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Hundreds of drivers pulled into revived misclassification case
4+ hour, 16+ min ago (310+ words) Date: February 05, 2026 | Author: Tyson Fisher | Category: Courts, News A federal lawsuit alleging both misclassification and an unlawful, predatory lease-purchase agreement was thrown out at one point. Now, hundreds of drivers may have a claim against an Illinois trucking company. More…...
EPA doubles down on DEF overhaul, demands data from manufacturers
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (564+ words) Date: February 04, 2026 | Author: Tyson Fisher | Category: News, Federal The Environmental Protection Agency continues its crusade to roll back truck emission regulations. The latest move is a doubling down in its efforts to reform diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) rules. For years,…...
Lawmaker remembered for being a friend to truckers
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (142+ words) February 03, 2026 | Mark Schremmer A fourth-generation farmer, Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., was remembered as someone who appreciated hard work and the truck driving profession. LaMalfa, who began his tenure in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2013 and joined the House Transportation and…...
Industry speaks out on non-domiciled CDLs
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (325+ words) February 03, 2026 | Land Line Media The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration sought comments from the public about its emergency interim final rule to get a handle on the issuance of non-domiciled CDLs. The public had plenty to say as the agency…...
Trucking & Taxes – February 2026
2+ day, 18+ min ago (523+ words) February 03, 2026 | Barry Fowler Owner-operators face many challenges in trucking. Freight rates have been low, while expenses continue to rise. However, owner-operators may receive a pleasant surprise when it comes to their federal income tax returns for 2025. The One Big Beautiful…...
New study shows ramp parking is a symptom of America’s truck parking crisis
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (581+ words) Date: February 03, 2026 | Author: Ryan Witkowski | Category: News, Truck Parking A recently published study on truck parking is hoping to guide future infrastructure improvements. On Tuesday, Jan. 27, Altitude by Geotab " an Ontario, Canada-based company providing "advanced planning solutions for public and…...
States move to sideline road-unready truck drivers and others
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (918+ words) February 03, 2026 | Keith Goble More states are trying to keep unsafe truck drivers and others off the road. Arkansas and Oklahoma were the first to act. Over the past year, both states passed laws to improve English skills for truck drivers....
Self-driving trucks roll back into statehouse fights
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (662+ words) Date: February 03, 2026 | Author: Keith Goble | Category: News, State Autonomous trucks are back in the spotlight at state capitols across the country. More than half of all states already have rules on the books. But as the tech keeps changing, some…...
OOIDA backs hours-of-service provisions, but says drivers must be in charge
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (583+ words) February 03, 2026 | Tyson Fisher The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is throwing its support behind a pair of hours-of-service pilot programs. However, the Association also warned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that it must create safeguards from potential abuse, including coercion…...
Trucking History – February 2026
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (151+ words) February 03, 2026 | SJ Munoz Terry Fell recorded the original version of "Truck Drivin" Man," a song that helped establish the truck driver as an American cultural icon. The song has been recorded by numerous other artists, including Charley Pride, Conway Twitty,…...