CCJ StaffRegulationsWinter weather prompts more HOS relief in three statesDrivers transporting certain heating fuels get hours-of-service relief in New York, Maine and Kansas. Also: Love's Financial expands with three acquisitions; massive proposed rail merger gets pushback; Peach State Truck Centers opens new driver-focused dealership.December 23, 2025RegulationsATA petitions FMCSA for exemption to effectively extend under-21 pilot programIn response to ATA's petition, OOIDA urged FMCSA to reject it and instead offered support for another path for under-21 truckers. Also: Railroad associations' HOS exemption provisionally renewed; Volvo donates new VNL to children's museum; Nagle Companies' president recognized by local trucking organization.December 22, 2025Health & wellnessTips for truckers wanting to get healthier in the New Year79% of New Year’s goals involve improving health, but just 9% of Americans actually keep their resolutions throughout the year.December 19, 2025RegulationsHouse members launch bipartisan Congressional Trucking CaucusThe caucus will focus on trucking issues and policies that promote integrity, safety and growth within the industry. Also: Volvo Group opening new parts distribution center in Washington; Hyundai Translead partners with Hyundai Capital to form new financing arm.December 18, 2025WorkforceRoehl driver, Army veteran wins new Kenworth T680Roehl driver Charles Jones Jr. won the 2025 Transition Trucking: Driving to Excellence award. Also: Vermont heating fuel haulers get HOS relief; New Jersey-based Voyager Trucking acquires Vision Transport; railroad emergency-support fleet requests HOS waiver.December 17, 2025RegulationsWinter weather prompts HOS waivers in five statesHeating fuel haulers in five Northeast states are getting regulatory relief due to winter storms, cold weather and other factors. Also: Oregon discontinuing its Trusted Carrier Partner Program that gave participating fleets certain benefits in the state.December 16, 2025RegulationsTop 250 fleet requests renewal of pre-CDL operation waiverThe waiver allows Wilson trainees who have passed the CDL skills test but not yet obtained their CDL to operate without a CDL holder in the front seat. Also: Former DOT-certified medical examiner charged for allegedly falsifying DOT physicals; NTTC's Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year finalists named.December 12, 2025WorkforceHow trucking can make a stand against human traffickingHuman trafficking is a massive criminal industry affecting an estimated 50 million people globally. Truck drivers out on the highways are in the perfect position to help look for signs of trafficking and report things that seem out of place to authorities.December 12, 2025Mergers & AcquisitionsPGT Trucking acquires Debrick Truck Line, expanding its Midwest footprintPGT Trucking Adds 35th Terminal with Acquisition of Debrick Truck Line.December 11, 2025RegulationsFMCSA denies storm-relief fleet's request for HOS waiverA fleet's request for extended hours-of-service relief for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina was denied. Also: Saia continues support of Wreaths Across America; ELDT resources available from J.J. Keller.December 11, 2025Previous PagePage 32 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
