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Safety & Compliance
Legal challenge targets 20% UCR fee increase and trucker data privacy violations
The Small Business in Transportation Coalition has filed a federal petition for review in the D.C. Circuit challenging the FMCSA's 2027 Unified Carrier Registration fee rule and demanding an end to the unlawful sharing of truckers' personal data.
October 26, 2026
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The little engines that could: 3 OEMs stand ready to meet EPA's strictest ever NOx limits
Some OEMs will rely on emissions credits to comply with EPA 2027 regulations, but International, Volvo and Mack are ready to roll out true 35-milligram engines alongside legacy powerplants to give fleets operational flexibility during an imminent equipment replacement cycle.
October 24, 2026
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FMCSA adds ethanol, heating oil to nationwide fuel-haul HOS waiver
The waiver allows certain fuel haulers to operate beyond the 14-hour daily limit through Dec. 16. Also: Alleged cargo thief charged for $12M worth of thefts; TCA accepting nominations for Professional Drivers of the Year.
October 23, 2026
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Regulations
Railroad HOS relief extended by FMCSA
The Association of American Railroads and the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association were granted relief from the 14-hour and 60-/70-hour rules for specific situations. Also: Werner CEO Derek Leathers named new ATA chairman; A. Duie Pyle expands; Diesel thieves busted.
October 22, 2026
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Regulations
Fleet owner guilty of $2M credit card fraud, ID theft scheme
Hasan Korkmaz pleaded guilty to 18 counts charging him with bank fraud, money laundering and aggravated identity theft. Also: Diesel "deleters" pardoned by Trump at midterm rally; ATRI names next president, CEO.
October 19, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
FMCSA's DataQs reforms officially in effect
All 50 states, D.C. and U.S. territories are now in compliance with FMCSA's updated DataQs requirements announced in April, including a multi-stage review process, a ban on issuing-officer decisions on challenges, strict timelines for reviews and other reforms.
October 15, 2026
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Equipment
Truck driver petitions FMCSA for mandatory CO detectors after deaths
Driver Todd Daum said the goal of his petition is to “prevent carbon monoxide poisoning deaths and injuries among drivers resting in sleeper berths" as a result of idling diesel engines and exhaust fumes.
October 15, 2026
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Industry
ATA taps Alabama's trucking boss as next president, CEO
The American Trucking Associations has appointed Alabama Trucking Association leader Mark Colson as its next president and CEO, effective December 1.
October 15, 2026
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Regulations
$200 million awarded by DOT for truck parking projects
The U.S. DOT awarded INFRA grants for 14 projects across 12 states to expand truck parking capacity across the U.S. Also: Warrior Logistics deploys Waabi autonomous trucks in Texas; Saia expands in New York with new terminal.
October 15, 2026
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Equipment
North Carolina suspends its fuel tax
North Carolina lawmakers have voted to suspend the state's 41-cent-per-gallon motor fuel tax through Nov. 30. Also: NationaLease gathered finance and IT professionals from across the industry for its 2026 Financial Officers & IT Meeting.
October 13, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
FMCSA’s proposed trucker language rule draws praise and pushback
While major trucking associations strongly support the FMCSA's proposed rule to codify English language proficiency out-of-service rules for safety, immigrant-driver advocates warn that subjective enforcement and a lack of clear national standards could threaten freight capacity and supply chain stability.
October 12, 2026
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Regulations
Alabama suspends IFTA requirements for hurricane relief
The 30-day IFTA and IRP requirements suspension applies to interstate disaster relief efforts traveling through the state. Also: Two guilty in California cargo theft scheme; Virginia receives grants to improve I-81 congestion.
October 12, 2026
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Regulations
Trucking org calls for halt of diesel exports
NASTC called on Congress to act to avoid potential shortages of diesel fuel as inventories fall well below normal averages. Also: Fleet owner gets prison time for invoice fraud; ATS names new VP of Enterprise Sales
October 9, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
Alaska will miss e-med cert deadline, FMCSA issues year-long exemption
Alaska is the last state lagging in electronic medical record integration.
October 8, 2026
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Regulations
Court shoots down operator’s driverless warning-device waiver lawsuit as FMCSA gives 5-year extension
FMCSA has further cleared the way for truly driverless autonomous trucks to operate, granting a full exemption allowing cab-mounted warning beacons instead of requiring warning triangles. Meanwhile, a court shot down an operator's challenge to FMCSA's waivers.
October 8, 2026
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Class 7-8
Cummins warns EPA's Texas diesel waiver risks engine damage
Cummins is urging customers to follow strict engine fuel specifications and avoid unapproved high-sulfur diesel.
October 8, 2026
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Safety & Compliance
FDA removes roadblock for oral fluid drug testing
The FDA's final order removes a critical bureaucratic roadblock by exempting regulated toxicology tests from 510(k) clearance, finally unlocking oral fluid testing for safety-sensitive employers.
October 7, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA details upcoming hours-of-service flexibility test rules
The agency moves forward with two pilot programs to collect data on increased flexibility in HOS regs with more split-sleeper options (up to 5/5 hours) and the ability to pause the 14-hour clock for up to 3 hours. More than 250 drivers will participate in each test.
October 7, 2026
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Technology
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