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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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Autonomous
Former Covenant safety boss takes role at FMCSA
Steve Dowling will help oversee federal safety programs aimed at reducing crashes, fatalities and injuries involving commercial trucks. Also: Werner names former TForce, UPS Freight exec to board; PlusAI advances toward commercial autonomous trucking; J.B. Hunt celebrates 65 years by ringing the Nasdaq opening bell.
August 11, 2026
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Driver classification
Labor unions and trucking groups clash over proposed NYC last-mile delivery rules
New York City's proposed Delivery Protection Act has sparked fierce debate between unions demanding direct hiring and trucking advocates warning against the ban of subcontracting models.
August 10, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
FMCSA proposes parking non-English-fluent truckers with OOS violation
The FMCSA has proposed new regulations that formally place non-compliant commercial truck drivers out of service for English language proficiency violations.
August 7, 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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Freight demand
Landstar tightens carrier vetting as SCOTUS ruling and nuclear verdicts redefine broker liability
Following the Supreme Court’s Montgomery decision, Landstar System is aggressively tightening its carrier vetting standards and attracting independent freight brokers seeking shelter from escalating litigation risks.
August 7, 2026
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Emissions
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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Safety & Compliance
Trump wants to trade 'illegal' truckers for veterans, and Werner wants 1,400 of them
President Trump launched the Freedom Haulers initiative Thursday to remove non-citizen commercial drivers from U.S. roadways and fast-track military veterans into trucking careers.
July 30, 2026
Nathan Meisgeier, president of Omaha, Nebraska-based Werner Enterprises, said his carrier is committing to hire 1,400 veterans over the coming year as part of the Freedom Haulers initiative.
Regulations
FMCSA crash accounting in Congressional crosshairs
A recent report found missing crash data following an investigation into a fatal crash involving a bus company. Congress FMCSA about how it tracks large truck and bus crashes.
July 30, 2026
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Insurance
C.H. Robinson warns of 'soaring' transportation costs if record nuclear verdict stands
C.H. Robinson is appealing a Texas jury’s advisory verdict in a fatal trucking collision, warning that rising nuclear verdicts threaten national supply chains and transportation costs.
July 30, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
Bipartisan bill targets high-risk Chameleon Carriers
The bipartisan SAFE Act wants to give federal regulators advanced tools to crack down on high-risk Chameleon Carriers that change identities to dodge safety penalties.
July 28, 2026
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Components
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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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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Safety & Compliance
C.H. Robinson hammered in $604M watershed broker liability case
C.H. Robinson plans to appeal a historic $604 million Dallas jury verdict over a deadly 2021 multi-vehicle pileup, reigniting industry debate over broker responsibility and federal safety data.
July 24, 2026
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Regulations
Trucking organization executives tout industry clean-up efforts
The Trucking Association Executives Council released a progress report on its work with federal regulators to remove bad actors from trucking. Also: Fleetmaster Express upgrades driver pay package; new U.S.-Canada border crossing opening Monday; trailer orders down in June.
July 24, 2026
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Regulations
Cargo theft scheme targeting Nike warehouse busted
12 indicted in cargo theft operation bust. Also: Texas launching new motor carrier credentialing system; Arizona blitz nets 39 OOS orders.
July 23, 2026
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Industry
Federal bill targets staged crash fraud
Newly introduced federal legislation would make staging collisions with commercial trucks a crime, establishing harsh criminal penalties for the drivers, attorneys, and doctors involved in organized fraud schemes.
July 22, 2026
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Workforce development
The benefits of joining a trucking association
Joining a trucking association offers several advantages to motor carrier members, including advocacy for rulemaking and membership discounts on things fleets use every day.
July 22, 2026
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