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Regulations
Court shoots down operator’s driverless warning-device waiver lawsuit as FMCSA gives 5-year extension
FMCSA has further cleared the way for truly driverless autonomous trucks to operate, granting a full exemption allowing cab-mounted warning beacons instead of requiring warning triangles. Meanwhile, a court shot down an operator's challenge to FMCSA's waivers.
October 8, 2026
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Equipment
Fuel tax relief proposals languish in Congress with prices breaking records
Federal proposals to suspend gas and diesel taxes have stalled in Congress.
October 3, 2026
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Trailers
Trade Commission ruling paves way for steep import duties on trailers
The U.S. International Trade Commission has cleared the path for the Department of Commerce to implement antidumping and countervailing duties on van-type trailers imported from China, Canada, and Mexico.
September 28, 2026
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Equipment
Alabama suspends dyed diesel fuel checks as pump prices soar
Alabama suspends dyed diesel rules for 120 days. Also: Kodiak began its driver-in autonomous pilot with reefer fleet DTL Transport on a Fresno-to-Los Angeles route; Six plead guilty to CDL bribery scheme in Louisiana; Wyoming launches self-certification for large vehicles crossing Teton Pass.
September 25, 2026
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Equipment
White-labeled and vulnerable: The urgent case for FMCSA to overhaul ELD certification
Widespread vulnerabilities in white-labeled Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) pose a major threat to public safety, prompting calls for the FMCSA to require independent, third-party testing rather than manufacturer self-certification.
September 8, 2026
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Class 7-8
U.S. dropping Obama-era fuel economy standards for truck engines
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is eliminating standalone fuel economy regulations for commercial truck engines, citing a lack of statutory authority under the Energy Independence and Security Act.
August 29, 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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Equipment
Brakes, med cards lead violations as CVSA removes 10,000 trucks from roads
Safety officials inspected over 54,000 commercial vehicles across North America during International Roadcheck, removing more than 10,000 vehicles and 3,100 drivers for critical safety violations.
August 25, 2026
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Indicators
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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Regulations
Senate committee approves bill to ban Chinese vehicles, sensors
The Connected Vehicle Security Act would prohibit the importation, manufacture, and sale of connected vehicles, software, and hardware linked to China and other foreign adversaries. Also: Rush Enterprises forms joint venture with Carrier Transicold dealer network MCT Companies.
July 27, 2026
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Equipment
FMCSA cleans up safety regulations, eliminates tire recordkeeping step
A new FMCSA final rule effective this month removes tire size logging rules for motor carriers while clarifying GVWR definitions and foreign driver background check procedures.
July 22, 2026
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Equipment
Former transit secretaries urge tech focus for infrastructure bill
Former U.S. transportation secretaries warn Senate leaders not to lock in "today's solutions" as Congress debates the new surface transportation reauthorization bill.
July 17, 2026
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Equipment controls
DOT, DHS eye 75 CDL schools for fraud
Homeland Security investigators will probe the suspect schools. Also: NHTSA Administrator Jonathan Morrison in a letter to AV developers called current issues with law enforcement interactions "unacceptable"; Canadian truck driver, passenger arrested on smuggling charges; Women in Trucking accepting nominations for Influential Woman in Trucking Award.
July 17, 2026
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Emissions
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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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
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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
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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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Trucks
Could dyed diesel damage your engine or void your warranty?
Aimed at easing pricing pressure at the pump, a new executive order permits highway vehicles to burn off-road red diesel without risking engine damage, federal tax penalties, or warranty coverage.
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Equipment
Fuel tax relief proposals languish in Congress with prices breaking records
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Industry
Trump at Peterbilt: American trucking is back. Rid of 'crap' emissions systems
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Freight demand
Spot vs. contract: Diverging freight rates and squeezed volume
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