CCJ StaffMergers & AcquisitionsTrimac acquires Service Transport CompanyTrimac Transportation is expanding its chemical hauling footprint in the U.S.October 6, 2025TechnologyRoadrunner intros new software to increase load visibilityWith the new software, Roadrunner expects to "nearly eradicate" missed pickups within its network. Also: Joint enforcement operation in Colorado, Wyoming results in arrests, out-of-service orders.October 3, 2025RegulationsFMCSA employees unaffected by government shutdownAccording to the DOT's shutdown plan, FMCSA and NHTSA employees will continue working during the government shutdown. Also: Oregon wildfire HOS relief extended; used-truck market saw August improvement.October 2, 2025RegulationsLawmakers look to help farmers with restricted CDLsA new bill would allow online renewals for restricted CDLs for farm-related industries and clarify that ag-related equipment does not contribute to vehicle weight classifications. Also: C.H. Robinson names 2025 Carriers of the Year.October 1, 2025BusinessTCI acquiring Success Truck LeasingWith the acquisition of Success NationaLease, TCI grows to more than 4,000 pieces of equipment, 1,900 employees, and 25 facilities nationwide.September 30, 2025RegulationsJoint trucking/ICE enforcement effort leads to 130 arrestsOklahoma Department of Public Safety and U.S. ICE officials conducted a three-day enforcement effort at an I-40 port of entry. Also: Recalls issued from Volvo, Mack, Wabash.September 30, 2025TrucksTrump imposes 25% tariff on heavy trucksEffective next week, the U.S. will levy tariffs on all imported heavy duty trucks.September 26, 2025RegulationsWould FMCSA's Split Duty Period proposal enhance truck driver safety, happiness?The FMCSA has proposed a new pilot program that would allow truck drivers to pause their 14-hour on-duty clock for 30 minutes up to three hours.September 25, 2025WorkforceFour military veterans named 'Transition Trucking' award finalistsRookie truck drivers for Werner, Roehl, Melton and Stevens are finalists for the award with a Kenworth T680 up for grabs. Also: Truck freight tonnage saw more improvement in August; July's trucking marking conditions improved.September 25, 2025RegulationsNHTSA: Traffic fatalities trending down in 2025Traffic fatalities fell 8.2% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, NHTSA reported. Also: PlusAI has formed a new autonomous-truck advisory council made up of former fleet execs, regulators and others; two Daimler recalls affect more than 700 trucks; more.September 24, 2025Previous PagePage 3 of 206Next PageTop StoriesAlternative powerTesla expects electric Semi debut in late 2026All signs continue to point to a 2026 mass production launch of Tesla's electric Semi.BusinessUSA Truck going back up for saleBusinessMidwest Motor Express, DHE Transportation rebranding under AAA CooperHomeMost heavy trucks exempt from new 25% truck tariff, 'non-U.S. content' will be taxedRegulationsDOT docks California $40 million for ELP compliance failure
