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Notice: Hours of Service of Drivers: Association of American Railroads and American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association; Application for Exemption Renewal
FMCSA announces its final decision to renew and modify the exemption granted to the Association of American Railroads and the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association and member railroads (the Associations) from the hours-of-service (HOS) prohibitions against driving after the 14th hour after coming on duty (the 14-hour rule) and against driving after accumulating 60 hours of on duty time within 7 consecutive days, or 70 hours of on duty time within 8 consecutive days (the 60-hour/70-hour rule). The exemption will enable covered drivers to respond to unplanned events that occur ou
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Derek Leathers’ detour into trucking became a career of leadership
In the year ahead, Leathers will guide ATA while applying a leadership philosophy focused on transparency and finding data-driven solutions to problems.
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'Driver shortage' narrative returns just as 'driverless' rollout accelerates
Big fleets and Elon Musk once again call out a 'driver shortage' while going full throttle on 'driverless' technology, which looks...
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Fuel tops trucking's concerns, with parking close behind for drivers
The surge in diesel prices this year has taken the top spot in ATRI's annual 'Top Industry Issues' report. While truckers and...
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CHP: Truck cab hanging off I-5 in San Diego by a thread, spilling fuel and starting fires
A semi truck cab was left hanging by a thread after a crash with a sedan sent the front half of the rig off of the interstate. The accident happened on Tuesday morning in the Mission Hills...
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VTNA to add up to 500 staff at New River Valley plant
Hiring at the truck manufacturer’s main production facility follows a rebound in demand in 2026 after the longest freight market recession in industry memory.
New CDL drivers: this hiring news could affect your first job options.
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HOS, weight limit relief for fuel haulers | $30M border meth bust
Nebraska is giving certain fuel haulers a one-month waiver from certain hours and weight regulations. Also: Border officers seize...
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ATA chairmen, new president chart federation’s future at MCE
In his remarks to MCE attendees, Mark Colson pledged to listen to members and put trucking’s professionals at the center of ATA’s advocacy.
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Indianapolis police urge truckers to plan their routes and stop wasting officers’ time
Indianapolis police claim drivers are wasting city resources by refusing to use truck route software and getting stuck downtown instead. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department recently...
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Man handed 30 year sentence for death of 53 migrants inside sweltering tractor trailer
A man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for his involvement in one of the deadliest human smuggling incidents in US history. 53 migrants died in June of 2022 after being left inside of a...
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Semi truck stolen from Texas by fired truck driver located in Georgia via Flock cameras
A truck driver was located using Flock cameras after failing to return a company semi truck following his job termination. The theft occurred in Midland, Texas at the end of August. The driver and...
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Trump courts farmers with $8 billion fuel aid during harvest
The one-time aid payments will be based on planted acres, as well as estimates of production costs and forecasts of yields and prices provided by the USDA.
New CDL drivers: this hiring news could affect your first job options.
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Notice: Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Application for an Exemption From Grote Industries, LLC
This notice advises the public of new information that FMCSA believes is relevant to the application from Grote Industries, LLC (Grote) for an exemption from the requirement that exterior lighting devices on commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) be steady-burning. If granted, the exemption would allow motor carriers to operate CMVs equipped with auxiliary warning lamps controlled by Grote's Rear-End Collision Warning (RCW) system. Following publication of the Agency's notice seeking comment, Grote provided additional information to FMCSA staff concerning the design and operation of the RCW system,
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$47M awarded to mother & disabled son for tanker truck crash, marking one of largest amounts for non-fatal truck crash
A New Mexico jury awarded an injured man and his mother $47 million after a crash with a commercial tanker truck left him with traumatic brain injuries. The verdict was handed down on Friday, October...
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Waabi, Warrior Logistics begin customer operations in Texas
The trucks are transporting food, beverages and consumer goods, among other freight categories. Texas-based Warrior has a fleet of more than 200 trucks.
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California troopers put 28 trucks, 13 drivers OOS
A one-day effort just outside Los Angeles focusing on commercial vehicle safety netted 279 total citations. Also: Piston fuel...
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C.H. Robinson's $604M nuclear verdict now $711M after court doubles down
The Dallas County Court said C.H. Robinson needs to pay, that interest is due, and that the carrier's driver was a 'borrowed employee...
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FBI seizes drugs from New Mexico tractor trailer in “significant” dismantle of serious drug trafficking ring
The FBI says that it has dismantled a drug trafficking ring and removed a “significant” amount of drugs from US streets after a tractor trailer was seized as part of an extensive investigation. The...
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ATA’s Costello says freight recovery has legs despite headwinds
The trucking industry’s ongoing recovery from a prolonged freight recession appears to have staying power despite a mounting list of economic headwinds.
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Livestock hauler plummeted off overpass and landed on another vehicle in crash that decimated cattle
A truck driver and motorist were not seriously injured after the semi truck plummeted off of an overpass in Kansas city and landed on a car in a crash that scattered a load of cattle. The accident...
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Page Siplon plans to futureproof trucking at ATRI
As the next president of ATRI, he sees opportunities to connect more businesses with the nonprofit’s research and build partnerships across the industry.
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Size of trucking verdicts quadruples over 2023-2026 time span
The size of verdicts in lawsuits involving trucking companies almost quadrupled between July 2023 and July 2026, according to a soon-to-be-released study.
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Drivers & motor carriers share top industry issue in 2026 ATRI list: Fuel prices
The American Transportation Research Institute’s list of top industry concerns shows that drivers and carriers share a top concern this year – fuel prices. The 22nd annual Top Industry Issue report...
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Safety compliance is only the baseline for motor carriers facing rising liability
Meeting minimum federal regulations no longer shield motor carriers from massive liability payouts.
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