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Trucking’s voice matters: Why we must continue showing up in Washington
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July 17, 2026
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Former U.S. transportation secretaries warn Senate leaders not to lock in "today's solutions" as Congress debates the new surface transportation reauthorization bill.
July 17, 2026
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DOT, DHS eye 75 CDL schools for fraud
Homeland Security investigators will probe the suspect schools. Also: NHTSA Administrator Jonathan Morrison in a letter to AV developers called current issues with law enforcement interactions "unacceptable"; Canadian truck driver, passenger arrested on smuggling charges; Women in Trucking accepting nominations for Influential Woman in Trucking Award.
July 17, 2026
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CVSA wants passenger authorization docs kept in-cab
Requiring the authorization documentation to be kept in the cab, as well as at the carrier's place of business, could help law enforcement combat human trafficking, CVSA said. Also: Alabama Motor Express expands with acquisition; HOS relief extended in Nebraska.
July 16, 2026
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Outlook and Benchmarking
A strategic inflection point for shippers: Why now is the time to rethink private fleets and lock in current transportation economics
New EPA emissions regulations will increase the cost and complexity of private truck fleets, making this a critical window for U.S. shippers to lock in predictable transportation economics.
July 15, 2026
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Hours-of-service waiver for Oregon wildfire relief extended
Carriers and drivers providing direct assistance to wildfire relief in Oregon are granted HOS relief through Aug. 13. Also: Wisconsin troopers jumping in trucks for traffic enforcement this week; Averitt opens new Oklahoma terminal.
July 15, 2026
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Penny pinched: Truck stop group says penny rounding plagues transactions
Because truck stops sell fuel and food while also cashing payroll checks for professional drivers, the ongoing penny shortage and the lack of uniform rounding guidelines have complicated daily transactions.
July 14, 2026
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Emissions
Not all stakeholders onboard with EPA's DEF derate rules, warranty easement
EPA's proposed revisions to heavy-duty truck emissions rules have drawn widespread criticism from fuel marketers, small-business truckers, and environmental advocates.
July 10, 2026
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EPA proposes to end DEF derates for good, scale back warranty requirements
If finalized, the EPA believes its proposal will save American truckers and farmers as much as $12 billion by eliminating burdensome Biden-era regulations
July 9, 2026
Beyond, the updated 2027 NOx regulations, President Trump's EPA has also relaxed several emissions control measures in recent months that, the agency claims, make the systems more reliable and easier to repair, while also giving fleets and operators more flexibility.
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ELD registry cleanup: 10 more devices revoked
Drivers and carriers using the revoked ELDs have 60 days to replace them with a complaint device. In the meantime, drivers should revert to paper logs or logging software.
July 9, 2026
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No CARB required: SEMA certification gives fleets nationwide aftermarket options
In a federal rebalancing of emissions authority, EPA designates SEMA as national certifier.
July 9, 2026
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EPA's '27 NOx rule clears OMB review, could be published this week
EPA's proposed 2027 NOx rule has cleared Office of Management and Budget review. Also: 61 trucks and 38 drivers placed out-of-service in hazmat blitz; ICE lodges detainer against driver allegedly involved in fatal trooper crash; Colorado replacing weigh-in-motion scales.
July 7, 2026
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Maintenance
Cummins, PACCAR issue software fix for DEF derates
Cummins and PACCAR’s new factory and dealer software updates change DEF inducement rules, timelines, and final vehicle speeds for truckers.
July 6, 2026
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Regulations
Eight charged in 'international' cargo theft enterprise bust
The charged individuals are accused of carrying out a large-scale, organized scheme to steal cargo from shippers. Also: New Mexico increases weight-distance tax; Coastal Carriers names new CFO.
July 6, 2026
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EPA mandate: Fleets gain equal access to OEM diagnostic tools
New EPA guidance mandates that vehicle manufacturers share diagnostic tools and repair data for DEF and emissions systems with independent shops and drivers.
July 2, 2026
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Two companies requesting hours-of-service waivers from FMCSA
A hazmat cleanup company and a railroad emergency response company have petitioned FMCSA for waivers, and the agency is asking for public input. Also: Saia serving as primary sponsor on NASCAR Cup car this weekend; Rush Enterprises expands with acquisition.
July 2, 2026
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C.H. Robinson dismissed from liability suit over fatal crash
The brokerage had previously been named in a lawsuit over a triple-fatal crash on the Florida turnpike in August 2025. Also: Hours-of-service relief extended in Oregon; Port of Long Beach recognizes fleet for "Green Truck Corridor."
July 1, 2026
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DOT ready to put the brakes on brake pedal requirement
Federal regulators are moving to eliminate manual brake pedals in fully autonomous vehicles, paving the way for a driverless future while keeping strict safety standards in place.
June 26, 2026
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The capacity that drove the freight recovery could hinder it down the line
FTR Transportation Intelligence attributes the recent freight rate highs to shrinking capacity and a construction boom around AI data centers. But the regulatory enforcements driving further capacity decline could cause problems later when the market rebounds enough to demand it.
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