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Jason Cannon has written about trucking and transportation for more than a decade and serves as Chief Editor of Commercial Carrier Journal. A Class A CDL holder, Jason is a graduate of the Porsche Sport Driving School, an honorary Duckmaster at The Peabody in Memphis, Tennessee, and a purple belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu. Reach him at [email protected]. 
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Cummins' new 15-liter getting phased launch next year in updated rollout plan
Cummins will enter limited production in January with its new X10 and X15 platforms while keeping legacy engines available through 2027.
July 23, 2026
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CCJ Top 250
U.S. Xpress turns profit for first time post-sale, Knight-Swift profits surge
U.S. Xpress saw steeper rate gains than legacy Knight-Swift brands during the period.
July 23, 2026
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Industry
Federal bill targets staged crash fraud
Newly introduced federal legislation would make staging collisions with commercial trucks a crime, establishing harsh criminal penalties for the drivers, attorneys, and doctors involved in organized fraud schemes.
July 22, 2026
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Equipment
FMCSA cleans up safety regulations, eliminates tire recordkeeping step
A new FMCSA final rule effective this month removes tire size logging rules for motor carriers while clarifying GVWR definitions and foreign driver background check procedures.
July 22, 2026
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Insurance
Fleets paying more for less insurance coverage: 'It's like shrinkflation for groceries'
Despite declining crash rates, commercial truck insurance premiums jumped nearly 4% in 2025, forcing motor carriers to offset rising costs by absorbing more risk through higher deductibles and self-insurance.
July 21, 2026
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Trailers
Fleets facing higher equipment bills as raw material surge hits trailer market
A seasonal dip slowed U.S. trailer orders in June, but mounting cost pressures from steel and aluminum tariffs are projected to drive finished equipment prices up for the remainder of the year.
July 20, 2026
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Equipment
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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Workforce development
Crawford Trucking passed on to second generation
At 26 years old, Abby Ryan represents a young generation of leadership in an industry frequently dominated by older, mostly male, executives.
July 17, 2026
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Companies
Super Ego discovers 'transparency' hack: Ignore the questions
Embattled Super Ego promises a younger lease fleet by 2028 but stonewalls details on driver pay transparency, broker rate sheets and lawsuits.
July 17, 2026
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Road-to-rail conversion powers J.B. Hunt to $181 Million Q2 profit
Surging truckload rates make rail more appealing to shippers.
July 16, 2026
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Reintroducing The Mack Anthem Rebuilt For Regional Haul[79]
Test Drives
Anthem redefining Mack’s regional haul lineup
Mack turns the Anthem into a regional traffic fighter. See how a 12-inch shorter chassis and enhanced visibility boost maneuverability in urban environments.
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Insurance
Fleets paying more for less insurance coverage: 'It's like shrinkflation for groceries'
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Trailers
Fleets facing higher equipment bills as raw material surge hits trailer market
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Economic trends
The capacity that drove the freight recovery could hinder it down the line
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