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Equipment
Lawmakers again eye FET repeal
The Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act has been introduced four times.
June 2, 2026
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Regulations
Trucking, supply chain leaders push Senate to advance cargo theft bill
ATA delivered a letter cosigned by 191 groups — including the Truckload Carriers Association, 40 state-level trucking and motor carrier associations, and retail giants Amazon and Walmart.
June 2, 2026
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Regulations
Ohio ending non-domiciled CDL program | Melton raises driver pay
The state is notifying its approximately 5,000 non-domiciled CDL holders of next steps. Also: Melton increasing driver pay by 5-8 cents per mile; Iowa codifies ELP into law with penalties.
June 2, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA waives HOS, ELD regs for fertilizer haulers
The waiver applies to motor carriers and drivers transporting straight or blended fertilizer in 35 states. Also: Extended interstate closures planned in Kentucky, Kansas.
June 1, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
How the game just changed for trucking (and shipping) safety
Broker vetting used to mean simply verifying that a carrier had proper authority and insurance before loading.
May 29, 2026
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Maintenance
House says 'no' to blanket pulsating brake light provision
Lawmakers moving the $580 billion surface transportation bill defeated a measure to fast-track pulsating stop lamp authorizations for commercial motor vehicles.
May 26, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
Supreme Court tosses Florida’s lawsuit against California and Washington over CDLs for undocumented drivers
A tragic highway crash sparked a three-state showdown over commercial driver's licenses but the Supreme Court has refused to step in.
May 26, 2026
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Regulations
House Committee directs federal tech overhaul to fight spike in cargo theft
Lawmaker says criminals are using outdated government databases to steal shipping loads.
May 26, 2026
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Regulations
Lawmakers add 6-axle, 91,000 pound weight limit pilot to highway bill
Lawmakers back an amendment to the BUILD America 250 Act, arguing modernized truck weights could slash over 100,000 annual trips for some industries.
May 22, 2026
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Regulations
House committee okays highway bill in marathon session
Following a grueling all-night session, lawmakers advanced the BUILD America 250 Act.
May 22, 2026
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Regulations
House passes bill to help veterans transition to trucking
The “Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act” allows veterans to use VA benefits to participate in trucking apprenticeship programs. Also: Illinois trucking school gets $2.6M investment from state; Kenworth offering discount to OOIDA members.
May 22, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
DOT reiterates: No marijuana for truckers
Despite federal cannabis rescheduling, DOT says state-issued medical marijuana cards will not save truck drivers from failing drug tests.
May 20, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA pulls another dozen ELDs from registry
The 12 ELDs removed from FMCSA's Registered Devices list bring the agency's total to 79 since January 2025. Two ELDs revoked had ties to an alleged cheating scheme.
May 20, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
Feds announce $217 million trucking overhaul in fight against 'bad actors'
The USDOT is injecting $217 million into the trucking and bus industries, targeting high-risk crash corridors, CDL loopholes, and supply chain bottlenecks.
May 19, 2026
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Business
Proposed highway bill takes aim at 'predatory' lease-purchase agreements
The BUILD America 250 Act would establish federal framework that cracks down on lopsided carrier-driver agreements.
May 19, 2026
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Regulations
Congress takes aim at DOT services scams targeting truckers
A new bill would require third-party companies that transmit correspondence about USDOT numbers to include a disclosure that they are not the FMCSA, DOT or other federal agency. Also: HOS waivers in Iowa, Nebraska; NationaLease recognizes top leasing companies.
May 19, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
Bill establishing federal rules for driverless trucks is working its way through Congress
BUILD America 250 Act would would create a federal regulatory framework for autonomous trucks for the first time.
May 18, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
There is no room left for bad training
CDL mills and weak MELT enforcement are undermining fleet safety. Modern trucking demands a shift from minimum compliance to true driver competency.
May 18, 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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Industry
Trump at Peterbilt: American trucking is back. Rid of 'crap' emissions systems
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Freight demand
Spot vs. contract: Diverging freight rates and squeezed volume
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Managing older trucks amid rising costs and regulatory shifts
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