CCJ StaffRegulations$200 million awarded by DOT for truck parking projectsThe U.S. DOT awarded INFRA grants for 14 projects across 12 states to expand truck parking capacity across the U.S. Also: Warrior Logistics deploys Waabi autonomous trucks in Texas; Saia expands in New York with new terminal.October 15, 2026ProductsTruck-Lite releases trailer back up safety system for 2027 buildsFollowing successful summer fleet testing, Truck-Lite is launching its new Trailer Back Up Safety System for 2027 vehicle models to enhance loading dock safety and driver awareness.October 14, 2026Equipment controlsCharger Logistics inks deal with Kodiak for autonomous haulsAutonomous Kodiak trucks are hauling refrigerated and dry freight for consumer packaged goods and food and beverage customers between Dallas and Laredo. Also: North Dakota enforcement effort nets 122 out-of-service violations; USPS contractor pleads guilty to fraud; medium-duty Freightliners recalled.October 14, 2026AutonomousLaunching Volvo and Aurora's 'driverless' VNLCCJ Editor Jason Cannon traded the driver's seat for the bunk to experience a test launch of an autonomous Volvo VNL at Aurora's South Dallas terminal.October 13, 2026EquipmentNorth Carolina suspends its fuel taxNorth Carolina lawmakers have voted to suspend the state's 41-cent-per-gallon motor fuel tax through Nov. 30. Also: NationaLease gathered finance and IT professionals from across the industry for its 2026 Financial Officers & IT Meeting.October 13, 2026RegulationsAlabama suspends IFTA requirements for hurricane reliefThe 30-day IFTA and IRP requirements suspension applies to interstate disaster relief efforts traveling through the state. Also: Two guilty in California cargo theft scheme; Virginia receives grants to improve I-81 congestion.October 12, 2026RegulationsTrucking org calls for halt of diesel exportsNASTC called on Congress to act to avoid potential shortages of diesel fuel as inventories fall well below normal averages. Also: Fleet owner gets prison time for invoice fraud; ATS names new VP of Enterprise SalesOctober 9, 2026Battery electricPilot and Tesla open first heavy-duty megacharger site for electric semisPilot and Tesla have launched their first heavy-duty Tesla Megacharger site for electric semi-trucks at a travel center in Ellabell, Georgia, kicking off a major nationwide freight corridor charging network.October 8, 2026BusinessTA Services expands cross-border operations with two acquisitionsThe company acquired the assets and operations of Carmen Pacheco Transportation (CPT) and Interload Forwarding (ILF), both founded by Richard Ibarra Sr. Also: Florida invests $54M in truck parking; truck driver guilty of human smuggling.October 8, 2026TrucksNew warranty options available to Mack buyersThe new Chassis System Plans were developed in response to customer demand for more flexible protection options, Mack said. Also: New York tickets trucks for driving on truck-restricted roads; Influential Woman in Trucking finalists unveiled.October 7, 2026Page 1 of 244Next PageTop StoriesClass 7-8Volvo overhauls its heavy-haul VNX model: 'Nothing like you’ve ever seen before'Volvo Trucks North America has launched its redesigned third-generation VNX heavy-haul and vocational truck.AutonomousLaunching Volvo and Aurora's 'driverless' VNLSafety & ComplianceFMCSA’s proposed trucker language rule draws praise and pushbackEconomic trendsClimbing driver wages are driving up contract ratesFeatured SponsorLearn how Noregon's Diagnostic Tool Management helps reduce security risks.
