Trucking news and briefs for Monday, June 16, 2025:
Bill aims to aid military vets' transition to transport
Legislation designed to strengthen both veteran employment opportunities and the American supply chain workforce was among a package of bills that advanced out of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee last week.
The Transitioning Retiring And New Service Members to Port, Ocean, Rail, and Truck (TRANSPORT) Jobs Act passed the committee by voice vote.
The bill, if it makes it across the finish line and passes both the House and Senate and is signed by President Donald Trump, directs the Secretary of Transportation to work with other federal agencies to develop and release a plan that will identify barriers to hiring veterans in trucking, rail, shipping, and other critical infrastructure roles. It will also require the department to make policy recommendations to eliminate those barriers.
"No one is better trained or more mission-focused than our veterans, yet too many are left struggling to find meaningful employment after leaving the military," said bill sponsor Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Michigan). "It’s time we tear down the roadblocks that stand between those who served and the jobs that need doing in our economy. The TRANSPORT Jobs Act is a critical first step in that process and achieves two goals at once -- supporting our veterans and strengthening our nation’s supply chain."
In addition to identifying barriers faced by military veterans in finding jobs in transportation, the bill would also require the identification of challenges and burdens faced by employers when recruiting, hiring or retaining veterans.
Other similar efforts are under way in the Senate, with a bill that would streamline the VA approval process and cut unnecessary red tape that makes it difficult for veterans to participate in apprenticeships that operate across multiple states.
[Related: Bipartisan bill would ease military vets' transition to trucking]
Outpost acquires four new locations for trucking terminals, parking
Truck parking and terminal facility company Outpost has announced the acquisition of four new properties across the U.S. to expand the company’s footprint along critical freight corridors.
The new locations are in Dallas, Texas; the Inland Empire, California; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Savannah, Georgia.
Outpost said the Las Vegas and Savannah locations mark the company’s first in Nevada and Georgia. The acquisitions also continue its expansion from offering standalone fleet yards to providing full-service, shared-use terminals.
Each property includes a mix of cross-docks, maintenance facilities, warehouses, office space, and drop yard acreage, providing fleets with new options to run their regional operations without the burden of long-term capital investment, Outpost noted.
The Dallas property, located at 1501 N. Walton Walker Blvd., spans 27 acres and formerly served as a FedEx terminal. It features a 154-door cross-dock, a 9-bay drive-thru maintenance shop, and 7,552 square feet of office space, along with 800 demarcated parking spaces. This acquisition marks the company's fourth property in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.
The Las Vegas property, at 3950 N. Bruce St in North Las Vegas sits on a 12-acre site and includes a 38,000 square foot flex building with office and warehouse space and an additional 16,000 square foot industrial building, ideal for materials handling, contractors, and fleets needing warehouse space with yard access. Outpost is redeveloping the remaining acreage into secure, paved parking.
The Inland Empire location at 11081 Cherry Ave. in Fontana, California, is Outpost's second yard in the region. The 4-acre property includes an 8,200 square foot cross-dock with 26 dock doors, and a 2,100 square foot maintenance facility.
Finally, the Savannah terminal, located at 116 Gulfstream Rd., is Outpost's first in Georgia and second in the Southeast. The 10-acre property is just two miles from the Port of Savannah, potentially useful for fleets looking to stage imports and exports, reduce congestion near the port, or position assets for regional distribution throughout the Southeast.
"Freight demand shifts faster than fixed infrastructure," said Trent Cameron, Outpost co-founder and CEO. "Recent tariff policy changes reflect just how quickly the supply chain can move. Our terminal network is uniquely built for that kind of volatility, giving fleets new options to run their regional operations and expand their footprint without capital burden. These four new properties strengthen our presence in top-tier freight markets and our ability to support fleet operations from coast to coast."
The sites are currently undergoing development with plans to open later in 2025. They are part of Outpost's ongoing deployment of $500 million to expand its national network.
[Related: New Outpost company aims to deliver on parking shortage, small fleet growth]
Newest Love’s adds 80 truck parking spaces in Ohio
Love's Travel Stops continued expanding its network with the addition of a new travel stop in West Jefferson, Ohio, along I-70.
The travel stop is located at 540 Timmons Way and is strategically placed between Love's Springfield and Groveport travel stops, the company said.
This store offers 80 truck parking spaces; a Love’s Fresh Kitchen concept with fresh food items such as sandwiches, salads and fresh fruit prepared in-store daily; and a Hardee’s. Truckers can also take advantage of eight diesel lanes, five showers, a CAT Scale and more.
As a new Love’s, each store also has space for EV chargers allocated to be able to quickly partner with local utility companies and install EV charging stations should there be customer demand.
