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Industry

Regulations
Lawmaker's new bill would relaunch under-21 truck driver apprenticeship program
The Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot program concludes in November, and a new bill, if passed, would launch a new program with simplified rules. Also: FTR to host State of Freight Symposium on chemicals and petroleum in November; NMFTA, Truckstop.com partner to offer cybersecurity resources for small fleets.
October 10, 2025
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Workforce
ATA calls on Congress to reform CDL testing, training
The group called for an ELP assessment during CDL testing, stronger CDL issuance oversight, a crackdown on cabotage and more. Also: Canadian Trucking Alliance launches campaign against "Driver Inc." contractor scheme.
October 9, 2025
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Lawmakers look to help farmers with restricted CDLs
A new bill would allow online renewals for restricted CDLs for farm-related industries and clarify that ag-related equipment does not contribute to vehicle weight classifications. Also: C.H. Robinson names 2025 Carriers of the Year.
October 1, 2025
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Regulations
NHTSA: Traffic fatalities trending down in 2025
Traffic fatalities fell 8.2% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, NHTSA reported. Also: PlusAI has formed a new autonomous-truck advisory council made up of former fleet execs, regulators and others; two Daimler recalls affect more than 700 trucks; more.
September 24, 2025
Truck Crash Snow
Regulations
Congress eyes ban of 'predatory' lease-purchase programs
The bill follows through on recommendations made by the Truck Leasing Task Force, which called for an outright ban of carrier-managed lease-purchase programs. Also: NHTSA, FHWA administrators confirmed by Senate; DOT auditing FMCSA's oversight of states' CDL testing programs.
September 23, 2025
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Regulations
North Carolina bill addresses predatory towing issues
A bill passed by the state's legislature bans commercial truck booting for parking and looks to prevent towing companies from holding cargo hostage. Also: I-40 reopened in Tennessee after nine-day closure; Mack recalls certain Anthem, Granite, MD Electric trucks.
July 1, 2025
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Business
DOT set to eliminate speed limiter proposal, keep pre-2000 ELD exemption in place
A DOT package aimed at improving truckers' working conditions would provide truck parking funding, withdraw FMCSA's speed limiter mandate proposal, establish pilot programs for hours-of-service flexibility and more.
June 27, 2025
Truck In Right Lane Highway Bridge
Regulations
Bill to ease veterans' transition to transportation jobs advances
The bill would require the identification of barriers to hiring veterans in trucking and other transportation roles, along with policy to address those barriers. Also: A. Duie Pyle opens new West Virginia facility; Outpost acquires four new locations for trucking terminals, parking.
June 17, 2025
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Regulations
Hours of service should be front and center in DOT deregulatory effort: Truckers
There's near-unanimity on evaluation of additional flexibilities for drive and rest periods in the HOS, yet not everyone agrees on the ELD mandate. Among other top issues highlighted by truckers, groups for modification or repeal in recent docket comments: speed limiters, broker transparency and AEBs.
May 9, 2025
With the U.S. Department of Transportation asking for the public's help in ID'ing regs that should be removed or modified, truck drivers, trucking organizations and even manufacturers weighed in on what they see as some of the top regulatory issues facing the industry.
Regulations
Biden-era independent contractor classification rule under DOL review
New DOL guidance informs investigators to not follow the 2024 contractor classification rule for FLSA disputes while the department reviews the rulemaking. Also: Bill looks to ease veterans' transition to trucking; Arizona adds rest area truck parking info online.
May 9, 2025
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Equipment controls
Daimler delivers new Cascadias to Torc for autonomous fleet testing
Daimler Truck has started delivering fifth-gen Cascadias to the autonomous testing fleet of Torc Robotics. Also: Nevada eyes insurance increase for intrastate carriers; fleet's coil-securement exemption renewed.
April 21, 2025
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Industry
New bill would make staged-accident fraud a federal crime
The bill “establishes clear, enforceable criminal penalties for those who stage these collisions, as well as the attorneys, physicians and other co-conspirators who knowingly participate in this fraud.” Also: Maverick names 2024 Drivers of the Year.
April 9, 2025
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Industry
Congress eyes $7,500 tax credit for truck drivers
The bill would also create a $10,000 tax credit for new truckers. Also: Bulkmatic names new president; Illinois extends IRP registration deadline for March; Volvo, Mack dealer group expands footprint; Tenstreet acquires another recruiting platform.
April 2, 2025
trucks crossing highway bridges
Regulations
Industry details challenges to House subcommittee
From safety technologies to drug testing and driver training, four trucking industry stakeholders make their cases for trucking's top priorities as Congress prepares to reauthorize surface transportation programs.
March 26, 2025
Pictured are John Elliott, Executive Chairman, Load One, Past Chairman, Truckload Carriers Association; on behalf of the Truckload Carriers Association; Lewie Pugh, Executive Vice President, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association; Ryan Lindsey, Executive Vice President, Government Relations, CRH; on behalf of the Shippers Coalition; Dan Glessing, President, Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation; on behalf of the American Farm Bureau Federation;; and Cole Scandaglia, Senior Legislative Representative and Policy Advisor, International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
Regulations
With trucking ties, Barrs nominated to lead FMCSA
Derek Barrs has served on ATA's Law Enforcement Advisory Board since 2021 and has been an active member of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance in multiple roles.
March 25, 2025
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Industry
New state law cracks down on cargo thieves
A new law in Arkansas allows for an enhanced prison sentence of up to 10 additional years for cargo theft convictions. Also: Mack intros 23,000-pound rear axle, 325-hp Cummins engine to MD Series; TCA's Drivers of the Year crowned.
March 21, 2025
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Regulations
Regulatory update: AEBs, speed limiters, more expected in 2025
A final rule to mandate automatic emergency braking systems is expected in January, a notice of proposed rulemaking to mandate speed limiters is planned for May, and a number of other regulatory moves are expected in the coming months.
December 17, 2024
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Industry
DOT proposes change to drug-testing rules
The proposal would "address unforeseen circumstances" with its oral fluid drug testing rule due to a lack of certified labs. Also: Wreaths Across America convoy under way; FMCSA eyes allowing hazmat endorsement waivers for certain jet fuel haulers.
December 9, 2024
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