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Cargo theft losses climb as incidents continue to decline
Verisk CargoNet reported a 33% decline in theft incidents in Q3 compared to the same period a year ago, but tracked a 12% increase in estimated losses. Also: Averitt opening expanded Oklahoma City service center; team drivers busted hauling drugs across I-20; meth seized from load of leeks at border.
November 6, 2026
CargoNet Q3 2026 Supply Chain Risk Trends report showing 547 theft incidents with top targeted states and estimated losses of $230 million
Industry
Democratic sweep of Congress sets up high-stakes battle over trucking regulations
Democratic majorities in the House and Senate will bring heightened oversight to FMCSA and could use the next highway reauthorization bill to push for stricter safety mandates and higher carrier insurance minimums.
November 4, 2026
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Regulations
Drivers required to carry chains on many Washington state routes
From Nov. 1 to April 1, truck drivers are required to carry chains on certain Washington state routes. Also: EV maker Cenntro gets approval for voucher programs; FMCSA offering up to $7M for crash study data collection efforts; Mack MD7 chassis serving as jumpstart for up-and-coming entertainers.
November 4, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
'We cannot hold out long': Surprise Motus reclassification threatens small Illinois flatbedder
Roughly 6,000 motor carriers have seen involuntary suspensions this week through Motus with BIPD changes from $750,000 or below to $1 million and above.
October 29, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
Group suing New York DMV for access to CDL data
The Federation for American Immigration Reform has filed a lawsuit against the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles after the agency denied a public records request seeking CDL statistics and licensing policies.
October 29, 2026
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Autonomous
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.
October 29, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA will 'hold violators fully accountable' after ELD fraud scandal revealed
FMCSA and Illinois State Police saw firsthand a truck driver call a fraudulent ELD provider and reset his hours. The driver's fleet hoped to make a point, and now FMCSA vows action.
October 28, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
Despite clumsy rollout, FMCSA says Motus has blocked 'thousands' of bad actors from hitting the highway
While Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration officials acknowledge ongoing technical hiccups with the new Motus registration system, they emphasize that the portal is successfully blocking thousands of fraudulent operators.
October 28, 2026
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Freight demand
Capacity squeeze and regulatory crackdowns point to durable trucking recovery
Knight-Swift Transportation CEO Adam Miller warns that despite muted consumer demand, unprecedented regulatory crackdowns and broker liability are driving an ongoing capacity squeeze that will permanently alter future freight upcycles.
October 28, 2026
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Perspectives
How 1 million ELD fraudsters broke the trucking industry, and how to save it
Big fleet CEO Zach Meiborg says it's time to get real about rampant ELD fraud, illegal capacity, and outdated hours of service rules holding trucking back. Scrapping the 11-hour drive time limit is a start.
October 27, 2026
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Regulations
Attorney sentenced for role in staged-crash scheme targeting trucks
A New Orleans attorney will serve prison time and pay more than $650K in restitution for helping coordinate staged crashes. Also: Great Dane recall -- "do not use" affected trailers; gas tax holiday extended in Georgia; Goodyear names Highway Hero.
October 27, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
Legal challenge targets 20% UCR fee increase and trucker data privacy violations
The Small Business in Transportation Coalition has filed a federal petition for review in the D.C. Circuit challenging the FMCSA's 2027 Unified Carrier Registration fee rule and demanding an end to the unlawful sharing of truckers' personal data.
October 26, 2026
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Class 7-8
The little engines that could: 3 OEMs stand ready to meet EPA's strictest ever NOx limits
Some OEMs will rely on emissions credits to comply with EPA 2027 regulations, but International, Volvo and Mack are ready to roll out true 35-milligram engines alongside legacy powerplants to give fleets operational flexibility during an imminent equipment replacement cycle.
October 24, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA adds ethanol, heating oil to nationwide fuel-haul HOS waiver
The waiver allows certain fuel haulers to operate beyond the 14-hour daily limit through Dec. 16. Also: Alleged cargo thief charged for $12M worth of thefts; TCA accepting nominations for Professional Drivers of the Year.
October 23, 2026
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Regulations
Railroad HOS relief extended by FMCSA
The Association of American Railroads and the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association were granted relief from the 14-hour and 60-/70-hour rules for specific situations. Also: Werner CEO Derek Leathers named new ATA chairman; A. Duie Pyle expands; Diesel thieves busted.
October 22, 2026
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Regulations
Fleet owner guilty of $2M credit card fraud, ID theft scheme
Hasan Korkmaz pleaded guilty to 18 counts charging him with bank fraud, money laundering and aggravated identity theft. Also: Diesel "deleters" pardoned by Trump at midterm rally; ATRI names next president, CEO.
October 19, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
FMCSA's DataQs reforms officially in effect
All 50 states, D.C. and U.S. territories are now in compliance with FMCSA's updated DataQs requirements announced in April, including a multi-stage review process, a ban on issuing-officer decisions on challenges, strict timelines for reviews and other reforms.
October 15, 2026
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Equipment
Truck driver petitions FMCSA for mandatory CO detectors after deaths
Driver Todd Daum said the goal of his petition is to “prevent carbon monoxide poisoning deaths and injuries among drivers resting in sleeper berths" as a result of idling diesel engines and exhaust fumes.
October 15, 2026
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Mergers & Acquisitions
PS Logistics expands flatbed footprint with Roane Transportation acquisition
Through its Loudon County Trucking subsidiary, PS Logistics has acquired Roane Transportation to strengthen its manufacturing and logistics network in the Southeast and Midwest.
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