CCJ StaffRegulationsJudge puts DOT's demand for 17 million CDLIS records on holdA judge has enjoined DOT and AAMVA from taking action related to CDLIS records while a lawsuit unfolds in court. Also: UPS driver crowned trucking's Grand Champion; Volvo, Mack, International recalls.August 18, 2026Equipment controlsKodiak gets autonomous permit for California testingKodiak's new permit allows the company to test autonomous trucks in California with a safety driver in the cab for at least 500,000 miles before driverless testing would be allowed. Also: House bill would codify Trump administration's "Freedom Haulers" vets-to-CDL initiative.August 17, 2026Economic trendsTrucking market conditions remained strong in June: FTRFTR's Trucking Conditions Index fell from May to June but remained strong with a slightly less robust freight rate growth that was partially offset by lower diesel prices. Also: I-70 closure in Indiana; New York blitz parks 126 trucks.August 14, 2026CompaniesKnight expands leadership teams in Northeast, SoutheastKnight Transportation has named Shelley Billions and Brian Lewis as vice presidents of sales in the Southeast and Northeast regions, respectively. Also: Michigan trucking school suspended; HOS relief extended in Oregon, Nebraska; Paccar Parts expands in Canada.August 13, 2026BusinessCargo theft losses skyrocketed in Q2While the number of cargo theft incidents fell year-over-year, loss values more than doubled during the same period. Also: Wabash van trailers recalled for missing ABS light label; steering issue prompts Mack recall; WIT names 16 new Image Team members.August 12, 2026Battery electricIs it almost Tesla time? Aftermarket challenge facing Tesla Semi and EV fleetsThe success of heavy-duty models like the Tesla Semi will ultimately hinge on aftermarket support, uptime, and grid infrastructure rather than range alone.August 11, 2026Class 7-8Get up close with the rarest Peterbilt of 2026: The Freedom 250 Model 589Peterbilt launched the Freedom 250 special edition Model 589, a limited collector's truck capped at just 250 units that celebrates America’s 250th birthday.August 11, 2026AutonomousFormer Covenant safety boss takes role at FMCSASteve Dowling will help oversee federal safety programs aimed at reducing crashes, fatalities and injuries involving commercial trucks. Also: Werner names former TForce, UPS Freight exec to board; PlusAI advances toward commercial autonomous trucking; J.B. Hunt celebrates 65 years by ringing the Nasdaq opening bell.August 11, 2026Mergers & AcquisitionsProficient Auto Logistics acquiring Hansen & Adkins for $130 millionProficient Auto Logistics is acquiring Hansen & Adkins in a $130 million deal to build North America’s largest finished vehicle transport platform and expand into Canada.August 10, 2026Class 7-8Nexio Power unveils Class 7 propane bobtailThe demonstration vehicle features a 7.2-liter supercharged V-8 propane engine paired with an Allison 3500 RDS six-speed automatic transmission.August 10, 2026Page 1 of 236Next PageTop StoriesTechnologyFlock ALPR data and trucking: Separating AI hallucinations from real cargo risksAn AI hallucination would have fleet managers believe the risk of Flock cameras is the potential exposure of carrier lane data, but industry experts are more concerned about cyber-enabled cargo theft.TechnologyFlock camera surveillance expands from crime fighting to trucking enforcementClass 7-8Detroit all-in on 2027 diesel enginesFreight demandFreight recovery could be longest in history because capacity rebound won't be quickFeatured SponsorReduce fleet cybersecurity risks with Noregon's Diagnostic Tool Management.
