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Broker association wants 'high-risk' carriers list, federal rules for selecting trucking companies
TIA petitions federal agency for trucking safety standards after Supreme Court ruling. Also: Diesel Laptops will be integrated into Snap-on's Repair Systems & Information Group in $100M acquisition; Truckload Carriers Association is calling for major federal reforms to modernize FMCSA.
June 11, 2026
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June 10, 2026
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Trucking issues ultimatum to Congress in the race for a modern supply chain
Trucking chief Chris Spear presses Congress to scrap the 12% Federal Excise Tax, fight chameleon fleets, and fast-track autonomous truck rules.
June 9, 2026
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The new era of liability: How SCOTUS reshaped freight booking
Going forward, if a broker hires a carrier with a questionable safety record and an accident occurs, the broker is no longer shielded from a personal injury lawsuit in state court.
June 8, 2026
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Texas makes CDL testing change
The state will now only administer CDL knowledge tests in English. Texas also resumed issuing non-domiciled CDLs to a certain class of foreign worker. Also: DACA recipient petitions FMCSA for non-domiciled CDL waiver; certain Colorado permits now only available online.
June 3, 2026
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Lawmakers again eye FET repeal
The Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act has been introduced four times.
June 2, 2026
The Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2026 was introduced by Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., and Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Md.. It targets the 12% Federal retail excise tax currently levied on all new heavy trucks, tractors, and trailers.
Regulations
Trucking, supply chain leaders push Senate to advance cargo theft bill
ATA delivered a letter cosigned by 191 groups — including the Truckload Carriers Association, 40 state-level trucking and motor carrier associations, and retail giants Amazon and Walmart.
June 2, 2026
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Ohio ending non-domiciled CDL program | Melton raises driver pay
The state is notifying its approximately 5,000 non-domiciled CDL holders of next steps. Also: Melton increasing driver pay by 5-8 cents per mile; Iowa codifies ELP into law with penalties.
June 2, 2026
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FMCSA waives HOS, ELD regs for fertilizer haulers
The waiver applies to motor carriers and drivers transporting straight or blended fertilizer in 35 states. Also: Extended interstate closures planned in Kentucky, Kansas.
June 1, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
How the game just changed for trucking (and shipping) safety
Broker vetting used to mean simply verifying that a carrier had proper authority and insurance before loading.
May 29, 2026
Supreme Court Ruling On Broker Liability
Maintenance
House says 'no' to blanket pulsating brake light provision
Lawmakers moving the $580 billion surface transportation bill defeated a measure to fast-track pulsating stop lamp authorizations for commercial motor vehicles.
May 26, 2026
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Supreme Court tosses Florida’s lawsuit against California and Washington over CDLs for undocumented drivers
A tragic highway crash sparked a three-state showdown over commercial driver's licenses but the Supreme Court has refused to step in.
May 26, 2026
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House Committee directs federal tech overhaul to fight spike in cargo theft
Lawmaker says criminals are using outdated government databases to steal shipping loads.
May 26, 2026
Rep. Brad Knott's (R-NC) proposed rule targets a sophisticated network of criminals using stolen corporate identities to intercept high-value freight.
Regulations
Lawmakers add 6-axle, 91,000 pound weight limit pilot to highway bill
Lawmakers back an amendment to the BUILD America 250 Act, arguing modernized truck weights could slash over 100,000 annual trips for some industries.
May 22, 2026
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House committee okays highway bill in marathon session
Following a grueling all-night session, lawmakers advanced the BUILD America 250 Act.
May 22, 2026
Following a 14-hour legislative markup, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved H.R. 8870, the BUILD America 250 – a bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill that invests in America’s roads, bridges, transit, rail transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs.
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House passes bill to help veterans transition to trucking
The “Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act” allows veterans to use VA benefits to participate in trucking apprenticeship programs. Also: Illinois trucking school gets $2.6M investment from state; Kenworth offering discount to OOIDA members.
May 22, 2026
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DOT reiterates: No marijuana for truckers
Despite federal cannabis rescheduling, DOT says state-issued medical marijuana cards will not save truck drivers from failing drug tests.
May 20, 2026
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FMCSA pulls another dozen ELDs from registry
The 12 ELDs removed from FMCSA's Registered Devices list bring the agency's total to 79 since January 2025. Two ELDs revoked had ties to an alleged cheating scheme.
May 20, 2026
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