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A shrinking pool of Mexican drivers authorized to haul international freight into the United States on B-1 visas is prompting some shippers to reconsider how they move cross-border loads. The change could create additional opportunities for U.S.-based carriers and owner-operators, although analysts do not expect a major disruption to freight capacity. B-1 driver pool declines…
VTNA to Add Up to 500 Staff at New River Valley Plant Volvo Trucks North America plans to add up to 500 employees at its New River Valley manufacturing plant as truck demand shows signs of recovery after an extended freight downturn. The hiring at the truck manufacturer’s main production facility comes as the trucking…
A truck driver suspected of fleeing a fatal crash was located several hours later after police used dash cam footage recorded by another truck parked nearby, according to authorities. Dash cam footage assists investigation The footage reportedly captured the truck involved in the crash and helped investigators identify and track down the driver. The collision…
Ventura County authorities have arrested four Los Angeles-area men accused of stealing diesel fuel from semi-trucks in a series of thefts dating back to August. Investigators say the group used a lookout vehicle and a Ford van equipped with tanks and pumps. Surveillance Leads to Arrests Detectives with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters station…
Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering legislation that would authorize local police departments to use radar for speed enforcement, ending a longstanding restriction that makes the commonwealth the only state that bars local police from using radar to enforce speed limits. Bill Would Expand Local Speed Enforcement Under current Pennsylvania law, local police can stop drivers for…
Attention Maryland toll users: Planned increases put on hold Maryland truckers and other toll-road users will get a temporary reprieve from planned toll increases. The increases have been placed on hold, removing one potential cost increase for carriers already managing higher fuel, equipment, insurance and maintenance expenses. The pause delays the immediate impact of higher…
ATRI names TeamOne’s Page Siplon as next president and COO The American Transportation Research Institute has named Page Siplon its next president and chief operating officer, putting a logistics and workforce executive in line to lead the trucking industry’s primary nonprofit research organization. Siplon will join ATRI next month and work alongside President Rebecca Brewster…
Texas judge upholds $604 million verdict against C.H. Robinson A Dallas County judge has affirmed a $604.025 million judgment against C.H. Robinson stemming from a 2021 crash that killed three people and injured two others. With approximately $107 million in prejudgment interest, the total judgment exceeds $700 million, according to an analyst estimate cited after…
Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow local police departments to use radar to enforce speed limits, ending a longstanding restriction that makes the state the only one in the nation to bar local police from using speed radar for routine speed enforcement. Local Police Currently Cannot Use Speed Radar Under current Pennsylvania law,…
Trucker with 4.9 Million Safe Driving Miles Receives ATA Image Award A FedEx Freight driver with 4.9 million safe driving miles has been recognized by the American Trucking Associations for his work on and off the road. Steve Brand was one of three recipients of the Mike Russell Trucking Image Award, presented Monday during the…
Federal regulators are beginning a review of U.S. vehicle lighting standards to address complaints about headlight glare and evaluate newer technologies designed to improve nighttime visibility. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is examining Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, including headlight intensity, aim, mounting height and testing requirements. NHTSA targets outdated lighting standards…
CHP issues 279 citations during one-day commercial vehicle operation in Newhall The California Highway Patrol issued 279 citations and placed 28 commercial vehicles and 13 commercial vehicle drivers out of service during a one-day enforcement operation in Newhall. The operation was conducted on October 13, 2026, by CHP’s Newhall Division in partnership with the agency’s…
The Internal Revenue Service has temporarily suspended federal penalties for selling or using red-dyed diesel fuel on public highways nationwide, but the underlying federal excise tax remains due and should not be reported on an International Fuel Tax Agreement return, according to IFTA Executive Director Carmen Martorana. Penalty relief applies nationwide The IRS announced that…
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced $200 million in federal funding for 14 truck parking projects across 12 states. The projects are expected to add more than 2,400 commercial truck parking spaces, including new and expanded facilities along major freight corridors. Projects Span 12 States The funding is being awarded through the department’s Nationally…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced that all states, Washington, D.C., and U.S. territories have implemented updated procedures for the DataQs review process, giving truck drivers and motor carriers a more consistent way to challenge safety information they believe is inaccurate. Revised DataQs procedures implemented nationwide FMCSA said the updated requirements are intended…
Diesel price relief remains elusive as potential threats emerge Diesel prices have surged as escalating tensions in the Middle East raise concerns about possible disruptions to global oil supplies. No supply loss has been confirmed, but fuel markets often respond before an interruption occurs. The possibility of instability in major production or shipping regions has…
DataTruck Targets Small Fleets With Carrier-Focused TMS Small and midsize trucking companies are facing growing pressure to use technology that was once associated mainly with large carriers. Real-time shipment tracking, electronic logging device data, billing controls and integrations with outside service providers are becoming routine parts of the operation. DataTruck is positioning its transportation management…
Carrier Logistics, LSP44 announce partnership to automate LTL shipment identification Carrier Logistics and LSP44 have launched an application programming interface designed to help shippers and third-party logistics providers identify less-than-truckload shipments when a valid tracking number is missing or incorrect. The companies announced the collaboration Oct. 14. The partnership combines Carrier Logistics’ freight management software…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is beginning a review of federal vehicle lighting standards to address headlight glare, modernize testing procedures and evaluate newer lighting technologies. NHTSA Reviewing FMVSS 108 NHTSA plans to update Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, which governs vehicle lighting and reflective equipment. The review will examine how headlight…
Why the Northeast is quietly running out of diesel The U.S. East Coast is entering the winter season with diesel inventories at their lowest seasonal level on record, according to Energy Information Administration data. The shortage is pushing prices higher across the Northeast and raising new concerns for truck drivers and carriers that depend on…
# Alabama Court Ruling Remains Unclear From Supplied Record The Alabama Supreme Court’s October 16, 2026, filing in *In re: Southern Logistics, Inc., and Richland Resources, LLC v. UOP, LLC* names major industrial companies and environmental-services defendants—but the text provided does not include the court’s actual ruling. As a result, it is impossible to reliably…
States are creating targeted exceptions that allow heavier truck loads for specific industries and commodities, prompting renewed concerns from the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association about roadway safety, bridge stress and long-term infrastructure costs. OOIDA Raises Safety and Infrastructure Concerns OOIDA points to research from the Transportation Research Board and the U.S. Department of Transportation that…
$800,000 in stolen industrial equipment recovered from Texas scrap yard, police say More than 160,000 pounds of industrial equipment reported stolen from a Texas company has been recovered from a scrap yard in Harris County, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office. The equipment was valued at more than $800,000, authorities said. The…
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced $200 million in federal funding for 14 truck parking projects across 12 states, with the projects expected to add more than 2,400 public parking spaces along key freight corridors. Projects span 12 states The funding was awarded through the DOT’s Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight & Highway Projects, or…
Diesel prices remain elevated despite federal action and a reported agreement involving the United States and Russia, leaving trucking, agriculture and other fuel-dependent industries facing continued cost pressure. Energy analysts say disrupted refinery operations, constrained exports and declining inventories are limiting the potential for near-term relief. Supply disruptions continue to pressure diesel markets Global diesel…
Class 8 truck orders weakened in preliminary September 2026 data as fleets continued to assess the impact of upcoming 2027 emissions requirements, rising equipment costs and broader supply-chain uncertainty. Regulatory uncertainty weighs on fleet planning ACT Research reported a year-over-year decline in September Class 8 orders, while FTR Transportation Intelligence recorded modest growth for the…
Off-duty randoms, CO detection: Where two recent driver-led rule petitions might be headed Two petitions from truck drivers are now under consideration by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, including one seeking to prevent carriers from ordering random drug tests when drivers are off duty and another asking for carbon monoxide detectors in sleeper trucks….
Philadelphia port sets $837 million expansion, including first new berth in 50 years October 13, 2026 — Pennsylvania officials have announced an $837 million expansion of the Port of Philadelphia, a project that will increase container and automobile capacity and add the port’s first new berth in more than five decades. Gov. Josh Shapiro said…
ATRI names TeamOne’s Page Siplon as next president and COO The American Transportation Research Institute has named Page Siplon as its next president and chief operating officer, positioning him to lead the trucking industry’s primary not-for-profit research organization after Rebecca Brewster retires in early 2027. Siplon will join the ATRI staff next month and work…
Oregon plans to simplify its weight-mile tax system for commercial carriers beginning in July 2027, reducing the number of tax-rate categories from 85 to 10 and changing how a truck’s taxable weight is determined. Fewer Weight-Mile Tax Categories The Oregon Department of Transportation said the changes are intended to make the state’s weight-mile tax easier…
The ‘ingenious strategy’ behind most truckers’ least favorite week of the year: International Roadcheck For many professional drivers, International Roadcheck is one of the most stressful weeks on the trucking calendar. During the three-day enforcement event, inspectors across the United States, Canada and Mexico conduct an unusually high number of roadside inspections on commercial vehicles…
States are creating targeted exceptions to truck weight limits for commodities such as milk, grain and other goods, prompting renewed concerns from the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association about highway safety and infrastructure damage. OOIDA Raises Safety and Infrastructure Concerns OOIDA has warned that heavier trucks could increase safety risks and place additional strain on roads…
Compliance Expert Retires. Now What? When a senior compliance leader retires, a motor carrier can lose more than an experienced employee. It can also lose years of institutional knowledge about driver qualification, safety procedures, regulatory records and the daily decisions that keep a fleet operating within the rules. That was the challenge facing Boyle Transportation,…
Wreaths Across America Seeks Truckers for 2026 Honor Fleet Wreaths Across America is asking trucking companies and independent drivers to help deliver wreaths to veterans’ gravesites during its 2026 holiday-season observance. The annual event is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 19. 730 Volunteer Lanes Available Through its Honor Fleet program, the nonprofit partners with transportation companies…
Class 8 truck orders are showing mixed year-over-year results as fleets weigh equipment replacement needs against uncertainty surrounding the 2027 regulatory engine transition. Research firms ACT Research and FTR Transportation Intelligence both cited regulatory clarity and manufacturer order timing as key factors influencing purchasing decisions. Regulatory uncertainty shapes order activity ACT Research reported that preliminary…
The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $200 million in federal funding for 14 truck parking projects across 12 states, supporting the addition of more than 2,400 parking spaces along major freight corridors. Projects Span 12 States The grants were announced Oct. 14 through the department’s Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight & Highway Projects, or INFRA,…
FMCSA reinstates some CDL schools after emergency removal from federal registry The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is restoring some commercial driver training schools to the federal Training Provider Registry after removing more than 110 providers in August as part of a broad crackdown on alleged fraud and English-language compliance violations. The removals were announced…
Nebraska deputies recover $250,000 stolen copper load 50 miles past Iowa destination A Nebraska traffic stop led to the recovery of more than $250,000 worth of stolen copper after deputies found a heavily shifted load in a semitrailer traveling west on Interstate 80. Lancaster County’s Criminal Interdiction Unit stopped the truck at about 2 p.m….
Is Your Trailer Leasing Exposure Covered? Freight brokers that lease trailers for use by motor carrier customers may be taking on liabilities that their existing insurance policies were never designed to cover. The exposure can involve equipment maintenance, trailer ownership responsibilities and accidents that occur while a leased trailer is in service. Andy Kuchar, president…
Oregon plans to simplify its weight-mile tax system for trucking companies beginning in July 2027, reducing the number of tax-rate categories from 85 to 10. The changes also will alter how a carrier’s taxable weight is determined. Fewer Weight-Mile Tax Categories Oregon’s weight-mile tax applies to heavy vehicles operating on state highways and is used…
962 Pounds of Liquid Methamphetamine Found in Bobtail Truck’s Fuel Tank on I-15 U.S. Border Patrol agents seized 962 pounds of liquid methamphetamine—approximately 115 gallons—with an estimated street value of $1 million during a traffic stop on Interstate 15 in Temecula, California. The seizure occurred at about 11 a.m. Sept. 29, 2026, when agents assigned…
The Internal Revenue Service is temporarily suspending federal penalties tied to the sale or use of red-dyed diesel fuel on public highways nationwide. The relief applies retroactively from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, 2026, but the federal excise tax is not reported through the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) return, according to IFTA Executive Director…
Oil Tops $110 for the First Time Since May as Supply Risks Grow Brent crude oil rose to nearly $110 a barrel on Friday, reaching its highest level since May as traders reassessed the likelihood of near-term supply relief. The move adds pressure to fuel markets that are already dealing with elevated transportation costs, higher…
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is warning that heavier trucks could increase safety risks and place additional strain on roads and bridges as states create new exceptions to existing weight limits. Supporters of heavier loads say they could reduce the number of trips needed to move commodities such as milk and grain, while critics point…
Shell Rotella plans to introduce an upgraded lineup of heavy-duty diesel engine oils in early 2027, with formulations designed to meet the upcoming American Petroleum Institute (API) CL-4 and FB-4 specifications. New API categories for next-generation diesel engines The new oil categories are expected to replace the current API CK-4 and FA-4 classifications as engine…