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Trump signs executive order allowing on-highway use of red-dyed diesel
The White House has taken emergency action to ease restrictions on the use of red-dyed diesel fuel in an attempt to provide relief at the pump for farmers and truckers. On October 5, 2026, President...
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3 ways safety leadership drives organizational goals
Strategic safety leadership helps commercial fleets ensure regulatory compliance, leverage operational data, and protect their...
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Volvo and Waabi launch autonomous freight operations in Texas
Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Waabi have launched their first joint commercial operation, deploying autonomous trucks powered...
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3K warnings, 2K citations issued to truck drivers during Operation Safe Driver Week
Operation Safe Driver Week aims to improve driver behavior through traffic enforcement, direct interaction with law enforcement...
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Three Oregon men accused of forming sham logistics company for forged check scheme
Three Oregon men were indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to an elaborate check fraud scheme involving a logistics company. On September 29, 2026, officials announced that Cody James...
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FMCSA doubling automatic HOS exemption length for regional emergencies to lighten administrative burden
The FMCSA is reverting to the previous automatic hours of service exemption length according to a final rule published Monday. The final rule was published on October 5th, and restores the automatic...
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Statewide enforcement underway for Pennsylvania Turnpike toll evaders
Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are taking part in a statewide operation targeting drivers who fail to pay their Turnpike tolls. During the month of October, troopers will partner with the...
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Young men burgle trucks outside Pennsylvania trucking company
Two men are charged after they were caught breaking into semi trucks at a trucking company. The two men broke into multiple semi trucks at a trucking company on Roadway Drive near Route 11 and...
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Trucking applauds new Labor Secretary Sonderling
ATA supported Keith Sonderling’s nomination, pointing to his involvement in trucking policy issues and participation in industry advocacy events.
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Unmarked cigarettes on CMV dashboard lead to discovery of $50k amongst team drivers’ groceries
Two drivers were arrested last week when officers discovered $50,000 in cash after noticing unmarked cigarettes sitting on the truck dashboard. The incident happened on September 28th, in Elie,...
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Nearly 2,000 citations issued to truck drivers during CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week
Commercial vehicle drivers were issued thousands of warnings and citations during this year’s Operation Safe Driver Week. On October 5, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) released results...
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C.H. Robinson announces acquisition of RXO for $5.8 billion
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. announced a major acquisition that the company says will redefine the future of third-party logistics. On October 5, 2026, C.H. Robinson revealed that an agreement has...
Enforcement news means increased inspections. New drivers should know inspection procedures.
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Former trucking company owner faces charges over alleged $105M Ponzi scheme
Kristopher Lunsford and others allegedly solicited hundreds of victim-investors to invest in his trucking business by purchasing...
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Truck driver initially sentenced to 110 years for I-70 brake failure crash in Colorado now seeking parole
The truck driver initially sentenced to 110 years for a brake failure crash in Colorado that killed four people is now seeking parole. Rogel Aguilera-Mederos was initially sentenced to 110 years for...
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Trump touts American manufacturing at Peterbilt factory
Before plant employees, Paccar CEO Preston Feight and regional politicians, Trump highlighted the EPA’s proposed revisions to NOx emissions regulations.
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Schneider expands driver training ranks by 26%
Schneider is increasing its driver instructor workforce by 26% to expand onboarding and behind-the-wheel training for new and experienced drivers.
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New York troopers issue 376 tickets during two-day commercial vehicle operation on Taconic State Parkway
Hundreds of traffic tickets were issued as part of a commercial vehicle enforcement operation on the Taconic State Parkway this week. On September 30 and October 1, 2026, the New York State Police...
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TMC Fall Meeting focuses on AI, safety and technician skills
The TMC Fall Meeting turned its attention to technical sessions that connected fleet maintenance with artificial intelligence.
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American trucking is so back that Trump wants to buy a Peterbilt and drive it himself, he says
President Donald Trump declared that American trucking is back after a visit to the Peterbilt plant in north Texas on Thursday. The visit to the Denton, Texas Peterbilt Motors plant happened on...
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FMCSA chief Barrs tells truckers in D.C. 1,000 non-domiciled CDLs removed monthly
FMCSA Chief Derek Barrs gave an update on the CDL crackdown and heard about brokers' role in trucking's fraud problem, among an...
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Missed the August 31 Deadline? How to File Form 2290 Late and Stop the Penalties
Content Sponsored By Simple Truck Tax When freight is moving and you are logging long hours behind the wheel, paperwork gets pushed to the bottom of the pile. If August 31 quietly rolled past and you...
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Trucking bill ‘Barron’s Law’ to fine carriers $25,000 for employing unqualified truck drivers
A Texas lawmaker introduced a federal bill that would penalize carriers that knowingly hire and deploy unqualified truck drivers. On September 28, 2026, U.S. Rep. Brandon Gill introduced H.R.10620 or...
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Trucking company started by hand-delivering mail in the 1940’s closing after 80 years
An Indiana trucking company started way back in the 1940’s is closing after nearly 80 years hauling mail. Creviston Trucking started hauling bulk mail in 1948 out of the Gary, Indiana Post Office,...
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Former trucking company owner charged in $105M Ponzi scheme
The alleged fraudster is accused to soliciting investors for his trucking business claiming he would purchase trucks, hire drivers...
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