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Only 2 states remain noncompliant with CDL medical card mandate

Alaska and Louisiana are the only two states that have yet to comply with FMCSA’s electronic medical certification system. Also: Behnke Dedicated & Logistics has acquired South Carolina-based AG Freight; Mississippi readying for I-20/I-55 corridor rehab project; more.

2024 Peterbilt Model 579 Ultraloft Epiq Max Test Drive

110 miles and 100 degrees in Peterbilt's Model 579

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How a $604 million judgment is reshaping carrier safety benchmarking

Orrin Asmus is a 94-year-old trucker out of Iowa who is seeking the Guinness World Records title of oldest truck / lorry / heavy goods vehicle driver (male).

Still hauling at 94: Trucker eyes Guinness record for oldest driver

Continental Extreme Duty Multi V-Belts designed for extreme temps and abrasion resistance.

Continental Extreme Duty Multi V-Belts designed for extreme temps and abrasion resistance.

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How to Achieve Faster, Smarter Freight Network Decisions at Scale

How to Achieve Faster, Smarter Freight Network Decisions at Scale

How Smart Parts Management Keeps Your Trucks Moving

How Smart Parts Management Keeps Your Trucks Moving

Can CNG Fuel Help Cut Costs? Gazelle Transportation Says Yes

Can CNG Fuel Help Cut Costs? Gazelle Transportation Says Yes

NY truck rental decision bolsters rental agencies vs. liability claims

David Aronowitz

Head of the Transportation Litigation Practice Group at Coffey Modica

Who will celebrate the 1-million-mile safe autonomous truck driver?

Director of emerging technologies, North American Council for Freight Efficiency

Preparing for PC-12: What fleets need to know

Vice President of Truck Technology and Maintenance at NationaLease

Detroit

Detroit opening orders for new Gen6 diesel engines

Used HD truck and trailer inventory drops toward pandemic-era lows

110 miles and 100 degrees in Peterbilt's Model 579

Detroit all-in on 2027 diesel engines

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NY truck rental decision bolsters rental agencies vs. liability claims

Only 2 states remain noncompliant with CDL medical card mandate

What are trucking's top issues? ATRI wants to hear from fleets

RoadOne expands Southeast drayage footprint with Higgins Transport acquisition

Motive Maintenance’s Proactive Warranty Tracking Helps Teams Stop Paying For Repairs Already Covered

Fragmented systems block fleets from predictive maintenance

Automated roadside care, a rechargeable tracker & fleet AI

Google adds large vehicle routing capability for trucking fleets

Saia launches initiative to cut transit times and boost tracking visibility

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How fleets are handing rising equipment, maintenance costs

This week's 10-44 covers the critical mileage thresholds where repair costs spike, how to prepare your fleet for seasonal transitions, and why cutting corners on aftermarket parts could end up costing you thousands repairs and downtime.

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving shows progress but safety and navigation concerns linger, evaluator says

Is it almost Tesla time? Aftermarket challenge facing Tesla Semi and EV fleets

Get all the info on the top 250 trucking companies in America

View, sort and download the trucking industry’s most comprehensive ranking of for-hire carriers in North America, based on a blend of metrics including fleet size, annual revenue and number of drivers.

Cash Flow Survival Guide: Avoid the Pitfalls of Payment Delays

Discover what’s new in fuel, tires, transmissions, and other trucking accessories and products with coverage from the editors at CCJ.

Philatron introduces new air, electrical assemblies

STEMCO introduces thread repair tools

Samsara Vice President of Connected Equipment David Gal demos a new tracking label this week at the provider's annual Beyond conference in Las Vegas.

A tracking revolution? Samsara introduces disposable Bluetooth tracking label

Indicators

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Truckload rates continue surge as CDL regs squeeze driver capacity

In July, the ATA advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index equaled 113.5, down from 114.7 in June. The index, which is based on 2015 as 100, decreased 0.5% from the same month in 2025, which was worse than June’s 1.2% gain.

Tonnage slipped in July after June's gains

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Spot rates cooling in mid-August, but capacity tightness keeps pricing elevated