CCJ StaffMaintenanceDaimler 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, 2026Driver managementMonetizing deadhead, real-time safety data, and Oregon-wide PrePassIn this CCJ Tech Shorts: AI for empty miles, live risk data for brokers, and fewer weigh station stops.September 14, 2026RegulationsHours-of-service relief extended in OregonThe extension is valid through Oct. 11 or until the end of the emergency, whichever is sooner. Also: I-81 inspection effort puts 23 drivers, 20 trucks out of service; Volvo completes rollout of "lock and leave" OTA updates.September 11, 2026Equipment controlsKodiak aims for late-2026 launch of long-haul driverless trucksThe company's Autonomy Readiness Measure (ARM) for long-haul driverless operations reached 93% at the end of August, up from 91% at the end of July. Also: Massachusetts fines fleet $33K for hazmat cleanup violations.September 10, 2026RegulationsMore legislation looks to address chameleon carriersThe REVOKE Act looks to strengthen the authority of U.S. DOT and FMCSA to prevent chameleon carriers from exploiting USDOT registration systems. Also: Best Fleets to Drive For open for nominations; ATS raises regional van driver pay; vocational Peterbilts recalled.September 9, 2026AutonomousAutonomous tech company hits 1 billion kilometersInceptio Technology surpasses 1 billion kilometers in commercial autonomous trucking. Also: Link Logistics adds 230,530-square-foot Georgia facility to industrial portfolio.September 8, 2026Alternative powerCalstart, Port of N.Y. and N.J. unveil incentives for zero-emission truck adoptionTwo incentive programs will provide vouchers for the purchase of zero-emission drayage trucks, yard tractors, and supporting charging infrastructure, as well as electric truck charging hubs. Also: PrePass Bypass Mobile App expands in Oregon.September 7, 2026Freight demandOld Dominion, Saia seeing strong revenue and tonnage growthTwo of the nation’s largest less-than-truckload carriers are seeing revenue and tonnage growth despite mixed shipment volume.September 4, 2026MaintenanceHow AI can help lower repair costs, downtimeThis episode of the 10-44 explores why 87% of fleets are still stuck managing siloed data manually and how AI-driven automation is transforming fleet operations.September 4, 2026RegulationsHouse bill would make all staged-crash fraud a federal crimePreviously introduced legislation only targeted staged crashes targeting commercial vehicles, while the new bill expands that to any fraudulent crash and subsequent insurance claim. Also: Alabama touts trucking cleanup efforts; Tennessee implements Truck Parking Availability System along I-40; Boost Transport acquired by RTB Holdings.September 4, 2026Previous PagePage 3 of 243Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentFuel tax relief proposals languish in Congress with prices breaking recordsFederal proposals to suspend gas and diesel taxes have stalled in Congress.IndustryTrump at Peterbilt: American trucking is back. Rid of 'crap' emissions systemsFreight demandSpot vs. contract: Diverging freight rates and squeezed volumeCCJ Top 250Schneider slashes 76% of carriers from its brokerage networkMaintenanceManaging older trucks amid rising costs and regulatory shifts
