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Businessman allegedly bilked trucking investors of $105.9M
Georgia-based businesses AKL Transport and Southern Truck Leasing carried out a Ponzi scheme, according to federal complaints.
By David Taube • Sept. 30, 2026 -
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FMCSA preps for flexible driving hour pilot expansion
Nine drivers from three motor carriers participated in each of the six-week pre-tests for the Flexible Sleeper Berth and Split Duty Period pilot programs earlier this year.
By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 22, 2026 -
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These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry.
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San Pedro Ports seek zero-emission truck usage boost via new incentive program
The proposed program would pay up to $36,000 per year for qualifying trucks that operate at the port complex.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 17, 2026 -
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Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association seeks clarity on NOx rule amendments
The group said its members are seeking to finalize model year 2027 products before new standards take effect.
By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 14, 2026 -
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LTL mixed-freight rule updates could bring more uniformity, exec says
Comments on proposed changes with the National Motor Freight Traffic Association are due Sept. 23.
By David Taube • Sept. 10, 2026 -
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Trump escalates Canada trade war with new tariffs, import bans
The U.S.’ latest measures came the same day Canada started charging retaliatory tariffs matching levies the Trump administration installed last month.
By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 9, 2026 -
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Economy grows ‘modestly,’ with consumers wary of rising prices: Fed
“Input price pressures were notably elevated in manufacturing and construction,” the Fed said in a survey of its 12 district banks.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 8, 2026 -
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California legislators OK heavy-duty zero-emission truck pricing disclosure
OEMs will have to provide a manufacturer’s suggested retail price to maintain state incentive eligibility, per the bill.
By David Taube • Sept. 3, 2026 -
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Multiple pension funds reach $526M in Yellow pension settlements
A bankruptcy court must still approve the amounts after a judge blocked multiple deals in April.
By David Taube • Sept. 2, 2026 -
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Multiagency partnership targets possible fraudulent CDL holders
The federal initiatives will audit commercial driver’s license schools and launch a task force aimed at improving highway safety.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 1, 2026 -
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DOT proposes streamlining land leases along roads, railroads for utility use
Revenues from the leases could fund repairs and upgrades for roads, bridges, tunnels and railroads along the corridors, according to a U.S. Department of Transportation proposal.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 1, 2026 -
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Canada tariffs named on aluminum, steel, pulp and paper
Trade associations representing manufacturers of fiber, metal and glass packaging weighed in on expected effects — mainly higher costs — that could affect companies along both countries’ supply chains.
By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 31, 2026 -
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Missouri kicks off truck parking expansion project along I-70
The federally funded effort will add 255 spots for truckers to park along the heavily traveled east-west state freight corridor by late 2028.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 28, 2026 -
Oregon’s automated oversize permitting system saves nearly $1M
The modernization project has streamlined a digital routing system and eliminated the state’s need to fill seven vacant positions, according to the state.
By David Taube • Aug. 26, 2026 -
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Truck drivers targeted in alleged tax fraud scheme
A Georgia woman was charged with 32 counts of bank fraud, among other crimes, after allegedly accepting payments for tax and filing services she did not deliver, according to prosecutors.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 26, 2026 -
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Canada to install retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on US imports
The levies will go into effect Sept. 8 and match the rates of U.S. tariffs on goods such as steel, dairy products, appliances and agricultural equipment.
By Phil Neuffer • Updated Aug. 27, 2026 -
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Paccar recalls nearly 6K Peterbilt, Kenworth models for potential oil contamination
The trucks’ power distribution box may be affected by oil, which could result in a loss of drive power, brakes or exterior lights, among other electrical issues.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 25, 2026 -
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Trump’s 50% tariff on many Canada imports in effect as talks stall
The two countries failed to reach an agreement before Saturday’s deadline for the levies, with Canada vowing to “match those tariffs dollar for dollar.”
By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 24, 2026 -
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American Trucking Associations’ CEO Chris Spear leaves position
Spear is leaving the organization immediately, nullifying an extension to remain in the post through 2029.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 21, 2026 -
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Hub Group financial error fallout causes Q2 reporting delay
The company continues to sort through its accounting missteps as it works to restate its financials dating back to the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2023.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 19, 2026 -
6 industry executives weigh in on Supreme Court’s freight broker aftermath
Knight-Swift and Schneider National leaders say small carriers may struggle to transition in a legal environment where safety performance faces higher scrutiny.
By David Taube • Aug. 13, 2026 -
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FMCSA moves to codify English language proficiency process at border areas
A notice of proposed rulemaking would officially exempt U.S.-Mexico international border zone drivers from an out-of-service penalty when they are not operating beyond that area.
By David Taube • Aug. 7, 2026 -
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US slaps 50% tariffs on many Canada imports
The Section 338 duties apply to a wide variety of products — even if they qualify for duty-free treatment under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
By Antone Gonsalves • Updated July 21, 2026 -
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Logistics resiliency is critical as disruptions pile up in 2026
“It is increasingly difficult to really predict where that next disruption is going to come from,” Ranole Beng, Maersk's head of Transpacific market for ocean, said in a virtual panel.
By David Taube • July 20, 2026 -
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Paccar begins software updates after EPA revises DEF inducement guidance
Trucks manufactured after 2018 can go to Kenworth and Peterbilt dealerships to have the software installed.
By Haley Cawthon • July 15, 2026
