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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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Equipment
Lawmakers again eye FET repeal
The Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act has been introduced four times.
June 2, 2026
The Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2026 was introduced by Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., and Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Md.. It targets the 12% Federal retail excise tax currently levied on all new heavy trucks, tractors, and trailers.
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Safety & Compliance
Bill establishing federal rules for driverless trucks is working its way through Congress
BUILD America 250 Act would would create a federal regulatory framework for autonomous trucks for the first time.
May 18, 2026
BUILD America 250 Act includes bipartisan language that would for the first time create a comprehensive federal policy framework to regulate the safe deployment of autonomous trucks, a long-time goal of the autonomous trucking industry.
Regulations
Aurora petitions FMCSA for extended warning-device exemption
The exemption would allow autonomous trucks to utilize cab-mounted beacons in lieu of the warning devices otherwise required by the FMCSRs. Also: FMCSA reinstates state's non-domiciled CDL program; trucking image award nominations open; more.
April 16, 2026
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Emissions
Bill seeks to strip EPA of power to regulate diesel emissions
The Diesel Truck Liberation Act seeks to remove EPA authority over diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and emissions equipment, reducing repair costs for American truckers.
March 27, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA gives more time to comment on lighting exemption request
The request from Grote Industries, now open for comments through May 10, would allow auxiliary rear or side lamps that flash or strobe when controlled by Grote’s Rear-End Collision Warning (RCW) system. Also: PacLease unveils patriotic rental trucks; new, free cancer screenings available for OTR women truckers.
March 4, 2026
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Trucks
Detroit readies rollout of new 2027 engines
The next generation Detroit Diesels deliver enhanced efficiency designed to help offset the impacts from emissions-related changes.
February 19, 2026
The Detroit Gen 6 DD13 and DD15 engines will be available beginning in January 2027, with Gen 6 DD16 production following in January 2028.
Regulations
Cargo securement, tampered ELDs to be inspectors' Roadcheck focus
CVSA's annual International Roadcheck will be held May 12-14 with a focus on ELD tampering for drivers and cargo securement for vehicles. Also: Paccar Parts opens new distribution center in Canada.
February 16, 2026
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Trump, EPA make good on promise to toss emissions regs
The Trump administration said it is ending 16 years of "hidden costs" by rolling back the GHG Endangerment Finding.
February 12, 2026
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Regulations
Lighting manufacturer, fleet seek exemption for flashing rear lights
Grote Industries asked for a waiver to allow trucks to be equipped with auxiliary rear or side lamps that flash or strobe when controlled by Grote’s Rear-End Collision Warning (RCW) system. Also: Bulk tanker fleet seeks exemption for pulsating brake lights; Mack's NASCAR partnership renewed.
February 11, 2026
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Regulations
Side underride legislation back in Congress
The bill would mandate side underride guards to be installed on all new trailers. Also: "Virtual" carrier CloudTrucks' exemption request denied; Truck Parking Club continues expansion.
February 6, 2026
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Insurance
Frequency of lawsuits, size of jury verdicts against motor carriers rising
ATRI analysis reveals a rise in trucking lawsuits and median nuclear verdicts hitting $36M.
December 3, 2025
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Alternative power
Petitions look to pressure OEMs into dropping CARB lawsuit
More than 50,000 people have signed petitions calling on the world’s biggest truck manufacturers to drop their lawsuit against California and commit to clean trucking. Also: Former Mass. trooper sentenced for role in CDL bribery scheme; 45 OOS orders issued during week-long enforcement blitz in Wyoming.
November 26, 2025
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Regulations
Bill targets 'life-threatening' engine derates in extreme cold
A new Senate bill targets "life-threatening" engine shutdowns caused by emissions systems in cold weather.
November 12, 2025
A new bill argues that EPA emissions safeguards shouldn't 'jeopardize human safety' in the cold. It would allow manufacturers to suspend derates at freezing temps and create a year-round DEF exemption for vehicles north of 59 degrees latitude.
Regulations
Brake Safety Week sidelines 2,300 trucks
Inspectors placed 2,296 trucks out of service due to brake-related violations, leading to a 15.1% OOS rate for the blitz. Also: More truck parking coming to Wisconsin with rest area reopening; Averitt donates to Tennessee State Parks.
November 7, 2025
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Regulations
FMCSA waiver accelerates diesel tech onboarding
FMCSA's exemption allows fleets, dealers, and technical schools to certify diesel techs in four months instead of a full year.
November 5, 2025
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Equipment controls
FMCSA grants warning-device waiver to autonomous trucking company
Aurora and other autonomous truck companies can begin using cab-mounted warning beacons as an alternative to reflective triangles to meet federal warning device requirements. Also: Schneider using AI to improve efficiency.
October 23, 2025
Aurora and other autonomous truck companies operating with Level 4 autonomous driving systems can begin using cab-mounted warning beacons as an alternative to reflective triangles to meet federal warning device requirements.
Regulations
New legislation takes aim at emissions control devices
The Diesel Truck Liberation Act would prohibit federal requirements for emissions control devices and onboard diagnostic systems and not allow prosecution under federal law for tampering with emissions equipment. Also: Truck Parking Club expands.
October 20, 2025
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Pioneer leading overhaul of Mack Trucks' product line
Mack resets its standard for over-the-road comfort with a 9-inch wider cab, massage seating, and a factory-integrated electric APU.
New Freightliner and Western Star models equipped with Detroit engines are already shipping with the updated software.
Class 7-8
DTNA issues software patch for DEF-related engine derates
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Safety & Compliance
Risky carriers list would be 'obituary' for unsafe trucking companies
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Regulations
Trade group asks court to strip NY, California of CDL authority
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