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Alternative power
California moves to mandate price transparency for electric trucks
California SB 1213 calls for manufacturers to reveal electric truck MSRP to qualify for state green incentives.
April 14, 2026
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Business
Bill to hike insurance minimum to $5 million reintroduced
The Fair Compensation for Truck Crash Victims Act would increase motor carriers' liability insurance minimum to $5 million and tie that level to inflation. Also: Volvo, Mack trucks recalled; new inland rail port opening in Georgia.
April 14, 2026
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FMCSA grants third and likely final paper med cert waiver
CDL and CLP holders can use paper medical examiner certificates for up to 60 days.
April 13, 2026
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Emissions
Fuel groups urge Treasury to reform Section 45Z Clean Fuel Credit
NATSO, SIGMA, and NACS warn the Section 45Z credit fails to lower fuel prices. Also: FMCSA asks motor carriers to prep for new registration system rollout; J.B. Hunt listed on regional Texas Stock Exchange.
April 9, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA proposes UCR fee increase for 2027
The proposed increase would raise the 2027 UCR registration fee by between $9 and $9,329 per company, depending on fleet size. Also: New Mexico enforcement effort results; Trucking Cares Foundation supports Nebraska wildfire relief.
April 8, 2026
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Regulations
Fleet owner, broker sentenced in fake invoicing scheme
A brokerage employee devised a scheme to create fake loads that he assigned to a motor carrier, and when that carrier was paid for the work that didn't exist, the brokerage employee got a kickback. Also: FMCSA closer to truck parking shortage survey; two Volvo VNL recalls.
April 7, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA yanks another ELD's certification
The Hero ELD is at least the 28th device revoked by FMCSA this year. Also: ATRI wants to hear from carriers on telematics; C.H. Robinson looking to ease pain of fuel costs; more.
April 3, 2026
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Autonomous
Manufacturer self-certification of AVs?
If human truckers need medical exams and strict FMCSA oversight, why are autonomous vehicle manufacturers allowed to self-certify?
April 2, 2026
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Regulations
Traffic fatalities trend down in 2025
Broadly, NHTSA estimates that traffic fatalities fell another 6.7% in 2025 from 2024, continuing a downward trend. While vehicle-specific fatality data isn't yet available for 2025, NHTSA reported a 2.5% decrease in people killed in crashes involving large trucks from 2023 to 2024.
April 2, 2026
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Emissions
DEF sensor delete 'not simple' but a 'common‑sense path forward'
The EPA is encouraging manufacturers to return to or adopt NOx sensor-based strategies to improve system robustness and reduce failures associated with DEF sensors, but OEMs are largely left to interpret the proposed guidance and plan their own response.
April 2, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA stops short of saying 2020 HOS changes caused more crashes
The number of post-crash inspections with an out-of-service HOS violation increased significantly after the 2020 hours changes compared to a pre-change period, but FMCSA said other external factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, weighed heavily on results.
April 1, 2026
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Maintenance
End of DEF quality sensors a win for reliability, but what about the environment?
With the DEF quality sensor no longer mandatory, can NOx sensors fill the gap?
April 1, 2026
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Regulations
Former truck driver gets prison time for defrauding government
The driver previously pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining Social Security, unemployment and food stamp benefits. Also: Women in Trucking names Driver of the Year; SEFL celebrates 35 years at two Alabama terminals; Mack TerraPro recall.
March 31, 2026
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Emissions
EPA strikes DEF sensor requirement, seeks to end derates over fluid quality
EPA says it favors monitoring actual emissions and catalyst efficiency versus DEF quality.
March 27, 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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Safety & Compliance
Could broker liability reform favor large carriers?
A ruling in favor of the plaintiff in the C.H. Robinson case could see smaller carriers fall out of favor with freight brokers.
March 26, 2026
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Regulations
Two attorneys, law firms guilty in New Orleans staged-crash scheme
A Louisiana jury has found two attorneys and two law firms guilty for their roles in the widespread staged-crash scheme that took place between 2011 and 2024. Also: Honolulu Freight Services opens new HQ; 2026 Women to Watch in Trucking list unveiled.
March 24, 2026
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Regulations
Wildfires prompt hours, size and weight waivers in Nebraska
An emergency declaration is in place in Nebraska through March 30 covering truck drivers hauling "livestock feed and supplies" in the state. The Nebraska Trucking Association is also offering a fuel stipend available for those responding.
March 23, 2026
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Prime spending $160 million to open new Atlanta-area regional hub
Establishing a new Southeastern regional hub is expected to create more than 50 driving jobs.
60 Minutes investigated the rise of dangerous commercial trucking fleets called Chameleon Carriers. Known for flouting federal regulations and racking up safety violations, these often foreign owned and operated networks are four times more likely to be involved in severe crashes. Correspondent Bill Whitaker reported on one such scheme -- Super Ego -- a network of commercial trucking and leasing companies that is currently under federal investigation and named in a class action lawsuit.
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FMCSA grants third and likely final paper med cert waiver
FedEx Freight is expected to spin off from FedEx on June 1, 2026, subject to final approval from the FedEx Corporation Board of Directors and other customary conditions. FedEx Freight common stock is expected to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol FDXF.
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