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DOT chief vows to fight 'tooth and nail' to get 17 million trucker records
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy vowed to fight multistate lawsuits seeking to block the federal government from accessing 17 million commercial driver records, accusing state attorneys general of shielding undocumented truck drivers.
August 17, 2026
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What SCOTUS's broker liability ruling means for the future of freight networks
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Former Covenant safety boss takes role at FMCSA
Steve Dowling will help oversee federal safety programs aimed at reducing crashes, fatalities and injuries involving commercial trucks. Also: Werner names former TForce, UPS Freight exec to board; PlusAI advances toward commercial autonomous trucking; J.B. Hunt celebrates 65 years by ringing the Nasdaq opening bell.
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FMCSA proposes parking non-English-fluent truckers with OOS violation
The FMCSA has proposed new regulations that formally place non-compliant commercial truck drivers out of service for English language proficiency violations.
August 7, 2026
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Landstar tightens carrier vetting as SCOTUS ruling and nuclear verdicts redefine broker liability
Following the Supreme Court’s Montgomery decision, Landstar System is aggressively tightening its carrier vetting standards and attracting independent freight brokers seeking shelter from escalating litigation risks.
August 7, 2026
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Trump wants to trade 'illegal' truckers for veterans, and Werner wants 1,400 of them
President Trump launched the Freedom Haulers initiative Thursday to remove non-citizen commercial drivers from U.S. roadways and fast-track military veterans into trucking careers.
July 30, 2026
Nathan Meisgeier, president of Omaha, Nebraska-based Werner Enterprises, said his carrier is committing to hire 1,400 veterans over the coming year as part of the Freedom Haulers initiative.
Insurance
C.H. Robinson warns of 'soaring' transportation costs if record nuclear verdict stands
C.H. Robinson is appealing a Texas jury’s advisory verdict in a fatal trucking collision, warning that rising nuclear verdicts threaten national supply chains and transportation costs.
July 30, 2026
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Bipartisan bill targets high-risk Chameleon Carriers
The bipartisan SAFE Act wants to give federal regulators advanced tools to crack down on high-risk Chameleon Carriers that change identities to dodge safety penalties.
July 28, 2026
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C.H. Robinson hammered in $604M watershed broker liability case
C.H. Robinson plans to appeal a historic $604 million Dallas jury verdict over a deadly 2021 multi-vehicle pileup, reigniting industry debate over broker responsibility and federal safety data.
July 24, 2026
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Former transit secretaries urge tech focus for infrastructure bill
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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Regulations
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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Regulations
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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Regulations
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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Regulations
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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Regulations
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 rolls back redundant regulations for truck drivers
The FMCSA has issued a final rule removing the redundant requirement for commercial drivers to self-report out-of-state traffic violations and drivers no longer will need a physical copy of their ELD manual.
June 23, 2026
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Bill takes aim at foreign-based ELD tampering
While domestic drivers and dispatchers face severe legal penalties if record tampering contributes to a fatal crash, foreign-based actors operate outside the reach of U.S. law enforcement and accountability.
June 22, 2026
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June 22, 2026
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