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Notice: Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Metronet Application for Exemption
FMCSA requests public comment on an application from Metronet for an exemption from the requirement that all exterior lighting devices be steady burning. The exemption would allow Metronet to use Grote Industries LLC's (Grote) amber brake-activated pulsating lamp on its commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), including pickup truck service vehicles not covered by the exemption FMCSA previously granted to Grote, in addition to the steady-burning brake lamps required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs).
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Video shows pickup truck driver attempting to cross Colorado bridge that ‘no longer exists’
Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) shared alarming video of a pickup truck driver coming close to disaster on a collapsed bridge. On November 2, CPW shared video captured on a collapsed bridge over the...
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What the midterms could mean for trucking
The results of Election Day 2026 may completely change how transportation policy is decided.
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2-hour CDL class? ELDT Nation's rapid rise after FMCSA's 'sham' school shutdowns
ELDT Nation says its two-hour CDL Class A Theory course has educated 30,000 students, and business is booming after FMCSA shut...
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Man admits to shooting semi truck on Alabama highway in ‘random act,’ sheriff says
A man faces charges for opening fire on a semi trucking traveling in Baldwin County, Alabama, last week. On October 29, 2026, a truck driver contacted police to report that his semi truck had been...
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When is Roadcheck? CVSA releases 2027 commercial vehicle blitz schedule
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) released dates for next year’s International Roadcheck campaign and other major commercial vehicle inspections and enforcement efforts. With the...
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Schneider shifts eastern intermodal freight to Norfolk Southern
Schneider unveiled a deal making Norfolk Southern its primary eastern rail provider Oct. 29, demonstrating the size of the carrier’s intermodal ambitions.
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Co-drivers arrested after I-20 traffic stop on 18 wheeler ends with seizure of 2,100 pounds of drugs
Law enforcement agencies in Mississippi seized more than a ton of drugs and arrested two truck drivers on drug trafficking charges last week. The drug seizure took place on October 29, 2026, in...
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Arizona troopers remind motorists to steer clear of truck runaway ramps after SUV gets stuck
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Highway Patrol issued a reminder for motorists about non-emergency use of truck runaway ramps after an SUV driver’s recent mishap. On October 29, 2026,...
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TCA Now Accepting Nominations for the 2027 Professional Drivers of the Year Award
Alexandria, VA – The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is now accepting nominations for its prestigious 2027 TCA Professional Drivers of the Year program. Nominations will be accepted through...
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Notice: Pipeline Safety: LNG Safety Best Practices Workshop Series Presented by the National Center of Excellence for LNG Safety
The National Center of Excellence for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Safety (National LNG Center) will host a series of informational workshops on best practices for LNG safety titled, "LNG Safety Best Practices Workshop." The workshops are free; will be hosted in-person with select hybrid sessions offered virtually; and will require advance registration. Each workshop will be a full day and will cover a variety of best practices each session. PHMSA established the National LNG Center in 2023 pursuant to section 111 of the Protecting Our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety (PIPES) Ac
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Proposed rule: Pipeline Safety: Amendments to Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities
PHMSA proposes updating its regulations for liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities to incorporate by reference the most recent industry safety standards and to make other changes to account for more than two decades of improvements and technological advancements. This rulemaking also responds to congressional mandates directing PHMSA to integrate risk-based regulatory approaches for certain LNG facilities.
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Operation Guardian: DHS has arrested more than 1,200 'illegal' CDL drivers as middle America locks down
DHS and state police say coordinated enforcement blitzes are shutting down the middle part of the country as foreign, non-compliant...
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Multi-agency CMV operations in New York State net 248 violations
Multiple state and local agencies partnered for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) enforcement details in the Town of Wallkill, New York, last week. On November 2, the Town of Wallkill Police Department...
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Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach set all-time records
Trucking companies serving the country’s major ports had to grapple with a national shift in volumes toward the West Coast in September.
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More states halt non-domiciled CDL programs
Louisiana and Wyoming have ceased issuing non-domiciled commercial driver licenses, while Ohio is ending its program and downgrading credentials.
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'Driverless' trucking depends on lidar from 'Chinese Military Company' Hesai
'Driverless' trucking companies Aurora, Kodiak and Waabi have been picking up steam, but reliance on sensor technology from Hesai...
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Trucking awaits Congress’ next move on highway funds
The $36.8 billion funding lapse affects road, safety and bridge projects across the country as states and localities try to plan ahead.
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1K violations, 400 OOS in two-day Arkansas enforcement blitz | Latest recalls
As part of the national Operation Highway Shield coordination between state and federal enforcement officials, 393 trucks and...
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31 North Carolina gas stations under investigation after complaints of failing to pass fuel tax savings on to drivers
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson said that dozens of gas stations are under investigation after consumer complaints that they failed to pass along gas and diesel tax savings on to...
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Freight surge pushes Venezuelan oil exports to 8-month low
Global shipping costs soared after ongoing fighting upended flows from the Middle East and Russia, sending ships on longer voyages to secure supplies.
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AIT to acquire Australia's Connor Anderson International
AIT Worldwide Logistics agreed to acquire Sydney-based freight forwarder Connor Anderson International, expanding AIT’s operations in Australia.
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Over 230 arrested in 15-state crackdown targeting ‘public safety threats in the trucking industry’
On Monday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced hundreds of arrests during a recent operation targeting unqualified commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders and other violators...
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Washington troopers to conduct two-day commercial vehicle chain enforcement on Snoqualmie Pass
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) will conduct a two-day operation to ensure that commercial vehicle drivers are carrying the required tire chains. On November 3 and 4, 2026, the WSP will conduct...
Enforcement news means increased inspections. New drivers should know inspection procedures.
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