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A Texas judge affirmed a $604 million jury verdict involving C.H. Robinson, keeping broker-carrier selection and operating-control questions in focus.
BNSF has expanded its exclusive Overhaul partnership, connecting freight-risk intelligence with railroad security operations for monitored intermodal shipments.
USDOT has awarded $200 million for 14 truck-parking projects in 12 states, targeting an estimated 2,403 additional spaces on key freight corridors.
New Cass data released Oct. 13 shows September freight shipments rose for a second straight month while truckload linehaul rates increased 10.1% year over year.
Freight Fraud Awareness Day on October 14 spotlights cyber-enabled cargo theft, carrier impersonation and verification steps that can protect trucking businesses.
New CVSA results show speeding led commercial-driver citations during July’s Safe Driver Week, reinforcing the need for everyday speed and seat-belt discipline.
FMCSA granted a five-year exemption allowing qualifying Level 4 automated trucks to use cab-mounted warning beacons instead of roadside triangles.
FMCSA has opened comments on the data-collection plan for a 256-driver pilot that would test 5/5 and 6/4 sleeper-berth splits.
Starting Oct. 12, most CDL and CLP holders can no longer use a paper medical certificate as temporary proof of certification. Alaska receives a one-year exception.
C.H. Robinson plans to acquire RXO in a $5.8 billion stock-and-cash deal, combining two major freight brokerage and managed-transportation networks.
The 2027 UCR registration portal opened October 1, bringing higher annual fees for interstate carriers, brokers, freight forwarders and leasing companies.
FMCSA has restored a 30-day automatic emergency-relief period for qualifying carriers and drivers providing direct disaster assistance.
New Jersey’s ABC-test regulations became operative Oct. 1, putting renewed focus on how carriers document independent-contractor relationships.
FMCSA rejected a nationwide request to let professional drivers use paper logs instead of ELDs, leaving existing ELD requirements and exceptions unchanged.
Florida announced $53.8 million to expand and improve nearly 150 truck parking spaces at two Turnpike service plazas.
The U.S. diesel benchmark fell 14.7 cents in the latest EIA update, but remains $2.63 per gallon above a year ago, keeping trucking fuel costs unusually high.
Federal prosecutors and the SEC have taken action over an alleged truck-leasing investment scheme. The case is a reminder to verify trucking-business opportunities before committing money.
Tesla began Semi deliveries on Sept. 24 as its dedicated Nevada facility moved into high-volume production, though output, pricing and rollout timing remain undisclosed.
A new shipper-led order for 2,500 battery-electric Class 8 trucks could reshape fleet purchasing, charging planning and driver operations in major freight hubs.
Alabama has paused state enforcement on dyed diesel for 120 days amid high fuel costs, but interstate truckers should not mistake it for a federal road-use waiver.
Nussbaum and Roehl have announced new driver compensation increases, drawing attention to detention, activity pay and total earnings beyond cents per mile.
ATA’s latest for-hire tonnage reading fell in August, adding evidence that tighter trucking capacity—not stronger freight demand—is driving the market.
Kodiak AI and PrePass have begun connecting autonomous-truck inspection records to roadside screening systems in Texas and Louisiana.
A newly listed FMCSA petition asks the agency to review how public carrier contact data can enable targeted solicitation. No rule has changed yet.
J.B. Hunt says higher recruiting, onboarding and fuel costs could cut third-quarter earnings, offering a practical signal for fleets and drivers entering peak season.
ATRI is collecting driver, carrier and law-enforcement feedback on HOS and ELD rules through Oct. 16, creating a new channel for documented operational input.
New FMCSA DataQs requirements take effect today, setting review deadlines and a three-stage appeal process for many state-reported crash and inspection records.
A newly detailed roster identifies 111 CDL training-provider entries subject to FMCSA emergency removal, creating immediate questions for students and recruiters.
FMCSA has granted eligible interstate gasoline and diesel haulers temporary HOS flexibility through Dec. 16, with strict rest, safety and reporting conditions.
DAT reported record July-to-August spot-rate declines across van, reefer and flatbed freight, even as contract pricing remained stronger.
A House resolution introduced Sept. 14 supports National Truck Driver Appreciation Week as carriers, drivers and communities mark the Sept. 13-19 observance.
FMCSA extended limited HOS relief for qualifying emergency freight supporting Nebraska wildfire and drought recovery through Oct. 11.
Volvo Trucks has activated unattended over-the-air software updates across the U.S. and Canada, allowing drivers to run eligible updates while parked.
A federal appeals court heard California's challenge to FMCSA's pause on non-domiciled CDL issuance and renewals. Drivers and fleets should verify credential status.
FMCSA has temporarily paused biennial-update enforcement and USDOT-number inactivations for registrants with updates due on or after June 1.
Canada’s new tariffs on selected U.S.-origin goods began Sept. 8, adding fresh customs, pricing and freight-planning questions for cross-border operators.
Anderson Trucking Service raised regional company van pay by 16.7%, a move that gives drivers and recruiters a fresh pay benchmark to examine.
EPA’s proposed changes to DEF derates, emissions warranties and 2027 engine compliance are now in the agency’s review stage.
FMCSA’s Sept. 8 replacement deadline is almost here for 10 revoked ELDs. Here’s what carriers and drivers should verify before Tuesday.
U.S. retail diesel reached a record national average near $5.85 per gallon, creating another major cost challenge for carriers, owner-operators and freight customers.
Truck transportation employment rose sharply in the August jobs report, offering an encouraging signal while longer-term trucking employment remains mixed.
August Class 8 orders remained well above year-ago levels as fleets positioned themselves ahead of the 2027 heavy-duty engine transition.
Recent enforcement operations across several states found thousands of commercial-vehicle violations and placed drivers and equipment out of service.
Federal guidance is putting renewed attention on English-language proficiency for commercial drivers, including seasonal H-2A workers operating CMVs in the United States.