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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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September 1, 2026

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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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ArcBest folding Panther, other subsidiaries, under parent company

The Fort Smith-based company is retiring MoLo Solutions, Panther Premium Logistics and ArcBest Technologies as standalone companies. Also: Flooding prompts HOS relief in Texas; four arrested for cocaine trafficking in trucks; FMCSA denies CDL, ELD exemption request.

July 20, 2026

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Trucking’s voice matters: Why we must continue showing up in Washington

Don't let policymakers decide the future of freight without you.

July 17, 2026

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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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CVSA wants passenger authorization docs kept in-cab

Requiring the authorization documentation to be kept in the cab, as well as at the carrier's place of business, could help law enforcement combat human trafficking, CVSA said. Also: Alabama Motor Express expands with acquisition; HOS relief extended in Nebraska.

July 16, 2026

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Outlook and Benchmarking

A strategic inflection point for shippers: Why now is the time to rethink private fleets and lock in current transportation economics

New EPA emissions regulations will increase the cost and complexity of private truck fleets, making this a critical window for U.S. shippers to lock in predictable transportation economics.

July 15, 2026

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Hours-of-service waiver for Oregon wildfire relief extended

Carriers and drivers providing direct assistance to wildfire relief in Oregon are granted HOS relief through Aug. 13. Also: Wisconsin troopers jumping in trucks for traffic enforcement this week; Averitt opens new Oklahoma terminal.

July 15, 2026

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Penny pinched: Truck stop group says penny rounding plagues transactions

Because truck stops sell fuel and food while also cashing payroll checks for professional drivers, the ongoing penny shortage and the lack of uniform rounding guidelines have complicated daily transactions.

July 14, 2026

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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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EPA proposes to end DEF derates for good, scale back warranty requirements

If finalized, the EPA believes its proposal will save American truckers and farmers as much as $12 billion by eliminating burdensome Biden-era regulations

July 9, 2026

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ELD registry cleanup: 10 more devices revoked

Drivers and carriers using the revoked ELDs have 60 days to replace them with a complaint device. In the meantime, drivers should revert to paper logs or logging software.

July 9, 2026

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No CARB required: SEMA certification gives fleets nationwide aftermarket options

In a federal rebalancing of emissions authority, EPA designates SEMA as national certifier.

July 9, 2026

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EPA's '27 NOx rule clears OMB review, could be published this week

EPA's proposed 2027 NOx rule has cleared Office of Management and Budget review. Also: 61 trucks and 38 drivers placed out-of-service in hazmat blitz; ICE lodges detainer against driver allegedly involved in fatal trooper crash; Colorado replacing weigh-in-motion scales.

July 7, 2026

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Cummins, PACCAR issue software fix for DEF derates

Cummins and PACCAR’s new factory and dealer software updates change DEF inducement rules, timelines, and final vehicle speeds for truckers.

July 6, 2026

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Eight charged in 'international' cargo theft enterprise bust

The charged individuals are accused of carrying out a large-scale, organized scheme to steal cargo from shippers. Also: New Mexico increases weight-distance tax; Coastal Carriers names new CFO.

July 6, 2026

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Fuel tax relief proposals languish in Congress with prices breaking records

Federal proposals to suspend gas and diesel taxes have stalled in Congress.

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Trump at Peterbilt: American trucking is back. Rid of 'crap' emissions systems

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Spot vs. contract: Diverging freight rates and squeezed volume

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Schneider slashes 76% of carriers from its brokerage network

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Managing older trucks amid rising costs and regulatory shifts

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