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Technology
Collaboration, innovation, and education
More resources exit now than ever before in the transportation industry's fight on frauf, including the Freight Fraud Prevention Hub, TCAT cybersecurity tool, and the upcoming June 2026 AI Governance Framework.
May 11, 2026
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Insurance
The hidden cost of lawsuit abuse in the trucking industry
Large verdictsvagainst trucking fleets create a ripple effect of increased insurance premiums and lost GDP across the U.S. economy.
May 6, 2026
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Alternative power
Alternative diesels
The Fairbanks-Morse diesel engine: From powering U.S. Navy submarines to meeting 2027 NOx standards, see why this design still leads in efficiency.
May 4, 2026
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Regulations
How an alleged Chameleon Carrier network will blow up broker liability
Montgomery v. Caribe II Transport and the Super Ego scandal will reshape freight broker liability.
May 2, 2026
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Alternative power
Propane: A low cost, low emission solution for medium-duty trucks
Most focus is on Class 8, but Classes 4-7 are substantial fuel consumers and propane is the "sweet spot" for urban, high-mileage medium-duty trucks.
April 30, 2026
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Regulations
Rethinking hours of service: a readiness-based model for safer and more productive fleets
Current HOS regulations rely on manual clocks and paper-log logic. A Dynamic Hours of Service framework uses biometric readiness and ADAS data to modernize driver safety and regulatory compliance.
April 27, 2026
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Alternative power
From Allis-Chalmers to Tesla: The high stakes of trucking’s tech transition
Allis-Chalmers built a 1,008-cell hydrogen tractor in 1959, yet the company vanished by 1999.
April 22, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
Cross-border crackdown: U.S. and Canada tighten the rules on trucking accountability
With the U.S. intensifying labor and safety enforcement in the commercial trucking sector, Canada is showing signs of a long-overdue reset.
April 21, 2026
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Business
How under-inflated trailer tires are draining your fuel budget
With diesel above $5 a gallon, under-inflated trailer tires could be costing your fleet thousands a year.
April 20, 2026
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Telematics
Why ignoring logistics data costs fleets millions
Complaining about fuel prices won't save your business, but fixing your virtual pipeline will. It’s time to stop surveying and start measuring the hard data sitting at your gates.
April 15, 2026
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Insurance
The methodology behind 60 Minutes' Chameleon Carriers story
60 Minutes highlighted the dangers of chameleon carriers, but proprietary detection methodology and data matching powered the investigation.
April 13, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence
AI in fleet operations: Moving from experimentation to discipline
AI has shifted from concept to real-world testing. Learn why successful fleet integration depends on operational discipline, data quality, and workflow incorporation rather than just the technology itself.
April 10, 2026
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Business
Clearing up DDC misunderstandings
From custom branding to FMCSA compliance, a DCC provider manages transportation with expert precision.
April 7, 2026
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Cybersecurity
Cyber-enabled cargo theft is rising. Here’s what the industry is learning.
NMFTA debuts its new Threat Report Portal designed for early-warning threat intelligence.
April 6, 2026
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Autonomous
Manufacturer self-certification of AVs?
If human truckers need medical exams and strict FMCSA oversight, why are autonomous vehicle manufacturers allowed to self-certify?
April 2, 2026
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Business
Beyond the lowest price: How to vet trucking vendors
Avoid inefficiency and poor quality. Here's checklist for identifying needs, ranking RFPs, and establishing Service Level Agreements (SLAs) that work.
April 2, 2026
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Maintenance
End of DEF quality sensors a win for reliability, but what about the environment?
With the DEF quality sensor no longer mandatory, can NOx sensors fill the gap?
April 1, 2026
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Insurance
Chameleon carriers create demand for risk detection
Chameleon carriers evade safety regulations by creating new identities, introducing "recycled risk" to the trucking industry.
March 30, 2026
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NHTSA proposes driverless trucks be equipped with blue marker lights
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed modernizing vehicle lighting rules to accommodate automated driving systems (ADS) by introducing optional cyan marker lamps.
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Growth strategies
More loads, tighter cash: Why trucking growth can be a financial trap
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