Trump administration trucking rules The U.S. trucking industry is facing a sharp disruption after new policies from the Trump administration, led by Donald Trump, tightened commercial driver’s license (CDL) requirements nationwide. At schools like Start CDL in New Jersey, enrollment has dropped dramatically—from around 100 students per month to just 28 . Owners say the decline began immediately after the Trump administration enforced stricter rules. The new policies require CDL applicants to...

The U.S. trucking industry is facing intense pressure as diesel prices surge the ongoing Iran war 2026. According to recent reports, average diesel prices in the United States have climbed to $5.29 per gallon , marking a 40%+ increase in just one month . This spike is directly tied to global supply disruptions. The conflict has severely impacted the Strait of Hormuz , a critical route that carries roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply .  As a result, fuel availability has tightened, pushing...

Photograph: Mario Tama/Getty Images Impact of Iran war on gas prices. The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran is already being felt far beyond the battlefield. One of the clearest signs is at the gas pump, where prices in parts of the United States especially California have surged dramatically. In early March 2026, the average price of gasoline in California climbed above $5 per gallon , reaching roughly $5.20 statewide , while the national average remains around $3.47 . The...