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Motive launches AI Agents to automate fleet safety and operations
Motive's new AI Agents use operational data to preemptively tackle safety risks, maintenance issues, and compliance violations...
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Melton’s Brown earns TFH award after aiding fellow truck driver
In pounding rain about 20 miles north of Little Rock, Ark., in May, James Brown was driving a fully loaded truck for Melton Truck Lines when he noticed another driver in trouble.
A Melton driver was recognized for helping another driver in trouble during heavy rain north of Little Rock.
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From footage to fleet focus
When a collision occurs, pulling footage comes too late. True safety lies in leveraging AI to catch underlying driver habits—hard braking, tailgating, and minor distractions—before incidents happen....
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Fuel takes top spot on trucking's woes list, but the driver shortage is back
The American Transportation Research Institute's 2026 Top Industry Issues report revealed a shifting landscape of challenges for...
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Fuel prices rank as trucking’s most pressing concern
The report noted that added fuel costs are passed on to consumers through higher prices for goods and higher borrowing costs.
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Notice: Hazardous Materials: Notice of Actions on Special Permits
In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has granted or denied the application described herein.
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Notice: Hazardous Materials: Notice of Applications for Modification to Special Permits
In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the application described herein.
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Notice: Hazardous Materials: Notice of Applications for New Special Permits
In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the application described herein.
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Shippers press carriers and brokers on safety
The Montgomery ruling prompted brokers and carriers to increase vetting and spurred the release of enhanced vetting software.
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The blind spot in fleet safety: When AI misses the crash risk
Relying solely on automated video dash cameras without human review exposes motor carriers to courtroom liability from unflagged...
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Trust should be at core of driver coaching, executives say
Boyle Transportation's Michael Lasko described a safety approach shaped by experience both inside and outside the cab during a session on driver coaching at MCE.
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Fleets are recovering their financial footing, Daimler executives say
Executives at Daimler Truck Financial Services said the financial health of its trucking customers has improved significantly this year.
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‘Reverse Smokey and the Bandit’: Two truckers teamed up to stop fleeing suspect on I-65 in Alabama
Police in Calera, Alabama, say that two truckers were instrumental in bringing a police pursuit to a safe stop on Saturday. At 2:45 a.m. on October 17, 2026, an officer with the City of Calera Police...
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Hexagon Agility showcases longhaul natural gas truck
The Freightliner Cascadia sleeper tractor is outfitted with Hexagon Agility’s back-of-cab and side-mount CNG fuel systems with a combined capacity equivalent to 265 gallons of diesel.
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Take control of your fleet fuel costs
Explore the everyday fuel challenges facing carriers and how better-connected data can help reduce waste, protect margins and support smarter decisions on every route today.
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Sapp Bros. Celebrates 55 Years with a Season of Giving Back:
Funds raised surpass $275,000 OMAHA, NE, Oct. 16, 2026: Kicking off its 55th anniversary celebration in June, Sapp Bros. has embraced its mission to bless and serve through multiple fundraising...
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FMCSA seeks emergency review of chameleon CDL schools
The trucking industry has coped with so-called chameleon motor carriers, brokers or freight forwarders that quickly reopen under new names.
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Diesel costs squeeze trucking ahead of peak shipping season
The trucking industry is navigating major fuel cost pressures heading into the holiday shipping season, but the severity remains uneven.
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Driver and truck released after $30 million in meth seized from the trailer
$30 million worth of methamphetamine was seized from a tractor trailer crossing the World Trade Bridge in Laredo this week. Us customs and Border Patrol discovered the contraband on October 12th at...
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DOT blasts Overdrive's reporting on 'sham' CDL school reinstatements
A DOT spokesperson forcefully objected to the tone of Overdrive's reporting and said FMCSA didn't use AI to identify 'sham' CDL...
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J.B. Hunt focuses on margin repair as costs rise
The Lowell, Ark.-based carrier reported that revenue increased 21% to $3.68 billion from $3.05 billion in the third quarter.
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Traffic stop on 11K pound overweight commercial vehicle ends with driver handed over to ICE, Pennsylvania police say
Police in Dickson City, Pennsylvania, said that numerous driver and vehicle violations during a recent traffic stop on a commercial vehicle. At 9:30 a.m. on October 12, the Dickson City Police...
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Shell Rotella launches next-gen heavy-duty engine oils
The company paired its product announcement with technical sessions on formulation, laboratory testing and field inspections at facility in Houston.
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CHP hands out 279 citations during one-day commercial vehicle operation in Newhall
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) issued hundreds of citations during a commercial vehicle inspection and compliance operation this week. On October 13, 2026, CHP’s Newhall Division partnered with...
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