 23 percent made up of other freight stakeholders. Among truck driver respondents, Driver Compensation, Truck Parking and English Language Proficiency were the top three concerns, while motor carriers ranked the Economy, Lawsuit Abuse Reform, and Insurance Cost and Availability as their top three concerns. Over 4,200 trucking industry stakeholders participated in this year’s survey, a 14 percent increase over the 2024 survey. Respondents included motor carriers, truck drivers, industry suppliers, driver trainers, and law enforcement, among other groups. The complete results of the annual survey were released as part of 2025 American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference and Exhibition. The full report can be found on ATRI’s website here. |
| ATA Applauds DOT Crackdown on CDL Mills Washington – Today, the American Trucking Associations applauded an announcement by the U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that aligns with ATA’s longstanding priority to keep roads safe by enhancing training, testing, and licensing standards for CDL-holders. USDOT Secretary Sean Duffy and FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs unveiled new actions to investigate and crack down on fraudulent “CDL mills” and other noncompliant Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) programs across the country. Additionally, the agencies pledged to continue their effort to enforce English language proficiency standards as a baseline requirement for operating on our nation’s roadways. “Proper driver training is the baseline for highway safety, which is why we commend Secretary Duffy and Administrator Barrs for closing dangerous loopholes, enforcing existing regulations, and ensuring that only qualified, well-trained drivers are operating on our nation’s roadways,” said ATA President & CEO Chris Spear. “Thanks to their leadership, we are making significant strides to root out bad actors and ensure every new commercial driver receives high-quality, consistent training before getting behind the wheel.” “As the largest national association representing the trucking industry, ATA and its members recognize the critical importance of a trained, qualified driver workforce,” Spear continued. “By continuing to partner with the Trump Administration, we can ensure that all drivers meet our high standards of safety and professionalism.” Currently, CDL schools are allowed to self-certify that their training programs comply with federal ELDT standards before their students test for a commercial driver’s license. These providers are then listed in FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry, which is intended to serve as a trusted resource for drivers and motor carriers. However, the integrity of that system has been undermined by insufficient oversight and enforcement to verify that providers are, in fact, meeting required safety and training standards. ATA has repeatedly called for stronger oversight and accountability to eliminate fraudulent or substandard CDL training providers that undermine roadway safety and public confidence. Earlier this month, ATA sent a letter to Congress urging greater federal action to identify and remove noncompliant training providers from FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry as well as strengthen enforcement of ELDT moving forward. In April, ATA also sent a letter to DOT outlining specific enforcement measures needed to strengthen compliance with ELDT requirements and protect the integrity of the training, testing, and licensing processes nationwide. |
States Taking Action on FMCSA Non-Domiciled CDL Order
In the wake of a high-profile fatal truck crash in Florida earlier this year, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy decreed that as of Sept. 29 all states must cease issuance of such authority as a matter of national security to protect the safety of U.S. highways.
ATA Calls for ELP Test as Part of CDL Testing Process
The American Trucking Associations on Wednesday sent a letter to Congressional leaders to urge them to enhance training, testing and licensing standards for CDL holders. “Though commercial trucking is among the most heavily regulated industries in the United States, gaps in oversight, enforcement, and qualification requirements…threaten safety on our nation’s highways,” wrote ATA President & CEO Chris Spear. ATA’s letter highlighted issues around English language proficiency (ELP), cabotage, Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) and CDL issuance.
FMCSA Pulls 5 ELDs From Registered Device List
Of the more than 56,000 commercial motor vehicle, driver and cargo inspections conducted during the annual three-day International Roadcheck inspection blitz, more than 10,000 vehicles and 3,000 drivers were placed out of service, according to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance.
FMCSA Extends Waiver on Digital Medical Cards
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended a waiver of new medical card requirements. Originally set to expire on Sunday, October 12, the waiver now expires on January 10, 2026. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration initially put the waiver in place in July after it became clear that many states were not ready for a June deadline that changed the process of sending commercial driver medical cards to state licensing agencies.
The Cost of Fleet Compliance Failures
When a serious crash occurs and compliance violations are revealed, the financial stakes for carriers can be severe. Brandon Wiseman, president of Trucksafe Consulting, noted that financial exposure typically comes from two directions: civil litigation and regulatory enforcement.
Cargo Theft Costs Trucking $18 Million Per Day, Most Loads Never Recovered
Research conducted by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) and released Wednesday found that motor carriers average more than $520,000 in annual theft losses and Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) average more than $1.84 million. The annualized cargo theft cost to the industry is as high as $6.6 billion; ATRI found – more than $18 million per day. The majority of motor carrier cargo thefts (69.9%) are below $50,000, ATRI found, while the majority of LSP cargo thefts (59.7%) are above $100,000.
Lawmaker’s New Bill Would Relaunch Under-21 Truck Driver Apprenticeship Program
A new bill that recently emerged in the U.S. House is looking to simplify a federal pilot program that allows 18-20-year-old CDL holders to operate in interstate commerce. The Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Act was introduced by Rep. Rick Crawford (R-Arkansas) and has the support of seven co-sponsors as of Oct. 9.
FMCSA Renews Medical Certification Waiver: Drivers Should Continue to Carry Wallet Card
The Medical Examiner’s Certification Integration (NRII) final rule was originally published on April 13, 20215; a corrected version was published on June 15, 2015.Since then, the FMCSA has issued a waiver to the rule every three months. Earlier this month — on Oct. 9, 2025, to be exact — the FMCSA issued yet another “temporary” waiver to the rule. The original rule was supposed to change the requirement that CDL drivers submit a paper copy of their medical examiner’s certificate card to their state driver’s licensing agency (SDLA). In fact, drivers weren’t supposed to receive the familiar wallet medical card at all. Instead, the medical examiner was to submit the results of the driver’s physical exam — whether passed or failed — to the new National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. Each state was supposed to check with the National Registry to make sure the driver had a valid medical certificate on file before issuing a CDL.
Nuclear Verdicts Keep Getting Worse for Trucking
The resulting research showed that one in four auto accidents that result in a nuclear verdict involved a commercial trucking company. The researchers defined nuclear verdicts as being $10 million or more. They also found that nuclear verdicts have been getting larger in recent years across industries beyond just trucking, with overall costs reaching $529 billion by 2022.
Bye-bye Driver Shortage: The Economy Remains Trucking’s Top Concern
The economy remains transportation’s biggest woe, according to the American Transportation Research Institute’s (ATRI) 21st annual Top Industry Issues report, released Sunday at the American Trucking Associations’ 2025 Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego. The economy has been the top concern of motor carriers since 2023.
White House Details Trump’s 25% Tariffs on Medium-, Heavy-Duty Trucks
The Trump administration on Friday, Oct. 17, provided some clarity around the 25% Section 232 tariffs announced for medium- and heavy-duty truck imports. The new tariffs, scheduled to take effect Nov. 1, will apply to the full value of Class 3 to Class 8 trucks that do not qualify for preferential treatment under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). USMCA-compliant medium- and heavy-duty truck parts, and all U.S. content, will be exempt from the tariffs.
Colorado DOT Reminds Commercial Drivers of ‘Must Carry Law’
This is the second year that Colorado’s updated chain law is in effect. The “Must Carry Law,” signed by Gov. Jared Polis in 2024, requires all CMV drivers to carry chains from Sept. 1 to May 31. This applies to vehicles with a combined weight of more than 16,000 pounds used in commerce or as transport for at least 16 passengers (including the driver) on public highways. Failure to comply can result in fines of $500 for not carrying chains and up to $1,000 plus surcharge for blocking the roadway.
CVSA Releases 2025 International Roadcheck Results to Highlight Safety Compliance Trends
The 2025 International Roadcheck, conducted May 13–15, resulted in 56,178 inspections across North America, with 81.6% of vehicles and 94.1% of drivers found to be compliant.
