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Shippers press carriers and brokers on safety
The Montgomery ruling prompted brokers and carriers to increase vetting and spurred the release of enhanced vetting software.
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The blind spot in fleet safety: When AI misses the crash risk
Relying solely on automated video dash cameras without human review exposes motor carriers to courtroom liability from unflagged...
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Trust should be at core of driver coaching, executives say
Boyle Transportation's Michael Lasko described a safety approach shaped by experience both inside and outside the cab during a session on driver coaching at MCE.
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Fleets are recovering their financial footing, Daimler executives say
Executives at Daimler Truck Financial Services said the financial health of its trucking customers has improved significantly this year.
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āReverse Smokey and the Banditā: Two truckers teamed up to stop fleeing suspect on I-65 in Alabama
Police in Calera, Alabama, say that two truckers were instrumental in bringing a police pursuit to a safe stop on Saturday. At 2:45 a.m. on October 17, 2026, an officer with the City of Calera Police...
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Hexagon Agility showcases longhaul natural gas truck
The Freightliner Cascadia sleeper tractor is outfitted with Hexagon Agilityās back-of-cab and side-mount CNG fuel systems with a combined capacity equivalent to 265 gallons of diesel.
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Take control of your fleet fuel costs
Explore the everyday fuel challenges facing carriers and how better-connected data can help reduce waste, protect margins and support smarter decisions on every route today.
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Sapp Bros. Celebrates 55 Years with a Season of Giving Back:
Funds raised surpass $275,000 OMAHA, NE, Oct. 16, 2026: Kicking off its 55th anniversary celebration in June, Sapp Bros. has embraced its mission to bless and serve through multiple fundraising...
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FMCSA seeks emergency review of chameleon CDL schools
The trucking industry has coped with so-called chameleon motor carriers, brokers or freight forwarders that quickly reopen under new names.
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Diesel costs squeeze trucking ahead of peak shipping season
The trucking industry is navigating major fuel cost pressures heading into the holiday shipping season, but the severity remains uneven.
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Driver and truck released after $30 million in meth seized from the trailer
$30 million worth of methamphetamine was seized from a tractor trailer crossing the World Trade Bridge in Laredo this week. Us customs and Border Patrol discovered the contraband on October 12th at...
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DOT blasts Overdrive's reporting on 'sham' CDL school reinstatements
A DOT spokesperson forcefully objected to the tone of Overdrive's reporting and said FMCSA didn't use AI to identify 'sham' CDL...
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J.B. Hunt focuses on margin repair as costs rise
The Lowell, Ark.-based carrier reported that revenue increased 21% to $3.68 billion from $3.05 billion in the third quarter.
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Traffic stop on 11K pound overweight commercial vehicle ends with driver handed over to ICE, Pennsylvania police say
Police in Dickson City, Pennsylvania, said that numerous driver and vehicle violations during a recent traffic stop on a commercial vehicle. At 9:30 a.m. on October 12, the Dickson City Police...
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Shell Rotella launches next-gen heavy-duty engine oils
The company paired its product announcement with technical sessions on formulation, laboratory testing and field inspections at facility in Houston.
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CHP hands out 279 citations during one-day commercial vehicle operation in Newhall
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) issued hundreds of citations during a commercial vehicle inspection and compliance operation this week. On October 13, 2026, CHPās Newhall Division partnered with...
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Massachusetts man accused of using Bluetooth device to cheat on trucking learnerās permit exam
A Massachusetts man is facing federal charges for taking part in a scheme to fraudulently obtain a commercial learnerās permit (CLP) using a Bluetooth earpiece. On October 15, 2026, the U.S....
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IRS announces no future tax-penalty for the current use of red dye diesel
The Internal Revenue Service has announced that there will be no future tax penalties on the current federally-sanctioned use of red dye diesel. The President issued an Executive Order on October...
Enforcement news means increased inspections. New drivers should know inspection procedures.
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California trucking company owner pleads guilty to 18 charges in $2 million credit card ābust outā scheme
The owner and operator of a California trucking company pleaded guilty to more than a dozen federal charges related to credit card fraud, identity theft and money laundering. On October 15, 2026,...
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Tesla launches Roadster at SpaceX site in latest merger hint
Tesla held a product reveal designed in collaboration with SpaceX that outfitted the Roadster with air thrusters that jumped over other cars and flipped in midair.
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āBootleg Buc-eeāsā will cater to everyone, including truck drivers, just down the road from the beaverās newest location
Construction of a large convenience store chain often referred to as āBootleg Buc-eeāsā has been approved just down the interstate from Buc-eeās newest location planned for the area. Kerrville, Texas...
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NMFTA is trucking's defense against cyber risks
NMFTA offers numerous resources to help trucking companies establish a strong cybersecurity posture, but many carriers don't even...
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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...
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White House's AI-powered CDL-mill purge is going down in flames
FMCSA is backtracking after an AI-powered shutdown of 110 'sham' schools. Meanwhile, schools offering CDL theory courses as short...
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