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Regulations

Regulations
FMCSA finalizes removal, amendment of 12 of 18 ‘burdensome’ regs previously identified
FMCSA has moved forward on a dozen of its proposed deregulatory actions, including removing the requirement to carry extra spare fuses, clarifying that electronic DVIRs are allowed, and more.
February 20, 2026
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Regulations
Supreme Court spikes Trump's tariffs, imports could surge in the near-term
With the administration’s trade framework in tatters, imports could see a short-term spike, giving rise to spot market rates.
February 20, 2026
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Regulations
EPA faces litigation after GHG regs rollback
A coalition of health and environmental advocacy organizations are suing the EPA and Administrator Lee Zeldin over the recent rescission of the 2009 Endangerment finding and subsequent GHG emissions regs. Also: New Fleet Advantage program aims to help fleets control equipment acquisition costs.
February 20, 2026
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Trucks
Detroit readies rollout of new 2027 engines
The next generation Detroit Diesels deliver enhanced efficiency designed to help offset the impacts from emissions-related changes.
February 19, 2026
The Detroit Gen 6 DD13 and DD15 engines will be available beginning in January 2027, with Gen 6 DD16 production following in January 2028.
Safety & Compliance
FMCSA boots more than 500 CDL trainers from registry
USDOT has wiped more than 7,000 from the FMCSA Training Provider Registry in less than three months.
February 18, 2026
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Emissions
ATA asks EPA to revisit its looming NOx rule as OEMs eye 2027 engine launch
Most OEMs are in the final stages of getting their Model Year 2027 engines ready for order.
February 18, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA extends winter-related HOS waivers for 21 states
Truck drivers hauling heating fuel in the affected states are granted hours-of-service relief through the end of February. Also: 27K Western Stars recalled; parking brake issue prompts VNL recall; "chameleon carriers" targeted in new legislation.
February 18, 2026
Winter Weather Trucks
Regulations
Compliance experts advise fleets on managing English language proficiency compliance
Fleets are now under pressure to comply with ELP regulations where enforcement is not uniform, and it's resulting in greater OOS violations that will have a "outsized impact" on CSA scores.
February 17, 2026
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Regulations
Cargo securement, tampered ELDs to be inspectors' Roadcheck focus
CVSA's annual International Roadcheck will be held May 12-14 with a focus on ELD tampering for drivers and cargo securement for vehicles. Also: Paccar Parts opens new distribution center in Canada.
February 16, 2026
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Trump, EPA make good on promise to toss emissions regs
The Trump administration said it is ending 16 years of "hidden costs" by rolling back the GHG Endangerment Finding.
February 12, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA sidelines nine more ELDs in ongoing device registry cleanup
FMCSA revoked the registrations of nine ELDs: GTS ELD, UTruckin, ELD365 Elog, Ironman ELD, Factor ELD, and four AirELD models. Carriers and drivers must stop using the devices and replace them with a registered device by April 14.
February 12, 2026
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Regulations
Alleged cargo thief accused of stealing more than $700K in goods arrested
A New York man was charged and arrested for allegedly stealing loads of frozen snow crab, blueberries and designer cologne. Also: New pay-to-park truck stop opens near Dallas, Texas.
February 12, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA issues Final Rule banning non-domiciled CDLs almost entirely
FMCSA doubles down, completely eliminating Employee Authorization Documents as valid for CDL applications and mandating stricter eligibility standards for non-citizens seeking CDLs.
February 11, 2026
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Emissions
Feds set to strike key emissions tentpole this week
EPA is set to wipe out its own greenhouse gas (GHG) rules for medium-duty vehicles and heavy-duty vehicles and engines.
February 11, 2026
The endangerment finding has allowed presidential administrations to regulate six greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride) since 2009.
Regulations
Lighting manufacturer, fleet seek exemption for flashing rear lights
Grote Industries asked for a waiver to allow trucks to be equipped with auxiliary rear or side lamps that flash or strobe when controlled by Grote’s Rear-End Collision Warning (RCW) system. Also: Bulk tanker fleet seeks exemption for pulsating brake lights; Mack's NASCAR partnership renewed.
February 11, 2026
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Regulations
Former FMCSA boss takes over as TCA President
Jim Mullen will take over as TCA president on April 6. Also: NMFTA opens Cybersecurity Conference registration; TRP opened 10 new aftermarket parts locations in 2025.
February 10, 2026
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Regulations
Trucking org petitions FMCSA for ELD exemption
The Federation of Professional Truckers group has asked FMCSA for an exemption from the ELD requirement for its members and others. Also: FMCSA requests feedback on request for paper medical cards; Averitt opens new terminal in Florida.
February 9, 2026
Paper Logs
Regulations
Side underride legislation back in Congress
The bill would mandate side underride guards to be installed on all new trailers. Also: "Virtual" carrier CloudTrucks' exemption request denied; Truck Parking Club continues expansion.
February 6, 2026
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