CCJ StaffEconomic trendsTonnage slipped in July after June's gainsTrucking activity in the United States decreased 1% in July after rising 1.5% in June, according to ATA. Also: CAST Specialty Transportation driver named CVSA's IDEA winner; cocaine bust at border.August 20, 2026Trip planningGoogle adds large vehicle routing capability for trucking fleetsGoogle Maps Platform has launched Large Vehicle Routing nationwide, integrating vehicle dimensions and road regulations directly into its APIs and Navigation SDK.August 19, 2026Alternative powerEinride deploying 500 Tesla Semis over next two yearsThe deployments will serve Amazon and other key Einride customers across North America, the company said. Also: Maverick boosts flatbed driver tarp pay; FTR's Shippers' Conditions Index improved in June but remained negative.August 19, 2026RegulationsJudge 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, 2026Previous PagePage 6 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
