CCJ StaffTest DrivesQuick spin in Volvo's VNR regional truckThe VNR lineup is highly customizable, offering various cab sizes from the VNR 300 day cab to the 660 sleeper.April 14, 2026BusinessBill to hike insurance minimum to $5 million reintroducedThe Fair Compensation for Truck Crash Victims Act would increase motor carriers' liability insurance minimum to $5 million and tie that level to inflation. Also: Volvo, Mack trucks recalled; new inland rail port opening in Georgia.April 14, 2026Alternative powerEV Realty opens flagship truck-charging hubThe new hub in San Bernardino features 76 high-power charging ports and 9 MW of capacity, sufficient to serve more than 200 medium- and heavy-duty trucks per day. Also: Baltimore eyes severe truck parking restrictions; Averitt donates $1.4M to St. Jude.April 13, 2026Oils & lubricantsNext gen engine oil gets green light for 2027API okays new diesel engine oils for model year 2027. Also: Two fleet owners among four sentenced in USPS bribery scheme; Mack launches new enhanced virtual owner's manual; alleged cargo thief officially charged in court.April 10, 2026BusinessFreight fraud's evolution requires mitigation strategiesWith freight fraud tactics constantly changing and evolving, the entire trucking industry -- carriers, brokers, shippers and even regulators -- has to work together to fight fraud's continued growth.April 10, 2026TrucksKenworth reimagines its TourAmerica paint scheme for U.S. milestone birthdayKenworth brings back the iconic TourAmerica look for the U.S.'s 250th birthday.April 9, 2026EmissionsFuel groups urge Treasury to reform Section 45Z Clean Fuel CreditNATSO, SIGMA, and NACS warn the Section 45Z credit fails to lower fuel prices. Also: FMCSA asks motor carriers to prep for new registration system rollout; J.B. Hunt listed on regional Texas Stock Exchange.April 9, 2026Load bidding and contractsTruckstop.com expands heavy haul freight tools with acquisitionWize Load has now become Truckstop Heavy Haul Rates, a platform that brings together lane data, permit rules, and equipment requirements to enable brokers to estimate pricing quicker.April 8, 2026RegulationsFMCSA proposes UCR fee increase for 2027The proposed increase would raise the 2027 UCR registration fee by between $9 and $9,329 per company, depending on fleet size. Also: New Mexico enforcement effort results; Trucking Cares Foundation supports Nebraska wildfire relief.April 8, 2026RegulationsFleet owner, broker sentenced in fake invoicing schemeA brokerage employee devised a scheme to create fake loads that he assigned to a motor carrier, and when that carrier was paid for the work that didn't exist, the brokerage employee got a kickback. Also: FMCSA closer to truck parking shortage survey; two Volvo VNL recalls.April 7, 2026Page 1 of 223Next PageTop StoriesBusinessPrime spending $160 million to open new Atlanta-area regional hubEstablishing a new Southeastern regional hub is expected to create more than 50 driving jobs.InsuranceThe methodology behind 60 Minutes' Chameleon Carriers storyRegulationsFMCSA grants third and likely final paper med cert waiverBusinessFedEx Freight ramps up for June 1 spin-offFeatured SponsorHere’s why predictive maintenance is non-negotiable.
