CCJ StaffRegulationsFormer trucking company owner faces charges over alleged $105M Ponzi schemeKristopher Lunsford and others allegedly solicited hundreds of victim-investors to invest in his trucking business by purchasing leases for semi-trucks. Also: FMCSA finalizes return to automatic 30-day emergency relief; Schneider expanding driving instructor positions.October 5, 2026TechnologyWhy simply tracking a load isn't enough to stop cargo theftBeyond knowing where the load is, ensuring it remains on its designated route with geofencing and alerts can add extra protection.October 2, 2026CCJ Top 250XPO expands network with two new service centersThe company opened new terminals in Arizona and Missouri, expanding its presence in the Phoenix and Kansas City metros. Also: FMCSA denies pre-CDL driving exemption for small ag fleet; Cleveland-Cliffs exemption for HOS, equipment renewed; FedEx places big order for electric delivery trucks.October 2, 2026Mergers & AcquisitionsZipp Express and Flanagan-White merge | USPS hauler closing downFlanagan-White Delivery/Flanagan-White Express has merged with Zipp Express. Also: USPS contractor fleet shuttering, assets up for auction; California takes action to lower fuel prices; Wreaths Across America needs more carriers.October 1, 2026Safety & ComplianceSoutheastern law enforcement sweep pulls dozens of trucks off the roadFederal, state, and homeland security agencies teamed up across four Southeastern states for a coordinated overnight enforcement sweep that placed 78 commercial drivers and 25 vehicles out of service for safety and credential violations.September 30, 2026RegulationsFMCSA denies drivers' ELD exemption requestFMCSA denied a request that would have allowed members of the Federation of Professional Truckers and other drivers to operate with paper logs rather than ELDs. Also: Fuel taxes suspended in Georgia; Texas relaxes dyed diesel, weight regs; more.September 30, 2026FinanceDaimler Truck Financial Services opens $7.8M North American HQ in Charlotte areaDaimler Truck Financial Services has officially opened its $7.8 million North American headquarters in Charlotte's Ballantyne area, uniting roughly 350 employees and expanding the company's powerful manufacturing and financial footprint across the Carolinas.September 29, 2026Artificial IntelligenceHow AI is changing driver onboarding & fleet safetyThis week’s CCJ Tech Shorts highlights supply chain AI and fleet management innovations.September 29, 2026RegulationsStates offer more regs relief amid low diesel inventories, high pricesNebraska has waived fines and penalties for ag and livestock haulers using dyed diesel and added more weight limit flexibility for certain ag haulers. Also: Montana gives intrastate gasoline, diesel haulers HOS relief; 5 military vets named "Transition Trucking" finalists.September 29, 2026Regulations12 busted in relation to theft of load of chickenA truck driver reportedly set up the theft in order to pay off a drug debt. Also: Fleet announces hazmat pay increase; former warehouse VP guilty for lying about hazardous waste dumping.September 28, 2026Previous PagePage 3 of 245Next PageTop StoriesFreight demandDon't underestimate AI's role in trucking's recoveryWithout AI investment's boost to GDP, trucking faces a sobering economic reality.Artificial IntelligenceThe blind spot in fleet safety: When AI misses the crash riskBusinessJ.B. Hunt eyes 2027 bid season rate hike to fend off higher driver, fuel, and medical costsCCJ Top 250Nussbaum Transportation CEO stepping down next yearFeatured SponsorStop Costly Torque Guesswork Before It Hits Uptime
