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Safety & Compliance
FMCSA's DataQs reforms officially in effect
All 50 states, D.C. and U.S. territories are now in compliance with FMCSA's updated DataQs requirements announced in April, including a multi-stage review process, a ban on issuing-officer decisions on challenges, strict timelines for reviews and other reforms.
October 15, 2026
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Equipment
Truck driver petitions FMCSA for mandatory CO detectors after deaths
Driver Todd Daum said the goal of his petition is to “prevent carbon monoxide poisoning deaths and injuries among drivers resting in sleeper berths" as a result of idling diesel engines and exhaust fumes.
October 15, 2026
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ATA taps Alabama's trucking boss as next president, CEO
The American Trucking Associations has appointed Alabama Trucking Association leader Mark Colson as its next president and CEO, effective December 1.
October 15, 2026
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Regulations
$200 million awarded by DOT for truck parking projects
The U.S. DOT awarded INFRA grants for 14 projects across 12 states to expand truck parking capacity across the U.S. Also: Warrior Logistics deploys Waabi autonomous trucks in Texas; Saia expands in New York with new terminal.
October 15, 2026
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Equipment
North Carolina suspends its fuel tax
North Carolina lawmakers have voted to suspend the state's 41-cent-per-gallon motor fuel tax through Nov. 30. Also: NationaLease gathered finance and IT professionals from across the industry for its 2026 Financial Officers & IT Meeting.
October 13, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
FMCSA’s proposed trucker language rule draws praise and pushback
While major trucking associations strongly support the FMCSA's proposed rule to codify English language proficiency out-of-service rules for safety, immigrant-driver advocates warn that subjective enforcement and a lack of clear national standards could threaten freight capacity and supply chain stability.
October 12, 2026
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Regulations
Alabama suspends IFTA requirements for hurricane relief
The 30-day IFTA and IRP requirements suspension applies to interstate disaster relief efforts traveling through the state. Also: Two guilty in California cargo theft scheme; Virginia receives grants to improve I-81 congestion.
October 12, 2026
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Regulations
Trucking org calls for halt of diesel exports
NASTC called on Congress to act to avoid potential shortages of diesel fuel as inventories fall well below normal averages. Also: Fleet owner gets prison time for invoice fraud; ATS names new VP of Enterprise Sales
October 9, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
Alaska will miss e-med cert deadline, FMCSA issues year-long exemption
Alaska is the last state lagging in electronic medical record integration.
October 8, 2026
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Regulations
Court shoots down operator’s driverless warning-device waiver lawsuit as FMCSA gives 5-year extension
FMCSA has further cleared the way for truly driverless autonomous trucks to operate, granting a full exemption allowing cab-mounted warning beacons instead of requiring warning triangles. Meanwhile, a court shot down an operator's challenge to FMCSA's waivers.
October 8, 2026
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Class 7-8
Cummins warns EPA's Texas diesel waiver risks engine damage
Cummins is urging customers to follow strict engine fuel specifications and avoid unapproved high-sulfur diesel.
October 8, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
FDA removes roadblock for oral fluid drug testing
The FDA's final order removes a critical bureaucratic roadblock by exempting regulated toxicology tests from 510(k) clearance, finally unlocking oral fluid testing for safety-sensitive employers.
October 7, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA details upcoming hours-of-service flexibility test rules
The agency moves forward with two pilot programs to collect data on increased flexibility in HOS regs with more split-sleeper options (up to 5/5 hours) and the ability to pause the 14-hour clock for up to 3 hours. More than 250 drivers will participate in each test.
October 7, 2026
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Industry
Trump orders relief for on-highway red-dyed diesel use
An Executive Order looks to defer payment of the federal excise tax for on-road use of dyed diesel through the end of the year, without interest or penalties, while also exploring potentially eliminating the tax obligation entirely.
October 6, 2026
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Regulations
3K warnings, 2K citations issued to truck drivers during Operation Safe Driver Week
Operation Safe Driver Week aims to improve driver behavior through traffic enforcement, direct interaction with law enforcement, and public outreach and awareness. Also: STG names new CEO; Volvo, Mack trucks recalled.
October 6, 2026
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Regulations
Former trucking company owner faces charges over alleged $105M Ponzi scheme
Kristopher Lunsford and others allegedly solicited hundreds of victim-investors to invest in his trucking business by purchasing leases for semi-trucks. Also: FMCSA finalizes return to automatic 30-day emergency relief; Schneider expanding driving instructor positions.
October 5, 2026
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Equipment
Fuel tax relief proposals languish in Congress with prices breaking records
Federal proposals to suspend gas and diesel taxes have stalled in Congress.
October 3, 2026
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CCJ Top 250
XPO expands network with two new service centers
The company opened new terminals in Arizona and Missouri, expanding its presence in the Phoenix and Kansas City metros. Also: FMCSA denies pre-CDL driving exemption for small ag fleet; Cleveland-Cliffs exemption for HOS, equipment renewed; FedEx places big order for electric delivery trucks.
October 2, 2026
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Nussbaum Transportation CEO stepping down next year
After a 45-year career that started in the maintenance shop, Brent Nussbaum will step down as CEO of Nussbaum Transportation in 2027.
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Class 7-8
Volvo overhauls its heavy-haul VNX model: 'Nothing like you’ve ever seen before'
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Autonomous
Launching Volvo and Aurora's 'driverless' VNL
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