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House passes bill to reauthorize Diesel Emissions Reduction Act

The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved legislation to reauthorize the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act through 2029, securing $100 million annually to replace and retrofit aging commercial vehicle engines.

September 16, 2026

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Battery electric

California finalizes repeal of zero-emission truck rules

California has officially finalized the repeal of its zero-emission truck mandates for High Priority and Drayage fleets following a legal challenge by the California Trucking Association.

September 14, 2026

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September 1, 2026

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House committee advances Diesel Emissions Reduction Act

The House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously passed a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) with $100 million in annual funding through 2029 to help modernize heavy-duty trucking and reduce emissions.

September 3, 2026

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Comment period for EPA 2027 emissions policy changes ends

Read what the heavy-duty industry told the EPA about proposed amendments to its emissions regulations.

September 1, 2026

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Battery electric

California eyes bill targeting zero-emission truck prices

California legislators are considering SB 1213, a measure aimed at driving down commercial electric truck prices by requiring manufacturers to disclose pricing data to qualify for state incentive programs.

August 28, 2026

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Battery electric

Five Pacific governments partner on Canada-to-Mexico zero-emission freight network

Government leaders from California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and Baja California have launched the BC2BC Corridor initiative to build a continuous zero-emission charging and hydrogen fueling network for commercial trucks along Interstate 5.

August 27, 2026

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Battery electric

Is it almost Tesla time? Aftermarket challenge facing Tesla Semi and EV fleets

The 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, 2026

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EPA rules, sold-out build slots slow surging Class 8 truck orders

Preliminary July North American Class 8 net orders surged up to 75% year over year as near-capacity 2026 build slots and pending EPA regulations constrained new order volume.

August 7, 2026

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Why DEF derating happens and what we learn from it

From space shuttle disasters to truck DEF derates, engineering failures build necessary safeguards in a complex, unpredictable world.

August 6, 2026

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Mack, Volvo expand DEF software updates

Following updated EPA guidelines, Mack and Volvo are expanding DEF software patches across post-2010 models to give truck drivers up to 160 hours to address emissions issues before performance is restricted.

July 28, 2026

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Outlook and Benchmarking

A strategic inflection point for shippers: Why now is the time to rethink private fleets and lock in current transportation economics

New EPA emissions regulations will increase the cost and complexity of private truck fleets, making this a critical window for U.S. shippers to lock in predictable transportation economics.

July 15, 2026

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Not all stakeholders onboard with EPA's DEF derate rules, warranty easement

EPA's proposed revisions to heavy-duty truck emissions rules have drawn widespread criticism from fuel marketers, small-business truckers, and environmental advocates.

July 10, 2026

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EPA proposes to end DEF derates for good, scale back warranty requirements

If finalized, the EPA believes its proposal will save American truckers and farmers as much as $12 billion by eliminating burdensome Biden-era regulations

July 9, 2026

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No CARB required: SEMA certification gives fleets nationwide aftermarket options

In a federal rebalancing of emissions authority, EPA designates SEMA as national certifier.

July 9, 2026

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Cummins, PACCAR issue software fix for DEF derates

Cummins and PACCAR’s new factory and dealer software updates change DEF inducement rules, timelines, and final vehicle speeds for truckers.

July 6, 2026

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EPA mandate: Fleets gain equal access to OEM diagnostic tools

New EPA guidance mandates that vehicle manufacturers share diagnostic tools and repair data for DEF and emissions systems with independent shops and drivers.

July 2, 2026

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Battery electric

ATA's Spear: Strict EV mandates would 'implode' the economy

ATA chief blasts California's now-defunct EV truck mandates as "dumbest idea."

June 10, 2026

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Trucking fleets exempt from proposed EV fee that would prop up Highway Trust Fund

An annual registration fee of $100 for battery electrics would help offset losses to the Highway Trust Fund caused by vehicles that bypass gas pumps.

May 18, 2026

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Schneider slashes 76% of carriers from its brokerage network

Schneider National drastically reduced its third-party brokerage carrier network from 60,000 to 14,000 partners.

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Managing older trucks amid rising costs and regulatory shifts

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Was FMCSA's Motus site vibe coded?

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Supply constraints drive freight rate surge

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Why the C.H. Robinson fallout and broker liability shift matter to every motor carrier

Get all the info on the top 250 trucking companies in America

View, sort and download the trucking industry’s most comprehensive ranking of for-hire carriers in North America, based on a blend of metrics including fleet size, annual revenue and number of drivers.

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