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Relief from DEF inducements coming for Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (179+ words) Heavy-duty truck maker PACCAR Inc announced software updates are available for Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks in alignment with recent U. S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) guidance on Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) inducements. On July6, 2026, PACCCAR announced that emissions control software updates are available…...
Illinois troopers take 61 commercial vehicles out-of-service during hazmat blitz on I-55 and I-70
21+ hour, 50+ min ago (112+ words) CDLLife Illinois troopers take 61 commercial vehicles out-of-service during hazmat blitz on I-55 and I-70 Nearly 500 commercial vehicles were inspected during a recent enforcement detail targeting commercial vehicles hauling hazardous materials through Illinois. From June 30 through July 1, the Illinois State Police (ISP) Commercial…...
H-E-B truck driver achieves 4 million safe miles in 36 years on the road
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (228+ words) Texas grocery chain H-E-B celebrated a company truck driver for achieving a major safety milestone in his decades-long trucking career. On June 30, 2026, H-E-B announced that Jose Luis "JJ" Jaramillo reached four million safe miles, becoming the fourth truck driver in…...
'International network' accused of impersonating legitimate motor carriers to steal $10 million in high-value cargo
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (177+ words) New York State prosecutors unsealed an indictment charging eight people in an international cargo theft conspiracy. On June 30, 2026, officials announced that the following individuals were charged with one count of conspiracy to transport and possess stolen merchandise: Kocharian is also…...
New Trucker Path feature helps drivers steer clear of high-risk cargo theft locations
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (120+ words) Trucker Path app users have access to new information to help them identify locations where they are at high risk for cargo theft. On June 23, 2026, Trucker Path announced a partnership with Verisk Cargo Net to add cargo theft trend data…...
New Trucker Path feature helps drivers steer clear high-risk cargo theft locations
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (120+ words) Trucker Path app users have access to new information to help them identify locations where they are at high risk for cargo theft. On June 23, 2026, Trucker Path announced a partnership with Verisk Cargo Net to add cargo theft trend data…...
Truck driver accused of using fake documents to steal $2. 8 million in industrial product bound for Japan, Indiana police say
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (282+ words) A truck driver was arrested in Indiana in connection with the theft of a shipment of millions of dollars worth of Tungsten Oxide powder. At 6 a. m. on June 27, the Greenfield Police Department (GPD) received an alert about a semi truck traveling…...
Platooning autonomous trucks haul 'critical race equipment' for NASCAR on 2, 500 mile trek
2+ week, 5+ day ago (193+ words) A defense technology and logistics company achieved a "cross-country unmanned truck platooning'deployment" in support of an upcoming NASCAR racing event. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.'announced the successful deployment of a truck platoon transporting "critical race equipment" on a cross-country…...
Virginia asks FMCSA for power to extend the validity of expiring CDLs during emergencies
2+ week, 6+ day ago (231+ words) The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (VA DMV) asked federal transportation authorities for the authority to extend the validity of Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs) during declared emergencies. In a Notice to be published June 17, VA DMV petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier…...
USDOT calls for 'high-visibility dashboard' to link trucking companies, railroads, and retailers to logistics hubs
3+ week, 2+ day ago (230+ words) U. S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy'announced a new initiative to increase the transparency of the U. S. supply chain. In a June 12 U. S Department of Transportation (USDOT) release, Duffy announced the "American Supply Chain Sovereignty Initiative," an effort to "move freight faster" and lower…...