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Blitz targeting trucking violations and criminal activity underway on Arkansas highways
The Arkansas Highway Police (AHP) announced a truck-focused targeted enforcement operation taking place this week in partnership with federal agencies. From 6 a.m. on October 27 through 6 a.m. on...
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Truckload of pumpkins goes up in flames on Arizona interstate
Arizona authorities responded to a tractor trailer fire that scorched hundreds of pumpkins along I-10 on Monday. On October 26, 2026, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Incident Response...
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Driver in fatal seven vehicle pile up admits he lied about having narcolepsy in order to keep his CDL
A truck driver involved in a fatal seven vehicle pile up in Pennsylvania on Friday admitted to police that he had lied about a diagnosis in order to keep his commercial drivers license. The accident...
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More loads, tighter cash: Why trucking growth can be a financial trap
Rapid growth in the trucking industry can trigger a severe cash-flow crunch because upfront operating expenses like fuel and payroll...
Good news for CDL graduates! Hiring trends affect your job prospects after training.
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Notice: Commercial Driver's License: PAM Transport, Inc.; Application for Exemption
FMCSA requests public comment on PAM Transport Inc.'s (PAM) application for an exemption from the requirement that a holder of a commercial learner's permit (CLP) who has successfully passed the commercial driver's license (CDL) skills test but not yet been issued CDL credentials be accompanied by a CDL holder in the front seat, while the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is driven by the CLP holder. PAM states that the CDL holder would remain in the CMV while the CLP holder is driving, but not necessarily in the passenger seat of the vehicle. FMCSA is required by statute to publish a notice expl
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Proposed rule: Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With International Standards
PHMSA proposes to update the Hazardous Materials Regulations to adopt certain international regulations and standards related to proper shipping names, hazard classes, packing groups, special provisions, packaging authorizations, air transport quantity limitations, and vessel stowage requirements. These proposed amendments are intended to maintain consistency with the latest international regulations and standards, to reduce costs to entities or individuals within the United States, and to lower the cost of regulations on the U.S. economy.
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Notice: Official Release of the MOVES6 Motor Vehicle Emissions Model for SIPs and Transportation Conformity
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of the latest major release of the MOtor Vehicle Emission Simulator (MOVES) model, MOVES6. MOVES6 is the latest version of the EPA's state-of-the-science modeling tool for estimating emissions from cars, trucks, buses, and motorcycles based on the latest data and regulations. MOVES6 is available for use in State Implementation Plans (SIPs) and transportation conformity analyses. This notice starts a two-year grace period before MOVES6 will be required for use in transportation conformity determinations, both in new r
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Midwest freight project highlights role of RNG in lowering supply chain emissions
A new dedicated fleet powered by natural gas engines is hitting key Midwest shipping routes while gathering real-world alternative...
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State Representatives ādidnāt realizeā lack of requirements for testing autonomous trucks in New Mexico until push from...
A group of public safety advocates urged New Mexico lawmakers to implement stricter requirements for companies that plan to test autonomous trucks on state roads. The interim Transportation...
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These truck builders will compete in 2027 MATS Big Rig Build-Off
The field is set for March in Louisville. Up for grabs in the annual competition is $15,000 cash and ultimate bragging rights.
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CHP issues warning about wrapped loads after truck hauling 100-pound bags of barite taken out-of-service
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reminded truckers to keep a close eye on wrapped loads after a recent load securement failure found at a commercial vehicle enforcement facility. On October 21,...
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Wyoming sets Teton Pass safety rules for trucks, RVs
Wyoming officials are restricting truck traffic over Teton Pass in the western part of the state to drivers who complete a self-certified safety program.
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Massachusetts commercial vehicle troopers uncovered over 1,300 āseriousā violations during 3-day operation
The Massachusetts State Police (MSP) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Section (CVES) inspected hundreds of trucks and located more than 1,000 violations during a recent safe driving traffic detail....
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LTL shippers increasingly want timely responses, proactiveness
Timely customer service responses and proactive communication are growing in importance for shippers in the LTL space as the freight market rebound continues.
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Freight recovery faces fresh headwinds
The freight market gained some momentum in September, as shrinking capacity helped offset flat demand and pressure from fuel costs.
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Mark Your Calendar: November 12 Truck and Trailer Auction
Content Sponsored By Purple Wave Put November 12 on your calendar. Purple Waveās online truck and trailer auction is no reserve, no minimums, and open to bidders anywhere. Browse the lineup ahead of...
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Feds cite 57 CMV drivers for English proficiency, hours-of-service, and equipment violations at California checkpoint
Multiple federal agencies partnered for commercial vehicle enforcement operations at a checkpoint in Indio, California. On October 20, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released results...
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Driver with six CDLs stole $12M in cargo by purchasing trusted trucking companies
A truck driver with multiple fraudulent commercial drivers licenses has been charged for the theft of $12 million in cargo through the purchase of trusted trucking companies. 33-year-old Nursulton...
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Arizona troopers cite four commercial vehicle drivers for lingering in I-10 left lane up to four miles
Arizona troopers ticketed four commercial vehicle drivers for violating lane restrictions in an I-10 construction zone. On October 14, 2026, troopers with the Arizona Department of Public Safety...
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Man dies after hitting head while unloading pipe from flatbed semi truck
A man is dead after hitting his head while unloading pipe from a flatbed semi truck in Oklahoma. The accident happened on Wednesday, October 21st in Madill, Oklahoma at J&I Manufacturing. According...
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FedEx driver gets 12 years for scrolling on phone in moments before crash that killed family
A truck driver has been sentenced to up to 12 years in prison for a crash caused by him scrolling on his phone. The accident happened back in July of 2024. 31-year-old truck driver Santos Valentin...
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Perspective: Ensuring a fair shot for responsible carriers
As I begin my service as chairman of ATA, I take on the responsibility of putting our collective strength to work for the people who keep America moving, writes Derek Leathers.
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Legal challenge targets 20% UCR fee increase and trucker data privacy violations
The Small Business in Transportation Coalition has filed a federal petition for review in the D.C. Circuit challenging the FMCSA's...
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Notice: Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Application for an Exemption From R.B. Stewart Petroleum Products, Inc., USDOT # 1290158
FMCSA requests public comment on an application from R.B. Stewart Petroleum Products, Inc., USDOT No. 1290158, (R.B. Stewart) for an exemption from the requirement that lighting devices be steady burning. The exemption would allow the company to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) equipped with a module manufactured by Intellistop, Inc. (Intellistop) which pulses the rear clearance, identification, and brake lamps from low-level lighting intensity to high-level lighting intensity 4 times in 2 seconds when the brakes are applied, and then return the lights to a steady-burning state while t
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