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HOS, weight limit relief for fuel haulers | $30M border meth bust
Nebraska is giving certain fuel haulers a one-month waiver from certain hours and weight regulations. Also: Border officers seize $30M of meth from manifested load of salt; Kalmar Ottawa terminal tractors recalled for fire risk; Cummins L9 engine recall includes some medium-duty Freightliners.
October 20, 2026
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Equipment
Daimler Truck North America sues former employee for millions, alleges embezzlement
Daimler Truck North America sues former employee, alleging he and his wife took millions from the company.
October 19, 2026
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Reader Rigs
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Join the hundreds of your owner-operator peers who've added photos of their trucks to our long-running Reader Rigs collection. Give it a whirl with a photo from the road or parked up on the home front here.
October 16, 2026
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Regulations
More emissions 'deleters' pardoned by Trump
Three co-owners of an Anchorage, Alaska, diesel shop have been pardoned over the last two months, including two this week onstage at a midterm rally. Also: Fleet owner guilty in $2M credit card fraud, ID theft scheme; ATA, ATRI name new leaders.
October 16, 2026
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Pride & Polish
The ultimate Christmas present: A.J. Field's 1969 Peterbilt 358
Texas-based A.J. Field isn't a truck driver, but he and his wife, Casey, both love trucks, especially vintage Petes. He was surprised by Casey and a friend at Christmas a few years ago with this 1969 Peterbilt 358, which they've built together since.
October 15, 2026
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Regulations
Truck driver petitions FMCSA for mandatory CO detectors after deaths
Driver Todd Daum said the goal of his petition is to “prevent carbon monoxide poisoning deaths and injuries among drivers resting in sleeper berths" as a result of idling diesel engines and exhaust fumes.
October 15, 2026
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Equipment
$1M of liquid meth found in bobtail's fuel tanks | Fleet, developer aim for driverless trucking this year
Border Patrol finds $1 million worth of 962 pounds of liquid meth in bobtail's fuel tank. Also: Large carrier adds autonomous trucks.
October 14, 2026
Industrial tanker truck with cylindrical metal tank and circular opening mounted on chassis
Gear
Hendrickson's new front axle, suspension for Peterbilt trucks
Hendrickson
The new Softek integrated front steer axle and monoleaf suspension system is designed for Peterbilt 567 and 579 models with applications rated at 12,500 and 13,200 pounds.
October 13, 2026
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Gear
Why CB radios remain vital trucking equipment: Gear Guide
RoadPro
The October/November Gear Guide includes, among other features, a buyer’s guide for CB radios and accessories, a rundown of why CBs are still important and more.
October 9, 2026
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Pride & Polish
'Gangster Hauler': Al Capone-themed 1967 Kenworth W925
Airbrushed murals around the rig feature Al Capone and similar 1920s-era gangster themes, while the rig's interior depicts a barroom scene, complete with a chandelier, mounted Tommy guns and more.
October 8, 2026
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Regulations
Diesel shortage? NASTC warns Congress, voicing safety concerns with tanker HOS relief
NASTC urged Congressional leaders to pause U.S. diesel/distillate exports to allow inventories to build back up to normal levels, as EPA's ultra-low-sulfur waiver in Texas drew Cummins' warning to truck owners. NASTC also voiced safety concern over the HOS waiver for fuel haulers.
October 8, 2026
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Regulations
Court shoots down operator’s driverless warning-device waiver lawsuit as FMCSA gives 5-year extension
FMCSA has further cleared the way for truly driverless autonomous trucks to operate, granting a full exemption allowing cab-mounted warning beacons instead of requiring warning triangles. Meanwhile, a court shot down an operator's challenge to FMCSA's waivers.
October 8, 2026
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Partners in Business
Could dyed diesel damage your engine or void your warranty?
Aimed at easing pricing pressure at the pump, a new executive order permits highway vehicles to burn off-road red diesel without risking engine damage, federal tax penalties, or warranty coverage.
October 8, 2026
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Gear
Dashcam offers improved night vision, 24-hour protection
Pelsee’s P1 Pro features a 4K HDR front camera paired with a 1080P rear camera, syncing at 30 fps for improved clarity.
October 6, 2026
Pelsee dashcam system with 4K HDR video, 5GHz WiFi, smartphone app display, microSD card, and multiple camera units
Regulations
New York tickets nearly 300 drivers on truck-restricted roads
New York's two-day enforcement detail also resulted in 63 violations from 19 inspections, with four drivers and five trucks placed OOS. Also: New warranty options from Mack Trucks; diesel engine control module theft warning in Texas.
October 6, 2026
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Regulations
Truckers take brunt of 'Operation Safe Driver' enforcement | New Volvo, Mack recalls hit 4K trucks
Officers issued 3,409 warnings and 1,956 tickets/citations to commercial motor vehicle drivers, compared to just 559 warnings and 648 tickets/citations to passenger vehicle drivers during the weeklong effort. Also: Recalls hit Volvo, Mack trucks.
October 5, 2026
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Gear
International launches expansive e-commerce truck parts site
International’s new Fleetrite.com offers not only International OEM parts but also Fleetrite all-makes components and third-party aftermarket components.
October 2, 2026
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Regulations
Trump at Peterbilt: American trucking is back. Rid of 'crap' emissions systems
During a visit to the Peterbilt Motors factory in Texas, President Trump praised American workers, championed domestic heavy truck production, and credited his trade policies with revitalizing U.S. manufacturing.
October 1, 2026
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Regulations
'Driver shortage' narrative returns just as 'driverless' rollout accelerates
Big fleets and Elon Musk once again call out a "driver shortage" while going full throttle on "driverless" technology, which looks ready to accelerate in high gear.
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No sideline cynics here: Voices from TenFour D.C., truckers' advocacy counterbalance
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Regulations
IRS announces red-dyed diesel relief in effect -- is it worth it?
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