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Regulations
Environmental, health groups challenge EPA's regs rollback in court
A coalition of more than a dozen health and environmental advocacy organizations filed a lawsuit against the EPA for its decision to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding, subsequent greenhouse-gas-emissions regs. Also: Pilot expands network with new, renovated locations; two new TA Express locations open along I-80.
February 19, 2026
Certified Clean Idle Emissions Exhaust
Custom Rigs
1.8M miles and counting: Missouri owner-op's '05 W900L
David Foster's been trucking as an owner-operator for more than 40 years, with a total of six trucks throughout his career. This 2005 Kenworth W900L, which he purchased new in early 2004, is rhw farthest-running to date, approaching 2 million miles on the odometer.
February 19, 2026
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Equipment
Detroit readies rollout of new 2027 engines
The next generation Detroit Diesels deliver enhanced efficiency designed to help offset the impacts from emissions-related changes.
February 19, 2026
The Detroit Gen 6 DD13 and DD15 engines will be available beginning in January 2027, with Gen 6 DD16 production following in January 2028.
Equipment
Aurora adds 1K-mile 'driverless' lane: Will solo HOS regs apply for the in-cab observer?
The autonomous truck tech developer is deploying trucks on the Fort Worth-to-Phoenix lane, longer than a solo professional driver could complete in a daily HOS duty cycle. CVSA explained the state of play for such trucks' necessary HOS compliance, or lack thereof.
February 19, 2026
Aurora is deploying a truck on the approximately 1,000-mile lane between Fort Worth and Phoenix and says it's improved operations in inclement weather with a new software update.
Regulations
Could EPA delay 2027 NOx regs? | Chicago I-294 interchange: Nation's worst truck bottleneck
The interchange of Interstate 294 and I-290/I-88 in Chicago has taken the top spot as the worst freight bottleneck in the U.S. Also: ATA calls on EPA to reevaluate looming Heavy-Duty NOx regs; more truck parking in a "best state" for highway downtime.
February 18, 2026
In ATRI's newest report, 28 states were found to have at least one top 100 bottleneck. States with the most bottlenecks in the top 100 are Texas, Georgia, and California.
Reader Rigs
Tanker yanker's 2024 Peterbilt 389
Gordon Merry hauls propane, butane, asphalt, natural gas and condensate with the rig.
February 17, 2026
Merry
Regulations
New bill targets 'chameleon carriers' | Western Star battery-issue recall over fire threat hits 27K trucks
The new bill would require an FMCSA study of chameleon carriers, along with an "automation tool" to help detect such carrier registrations. Also: 27K Western Stars in updated recall; 800 Volvo VNLs' potential parking brake issue; new Love's along I-12 in Louisiana.
February 17, 2026
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Regulations
California vows legal fight after EPA rescinds GHG Endangerment Finding
California Gov. Gavin Newsom immediately challenged the Trump Administration's decision to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding that allowed greenhouse gas emissions regulations. Also: Estes makes Pacific Northwest acquisition; new Love's open with no truck parking.
February 13, 2026
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Reader Rigs
2019 International LoneStar powers owner's step deck operation
Bennett-leased Kevin Bruns owns and operates the unit, powered by a 500-hp Cummins X15 with an 18-speed and 3.55 rears.
February 13, 2026
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Custom Rigs
'One thing led to another' for Lacoh Transport's custom 2024 Peterbilt 389 build
What started out as a modest build for a nice working truck turned into an all-out custom transformation by Geis Peterbilt's Cody McCandless. Along the way, "a lot of days that you don’t succeed," McCandless said, "but the challenge has been accepted, and we’re having fun with it.”
February 12, 2026
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Electronic Logging Devices
FMCSA sidelines nine more ELDs in ongoing device registry cleanup
FMCSA revoked the registrations of nine ELDs: GTS ELD, UTruckin, ELD365 Elog, Ironman ELD, Factor ELD, and four AirELD models. Carriers and drivers must stop using the devices and replace them with a registered device by April 14.
February 12, 2026
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Regulations
Grote Industries asks FMCSA for rear lighting waiver
Lighting manufacturer Grote has petitioned FMCSA for a waiver to allow sensor-activated flashing rear auxiliary lights. Also: Bulk tanker fleet wants to install brake-activated flashing lights.
February 11, 2026
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Regulations
EPA set to roll back key cog in greenhouse gas emissions regs machine
The White House announced that the EPA on Thursday will rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding that has allowed the federal government to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.
February 11, 2026
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Reader Rigs
Wisconsin-based Gambler Trucking's 2019 Western Star 4900SF dump
Owner-operator Gary Geib primarily hauls sand and gravel with his Western Star dump truck as one-truck Gambler Trucking.
February 10, 2026
Geib
Equipment
How much does Tesla Semi weigh? Details emerge | Best truck stops in U.S. named
The electric Semi will be offered in two models -- Standard Range and Long Range -- each powered by three rear-axle motors. Also: Stratford, Texas, truck stop named nation's best; TRP opened 10 new aftermarket parts stores in 2025.
February 9, 2026
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Trucker of the Year
'I will not idle, ever': Adapting old-school ways to prevent emissions fails
Part 2 of our series honoring Trucker of the Year John Penn offers detail on his approach to maintenance, customer service and much more, from an experiment to extend drains in his 2019 unit to his idling attitude -- old-school, certainly, yet delivering new-school emissions confidence.
February 9, 2026
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Regulations
DOT puts 2,000 drivers, trucks out-of-service in 'Operation SafeDRIVE' blitz
With nearly 2,000 trucks and drivers placed out-of-service and 56 arrests for things like DUI and illegal presence in the country, DOT's latest enforcement blitz got results.
February 9, 2026
An image released by DOT as part of Operation SafeDRIVE.
Reader Rigs
Owner-op Danny Works' 2001 Freightliner FLD120 hauls heavy
Owner-operator Works pilots the rig on a dedicated heavy-haul run moving steel coils.
February 6, 2026
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Non-domiciled CDL drivers, advocates call for California, Pennsylvania to fight DOT
California and Pennsylvania haven't been shy about fighting DOT over the rights of non-domiciled CDL holders, but that hasn't been enough for activist groups that demand change now.
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Custom Rigs
1.8M miles and counting: Missouri owner-op's '05 W900L
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Regulations
FMCSA shuts down 500 'CDL mills' after wave of in-person audits
Oregon Highway Trucks
Overdrive Extra
Federation of Professional Truckers explains ELD exemption push with FMCSA, future plans
“I chose John 8:12 because it has had the greatest influence on my faith,” Phillip said.
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1999 Freightliner Classic a 'New Testament' to power of faith, family, hard work
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