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Massachusetts man accused of using Bluetooth device to cheat on trucking learnerâs permit exam
A Massachusetts man is facing federal charges for taking part in a scheme to fraudulently obtain a commercial learnerâs permit (CLP) using a Bluetooth earpiece. On October 15, 2026, the U.S....
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IRS announces no future tax-penalty for the current use of red dye diesel
The Internal Revenue Service has announced that there will be no future tax penalties on the current federally-sanctioned use of red dye diesel. The President issued an Executive Order on October...
Enforcement news means increased inspections. New drivers should know inspection procedures.
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California trucking company owner pleads guilty to 18 charges in $2 million credit card âbust outâ scheme
The owner and operator of a California trucking company pleaded guilty to more than a dozen federal charges related to credit card fraud, identity theft and money laundering. On October 15, 2026,...
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Tesla launches Roadster at SpaceX site in latest merger hint
Tesla held a product reveal designed in collaboration with SpaceX that outfitted the Roadster with air thrusters that jumped over other cars and flipped in midair.
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âBootleg Buc-eeâsâ will cater to everyone, including truck drivers, just down the road from the beaverâs newest location
Construction of a large convenience store chain often referred to as âBootleg Buc-eeâsâ has been approved just down the interstate from Buc-eeâs newest location planned for the area. Kerrville, Texas...
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NMFTA is trucking's defense against cyber risks
NMFTA offers numerous resources to help trucking companies establish a strong cybersecurity posture, but many carriers don't even...
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FMCSA's DataQs reforms officially in effect
All 50 states, D.C. and U.S. territories are now in compliance with FMCSA's updated DataQs requirements announced in April, including...
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White House's AI-powered CDL-mill purge is going down in flames
FMCSA is backtracking after an AI-powered shutdown of 110 'sham' schools. Meanwhile, schools offering CDL theory courses as short...
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Trucker wins $100k after becoming regular at Iowa casino
A truck driver won nearly $100,000 at a casino after stopping by on his regular route earlier this month. The truck driver, who has chosen to remain anonymous, stopped by the Diamond Jo Casino in...
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$800,000 in stolen industrial equipment recovered from Texas scrap yard, cops say
Texas police recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars in stolen industrial equipment from a scrap yard in Harris County. On October 15, the Harris County Precinct 4 Constableâs Office reported...
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FMCSA approves warning beacons for autonomous trucks
Autonomous truck software developers received a boost from the FMCSA, which OKâd the use of beacons rather than warning triangles for five years.
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Alleged drug traffickers duped 'unknowing' truckers for transport
Florida said 20-plus were arrested from an alleged trafficking ring duping OTR trucking companies into moving illegal drugs from...
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Semi truck that bypassed weigh station out-of-service after Tennessee trooper finds âseverely cracked wheelâ on...
Tennessee troopers asked truckers not to skip pre-trip inspections after recently encountering a truck with a major wheel defect. A trooper with the Tennessee Highway Patrolâs (THP) Motor Carrier...
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Trimble's potential T&L unit sale urges fleets to consider vendor changes
One TMS expert says carriers should consider switching TMS platforms no matter who their current provider is because AI is transforming...
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Trucking groups seek congressional support before midterms
At events in Ohio and North Carolina, industry representatives sought support for legislation addressing lawsuit abuse, truck parking and accident fraud.
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Hundreds of pumpkins spilled after tractor trailer hits âlow-hanging limb,â South Carolina cops say
A semi trailer hauling pumpkins suffered major damage during an incident in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, on Thursday. Shortly before 1 p.m. on October 15, 2026, the Mount Pleasant Police...
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Dump truck driver and company face 20 charges for unsafe equipment, driving with cannabis, licensing issues
Canadian authorities issued a slew of charges after finding multiple serious driver and vehicle violations on a dump truck traveling in Fergus, Ontario. Shortly after 10 a.m. on October 15, an...
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ATA names new president & CEO nearly two months after previous leaderâs sudden departure
The American Trucking Associations has announced the appointment of a new president and CEO nearly two months after the departure of their previous leader. The ATA announced the appointment of Mark...
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USDOT awards $200 million boost for truck parking
The Department of Transportation announced Oct. 14 that $200 million will be invested in truck parking in 12 states, including Iowa, Wisconsin and Georgia.
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Truck driver petitions FMCSA for mandatory CO detectors after deaths
Driver Todd Daum said the goal of his petition is to âprevent carbon monoxide poisoning deaths and injuries among drivers resting...
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Texas trucker sentenced to federal prison for smuggling ten in sleeper berth in âdangerous conditionsâ
A truck driver was sentenced to federal prison for a human smuggling attempt that subjected multiple individuals to âhazardous conditions,â authorities said. Truck driver Robert Martinez Jr, 51, of...
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ATA taps Alabama's trucking boss as next president, CEO
The American Trucking Associations has appointed Alabama Trucking Association leader Mark Colson as its next president and CEO...
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Indiana troopers investigating double fatality crash involving two semi trucks on I-65
Indiana State Police (ISP) troopers are investigating a fatality crash involving two semi trucks that took place in White County on Wednesday. Shortly before 4 p.m. on October 14, 2026, troopers...
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Four arrested for siphoning diesel off parked semi trucks in California since August
Four men were arrested in California for the theft of diesel fuel from parked semi trucks over the last few months. 52-year-old Alfonso Vargas, 33-year-old Alfonso Vargas Jr., 37-year-old Gilbert...
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