CCJ StaffWorkforceNussbaum boosts driver pay for second time this yearThe increases are built on the idea of paying drivers for everything the job demands, not just miles. Also: Trucking and shippers conditions declined in July; Wex launches cardless fuel payments for OTR customers.September 24, 2026Economic trendsTruck tonnage down for second consecutive monthATA's Truck Tonnage Index has fallen in four of the last five months after big gains were observed to begin the year. Also: Iowa relaxes weight regs for ag haulers; truck driver arrested for alleged cargo theft.September 23, 2026BusinessOld Dominion announces general rate increaseThe GRI of 4.9% will be applicable to rates established under the existing ODFL 559, 670, and 550 tariffs. Also: Kodiak, PrePass partner to integrate Enhanced Inspections for autonomous trucks; former trucking company owner sentenced for COVID loan fraud; veteran trucker wins truck.September 22, 2026WorkforceFleet announces driver pay increasesK&B Transportation has increased pay for its Road Warrior and Home Weekly option drivers. Also: Nebraska police seize $50M in drugs from truck, recover stolen cargo; CVSA's human trafficking awareness campaign.September 21, 2026RegulationsFMCSA eases hours-of-service for gas, diesel haulersAs diesel prices and global demand soar, FMCSA has issued a waiver providing more hours-of-service flexibility for motor carriers transporting gasoline and diesel fuel. Also: C.H. Robinson names 2026 Carrier of the Year winners; Volvo electric trucks named International Truck of the Year.September 18, 2026Driver coaching and scorecardingWhy drivers hate in-cab tech (and how fleets can fix it)Chevron Products CompanyNew Teletrac Navman data reveals what truck drivers want from in-cab safety tech. A recent survey of drivers found that real-time feedback and proper onboarding reduce road incidents.September 18, 2026RegulationsATRI asks for carrier input on HOS, ELD costs, benefitsThe new survey is the first in an effort to develop a framework for assessing the impacts of trucking industry regulations. Also: Roehl increases driver pay; two sentenced for Philly cargo thefts; I-70 construction zone enforcement effort results.September 17, 2026Class 7-8Kenworth's C580: A modernized million-pound titan replacing the iconic C500Kenworth's C580 is an extreme-duty vocational truck rated for loads approaching one million pounds that preserves the legendary C500 chassis while adding a modern 2.1-meter cab and updated powertrain.September 16, 2026RegulationsHazmat violations put 700 trucks OOS in unannounced blitzDuring CVSA's unannounced hazardous materials/dangerous goods inspection initiative, some 683 trucks were placed out-of-service in the U.S. and Canada. Also: FMCSA extends Nebraska wildfire HOS waiver.September 16, 2026MaintenanceDaimler recalls previously recalled Cascadia, 49X unitsThe trucks were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall for corroding brake modulator valves. Also: ICE lodges detainer for "illegal alien" truck driver involved in fatal crash; cartel leader with trucking ties sentenced.September 15, 2026Page 1 of 241Next PageTop StoriesEconomic trendsSupply constraints drive freight rate surgeFreight shipments just ended a 42-month slump, but it's tightening capacity, not demand, pushing rates higher.Safety & ComplianceWhy the C.H. Robinson fallout and broker liability shift matter to every motor carrierSafety & ComplianceFMCSA defends buggy Motus rollout as necessary growing pain in fraud crackdownSafety & ComplianceCarrier stranded at weigh station by bungled Motus rolloutSafety & ComplianceMotus system glitches: 6 errors threatening carrier compliance
