CCJ StaffSafetyDOT allocates $61.7 million for truck parking in 4 statesMore than $60 million in BUILD grants will add truck parking spaces in Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Wyoming.July 9, 2026Economic trendsTrucking conditions hit all-time high in May | Quantix names new CEOPrior to May, the most favorable FTR Trucking Conditions Index reading for carriers had been 16.8 in February 2021. Also: Quantix's new CEO to take over July 20; Kentucky cracking down on speeding this month; truck busted hauling cocaine in Tennessee.July 9, 2026On-board technologyMack intros new 'Lock & Leave' OTA update improvementWith the new update process, drivers can initiate an eligible update, exit the truck, lock it and leave -- the truck handles the rest. Also: Oregon interstate closures this weekend; Southeastern Freight Lines facility celebrates 50 years; Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern merger progressing.July 8, 2026RegulationsEPA's '27 NOx rule clears OMB review, could be published this weekEPA'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, 2026RegulationsEight charged in 'international' cargo theft enterprise bustThe 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, 2026Test DrivesA quick spin in Peterbilt’s Model 536EVThe Class 6 truck and its Class 7 big sister, the 537EV, are designed for regional delivery as well as service and utility trucks.July 3, 2026Class 7-8Mack celebrates USA's 250th with custom PioneerMack debuts a limited-edition wrapped Mack Pioneer in celebration of America’s 250th. Also: CDL applicant sentenced in bribery case.July 3, 2026BusinessOptimize your backhauls to cut down on fuel spendDeadheading hundreds of miles between loads is one of the least efficient things a trucking company can do, so ensuring you have another load, or series of loads, lined up to get your truck where it needs to be, for the right price, is key.July 3, 2026Pay and benefitsTMC Transportation boosts driver pay, reinstates continuous run programGod driving metrics can push a driver's total share to an industry-high 37% of each load hauled.July 2, 2026RegulationsTwo companies requesting hours-of-service waivers from FMCSAA 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, 2026Page 1 of 232Next PageTop StoriesFreight demandSoaring rates give rise to new truck demand: 'We are clearly in fleet expansion territory'Year-to-date orders have jumped 125% year over year, and the 2026 order season—spanning September 2025 to June 2026—is cumulatively pacing 36% ahead of last season.CompaniesKeller Logistics takes on the fentanyl crisis with 'Hope Hits the Highway'Test DrivesA quick spin in Peterbilt’s Model 536EVBattery electricThe smash hits and flops of zero-emission truckingComponentsEPA mandate: Fleets gain equal access to OEM diagnostic tools
