Commercial Carrier Journal
  • Trucks
  • Business
  • Technology
  • Workforce
  • Products
  • Regulations
  • CCJ Top 250
80K trucking pros get it. Shouldn’t you?
80K trucking pros get it. Shouldn’t you?
Breaking news, business solutions & equipment news delivered straight to your inbox.
By providing your email, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Follow Commercial Carrier Journal
Facebook iconTwitter X icon LinkedIn iconYouTube icon
About
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Newsletters
Sections
  • Trucks
  • Business
  • Technology
  • Workforce
  • Products
  • Regulations
  • CCJ Top 250
  • Alt Power
  • Maintenance
  • Indicators
  • Test Drives
  • Preventable or Not?
  • CCJ Innovators
  • CCJ Symposiums
  • Videos
  • White Papers
Follow Commercial Carrier Journal
Facebook iconTwitter X icon LinkedIn iconYouTube icon
  • Trucks
  • Business
  • Technology
  • Workforce
  • Products
  • Regulations
  • CCJ Top 250
  • Alt Power
  • Maintenance
  • Indicators
  • Test Drives
  • Preventable or Not?
  • CCJ Innovators
  • CCJ Symposiums
  • Videos
  • White Papers
  • Newsletters

Regulations

Regulations
Will the second half of this legislative session be as exciting for transportation as the first?
The EPA is poised to roll back GHG Phase 3 and NOx rules, but legal challenges are guaranteed.
September 11, 2025
White semi-truck driving on highway with emissions regulations text overlay
Regulations
Why a 1995 S&P report on trucking still matters 30 years later
Understanding the future of trucking often comes by looking at its past. What a 1995 S&P report on fleet purchasing, truck durability, and intermodal competition can teach us today?
September 11, 2025
Smiling older truck driver in green cap standing next to red semi-truck
Sponsor Content
The new Volvo Trucks configurator
Volvo Trucks North America
The new Volvo VNL’s features and trim levels are available to examine interactively. Volvo Trucks has developed a new state-of-the-art online configurator exclusively for VNL models. The configurator provides detailed information on the features and benefits of each trim level and cab option, as well as a 360-degree view of the truck inside and out. 
July 7, 2025
The new Volvo Trucks configurator
Regulations
House bill calls for weigh station enforcement of English language proficiency
The bill would ensure states enforce English language proficiency requirements and review CDLs for irregularities during checks at weigh stations. Also: Volvo launches Load Finder load board for customers; two more sentenced in Massachusetts CDL testing fraud scheme.
September 11, 2025
Drivers Paperwork Sign Scale House Inspections
Regulations
FMCSA, other agencies update timelines for bevy of in-progress regs
The Spring 2025 Unified Agenda from the federal government provides timing updates for regulations such as EPA's rollback of GHG Phase 3, FMCSA's look at sexual harassment of truckers and trainees, new entrant carrier knowledge tests and many more.
September 8, 2025
Trucks Cars Highway Adobe Stock 180348823
Regulations
Texas governor orders 'zero tolerance' English proficiency enforcement
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Department of Public Safety to conduct ELP reviews for all commercial vehicle operators on state roadways. Also: Truck drivers petition FMCSA to make ELP a CDL endorsement; TCA opens enrollment for 2026 Elite Fleet program.
September 8, 2025
Texas Dps Trooper
Regulations
Bill introduced to codify English language proficiency for truck drivers
The Safer Truckers Act would add two additional requirements to the standards that are administered by the federal government to states for CDL issuance. Also: Man found guilty for a second time for setting fire to Swift trailers; Logistics Plus acquires LoadDelivered Logistics.
September 5, 2025
Img 0268
Regulations
Trump regs agenda updates timelines for broker transparency, emergency braking, other rules
The Spring 2025 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions was released Thursday and offers an update on timing for a number of rulemakings in the works at DOT and other federal departments.
September 4, 2025
Flatbed On Highway Bridge
Regulations
FMCSA revokes registration of three more ELDs
The ELDs were removed from FMCSA's "registered devices" list. Truck drivers and fleets using the TT ELD PT30, ELOG42, and Renaissance ELD devices must discontinue their use and revert to paper logs or logging software.
September 4, 2025
Tt Eld
Regulations
DOT proposes adding fentanyl to drug-testing panels for truck drivers, other transportation workers
The proposal would add fentanyl and norfentanyl to DOT's drug testing programs in keeping with Department of Health and Human Services guidelines. Also: ATRI calls for industry input on top concerns; International MVs recalled for battery cable isse.
September 3, 2025
Drug Testing
Regulations
Hours-of-service waiver for Oregon wildfire responders extended
FMCSA has extended a waiver through Sept. 30 that provides HOS relief for truck drivers providing direct assistance to wildfire relief in Oregon. Also: Beware of increased cargo theft on Labor Day and the days following.
September 1, 2025
Semi Truck Night Highway Hours Hos
Regulations
Unannounced hazmat inspection blitz uncovers 600 out-of-service violations
CVSA's annual unannounced hazardous materials/dangerous goods inspection blitz resulted in 1,169 total violations in the U.S. and Canada. Also: Pitt Ohio opens relocated Chicago terminal; The Pete Store expands footprint.
August 29, 2025
Tanker Placards Hazmat Adobe Stock 24838115 66f2c3e6d061e
Regulations
FMCSA launching fatal truck crash causation study
FMCSA is planning a new study into the driver, vehicle, motor carrier, and environmental factors that may contribute to fatal crashes involving heavy-duty trucks. Also: American Central Transport hosts fundraiser for American Cancer Society; Mack fully rolls out GuardDog Connect for Allison transmissions.
August 28, 2025
Truck Crash Snow
Regulations
Regulation roulette
There are hidden complexities and unintended consequences of new fleet rules when regulators spin the wheel and the trucking industry bets on the future.
August 26, 2025
Adobe Stock 305070169
Regulations
Florida setting up English proficiency checks at ag inspection sites
Florida's Agricultural Law Enforcement officers will be conducing immigration and English proficiency enforcement at ag inspection sites across the state. Also: FedEx Freight driver David Comings earned top honors at the 2025 National Truck Driving Championships.
August 26, 2025
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Monday announced increased immigration enforcement in the state with the help of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Regulations
California’s ‘smog check’ for out-of-state trucks: EPA proposes to disapprove
EPA's proposal would keep the Clean Truck Check regulation in place for heavy-duty vehicles registered in California, but would disapprove the reg's out-of-state and out-of-country applicability.
August 25, 2025
Truck Exhaust Stack Emissions Adobe Stock 137722846
Regulations
U.S. 'pausing' work visas for commercial truck drivers
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday the U.S. has paused issuing work visas for commercial truck drivers.
August 22, 2025
Adobe Stock 678872750
Regulations
FMCSA issues another waiver for e-med cert rollout
Nearly two months after the rule took effect, 12 states are still non-compliant with FMCSA's Medical Examiner’s Certification Integration (NRII) rule.
August 21, 2025
Medical professional measuring blood pressure
Regulations
DOJ joins lawsuits against CARB over Clean Truck Partnership
The Justice Department has filed motions to join two lawsuits challenging CARB's enforcement of preempted emissions regulations through the Clean Truck Partnership with OEMs. Also: A. Duie Pyle expands in New York; recalls from International, Mack, Volvo.
August 19, 2025
Speeding California Adobe Stock 304155283
Page 1 of 180
Next Page
Top Stories
White semi-truck parked in front of stacked shipping containers in industrial yard
Business
Multimodal group established to modernize freight movement
More than four-times as much freight by value moves by truck than its nearest competitor but all modes are intertwined.
Crowded freight train yard with multiple colorful cargo containers and train cars
Business
Two rail carriers join forces, go after Memphis to Nashville truck freight
International And Plus Ai Fleet Trials Autonomous Truck
Equipment controls
International kicks off self-driving truck trials with fleets
Maxresdefault
Technology
How fleets can protect themselves from cyber criminals
Cargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
Featured Sponsor
Cargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
CCJ Top 250
Get all the info on the top 250 trucking companies in America
View, sort and download the trucking industry’s most comprehensive ranking of for-hire carriers in North America, based on a blend of metrics including fleet size, annual revenue and number of drivers.
Get the free report
White Papers
In House or Outsourced Maintenance
The decision between bringing fleet maintenance in-house versus outsourcing is a pivotal one that could significantly affect your operations.
DownloadView All
Commercial Carrier Journal
Newsletter Just for Trucking Professionals
Get trucking news and insights, plus management tips and regulation updates — delivered straight to your inbox.
Follow Commercial Carrier Journal
Facebook iconTwitter X icon LinkedIn iconYouTube icon
Topics
  • Trucks
  • Business
  • Technology
  • Workforce
  • Products
  • Regulations
  • CCJ Top 250
More
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Newsletters
  • Videos
Randall-Reilly Logo
  1. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
  2. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  3. Cookie Settings
  4. Contact Us
  5. Site Map
© 2025 Randall-Reilly, LLC. All rights reserved. Fusable® is a trademark of Randall-Reilly, LLC.