CCJ StaffBusinessFirm warns of heightened cargo theft risk through WednesdayThe Memorial Day risk period (the Thursday before Memorial Day through the Wednesday after the holiday) will likely see elevated incidents of theft. Also: Peterbilt intros Freedom 250 Special Edition Model 589 for the nation's 250th birthday; Love's opens a new station in New Mexico.May 25, 2026Trip planningTrucking bottleneck nightmare ahead for 16 cities: FIFA World Cup soccerMassive gridlock is coming to 16 major cities in just three weeks. Data shows drivers are terrified of traffic and fuel lost to idling.May 22, 2026RegulationsHouse passes bill to help veterans transition to truckingThe “Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act” allows veterans to use VA benefits to participate in trucking apprenticeship programs. Also: Illinois trucking school gets $2.6M investment from state; Kenworth offering discount to OOIDA members.May 22, 2026WorkforceTrucking school suspended for shorting students' training hoursMichigan officials have suspended a Detroit trucking school for charging students for CDL instruction they didn't fully receive. Also: Truck driver busted smuggling 42 illegal immigrants; 'No Name Given' California CDL holder arrested for illegal presence in U.S.May 21, 2026Equipment controlsOhio brokerage partners with Einride to deploy autonomous electric trucksEase Logistics is deploying driverless, cab-less autonomous electric trucks to haul between its warehouses. Also: Fuel-tax suspension extended in Georgia; Fontaine flatbed recall includes "do not drive" warning; severe-duty Internationals recalled.May 20, 2026Safety & ComplianceFeds announce $217 million trucking overhaul in fight against 'bad actors'The USDOT is injecting $217 million into the trucking and bus industries, targeting high-risk crash corridors, CDL loopholes, and supply chain bottlenecks.May 19, 2026RegulationsCongress takes aim at DOT services scams targeting truckersA new bill would require third-party companies that transmit correspondence about USDOT numbers to include a disclosure that they are not the FMCSA, DOT or other federal agency. Also: HOS waivers in Iowa, Nebraska; NationaLease recognizes top leasing companies.May 19, 2026RegulationsTrucking orgs urge Congress to act on chameleon carrier legislationA letter to Congressional leaders calls for action on legislation that would require a study into chameleon carriers, along with a new automation tool for FMCSA to use to identify bad actors. Also: Registration open for FTR Transportation Conference.May 18, 2026Safety & ComplianceGet dinged during Roadcheck? Everything you need to know about DataQsCarriers are encouraged to formally challenge a potentially erroneous finding.May 15, 2026Alternative powerNew CARB electric-truck rebate would knock $120K off new Class 8The new California Clean Fuel Reward (CCFR) is currently open to retailer enrollment and, beginning June 26, rebates will be available at authorized retailers for public and private fleets across the state. Also: FMCSA issues non-domiciled CDL rule exemption for certain non-citizens; ATRI requests feedback on cabotage.May 15, 2026Previous PagePage 16 of 243Next PageTop StoriesTrucksCould dyed diesel damage your engine or void your warranty?Aimed at easing pricing pressure at the pump, a new executive order permits highway vehicles to burn off-road red diesel without risking engine damage, federal tax penalties, or warranty coverage.EquipmentFuel tax relief proposals languish in Congress with prices breaking recordsIndustryTrump at Peterbilt: American trucking is back. Rid of 'crap' emissions systemsFreight demandSpot vs. contract: Diverging freight rates and squeezed volumeFeatured SponsorStop Costly Torque Guesswork Before It Hits Uptime
