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Safety & Compliance
Was FMCSA's Motus site vibe coded?
Reliance on AI-assisted development might have crippled the FMCSA's new Motus platform, stranding compliant motor carriers in months-long administrative limbo.
September 25, 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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Regulations
The Gordie Howe Bridge is open. Now let's fix the rules of the road
While the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge marks a major win for cross-border trade, the North American trucking industry urgently requires consistent regulatory enforcement to combat underground models like Driver Inc. and level the playing field.
September 24, 2026
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Regulations
Court hands DOT another defeat in battle over CDLIS records
A federal district court has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the DOT from obtaining more than 17 million records from the CDLIS.
September 22, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA eases hours-of-service for gas, diesel haulers
As diesel prices and global demand soar, FMCSA has issued a waiver providing more hours-of-service flexibility for motor carriers transporting gasoline and diesel fuel. Also: C.H. Robinson names 2026 Carrier of the Year winners; Volvo electric trucks named International Truck of the Year.
September 18, 2026
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Asset tracking & management
ELD decertifications are changing the capacity equation
Federal crackdowns on manipulated electronic logging devices and stricter carrier registration standards are eliminating illicit "shadow capacity," forcing shippers and brokers to adopt continuous vetting protocols to secure freight.
September 17, 2026
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Regulations
ATRI asks for carrier input on HOS, ELD costs, benefits
The new survey is the first in an effort to develop a framework for assessing the impacts of trucking industry regulations. Also: Roehl increases driver pay; two sentenced for Philly cargo thefts; I-70 construction zone enforcement effort results.
September 17, 2026
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Emissions
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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Regulations
Hazmat violations put 700 trucks OOS in unannounced blitz
During CVSA's unannounced hazardous materials/dangerous goods inspection initiative, some 683 trucks were placed out-of-service in the U.S. and Canada. Also: FMCSA extends Nebraska wildfire HOS waiver.
September 16, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
Why the C.H. Robinson fallout and broker liability shift matter to every motor carrier
The recent legal and financial fallout for freight brokers has increased scrutiny on motor carrier safety records, fundamentally changing how fleets are vetted and insured.
September 15, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
FMCSA defends buggy Motus rollout as necessary growing pain in fraud crackdown
Amid reports of dropped calls and mistaken operational shutdowns, FMCSA maintains that its new Motus system is stabilizing, blaming outdated carrier records for compounding technical migration errors.
September 14, 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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Safety & Compliance
How a community of truckers built a CDL school to save their industry
After turning down a lucrative offer to run a CDL mill, a veteran truck driver relied on faith and donations from fellow drivers to build a community-backed truck driving school in Georgia.
September 11, 2026
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Regulations
Hours-of-service relief extended in Oregon
The extension is valid through Oct. 11 or until the end of the emergency, whichever is sooner. Also: I-81 inspection effort puts 23 drivers, 20 trucks out of service; Volvo completes rollout of "lock and leave" OTA updates.
September 11, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
Carrier stranded at weigh station by bungled Motus rollout
After FMCSA’s Motus system purged longstanding process agent filings and scrambled registered entity names, an established Texas motor carrier has been left stranded roadside and unable to operate amid systemic customer service failures.
September 10, 2026
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Regulations
More legislation looks to address chameleon carriers
The REVOKE Act looks to strengthen the authority of U.S. DOT and FMCSA to prevent chameleon carriers from exploiting USDOT registration systems. Also: Best Fleets to Drive For open for nominations; ATS raises regional van driver pay; vocational Peterbilts recalled.
September 9, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
Motus system glitches: 6 errors threatening carrier compliance
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's new Motus registration platform is struggling with data inaccuracies, exposing motor carriers to unwarranted out-of-service orders and compliance violations.
September 8, 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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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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