In a major deregulatory initiative, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced a proposal to eliminate or revise more than two dozen federal regulations affecting the trucking industry. The
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New Engine and Transmission Combo Now Available for Kenworth T680, T880, W990
Kenworth is expanding its powertrain offerings by introducing the Paccar TX-12 PRO automated transmission paired with the MX-13 engine for its T680, T880, and W990 Class 8 trucks. The move
Tariff Rollback Ruling: Freight and Trucking Sectors Brace for Change
WASHINGTON, D.C.- In a landmark decision on May 28, the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that former President Donald Trump exceeded his legal authority by imposing widespread tariffs under
Fleets Hold Steady as New Trucks Orders Dip
The retail market for new trucks is facing an uncertain trajectory for the remainder of 2025, as industry experts cite persistent challenges ranging from fluctuating demand to regulatory headwinds. Despite
New Trucking Oversight Announced: Duffy to Enforce English Fluency for CDL Holders
In a decisive move to tighten road safety and regulatory enforcement, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that commercial truck drivers lacking English language proficiency will be removed from service,
Aurora Innovation Temporarily Reinstates Human in Autonomous Big Rigs
Aurora Innovation, a leading developer of autonomous vehicle technology, has altered its operational approach by relocating a human observer to the driver’s seat in its autonomous trucks running in Texas.
CVSA: Limiting Personal Conveyance Time Will Improve Road Safety
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is preparing to formally petition the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to impose a cap on the amount of time commercial truck drivers
Everything Carriers and Drivers Need to Know About Roadcheck 2025
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck returns this year from May 13–15, 2025, and motor carriers across North America must be ready. This annual three-day enforcement blitz is
Safer Roads and Cleaner Air: The Case for Ending the Truck Excise Tax
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has released a compelling new study revealing that repealing the outdated 12% federal excise tax (FET) on new trucks and trucking equipment could have
Fueling Inflation: Industry Calls for Action on Expired Biodiesel Incentives
A coalition of more than 350 trucking companies, freight shippers, and transportation advocates is calling on Congress to renew the Section 40A Biodiesel Blenders’ Tax Credit (BTC), citing urgent concerns