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Regulations
Feds sue KLLM alleging sex discrimination | FMCSA's new safety chief
The EEOC alleges sex discrimination against female trainees at fleet KLLM Transport Services. Also: New safety chief at FMCSA has Covenant fleet and CHP enforcement background; Saskatchewan authorities alert trucking to fraud scheme targeting parts, fuel and other suppliers.
August 10, 2026
KLIM Transport Services semi-trailer truck on highway overpass
Parking
More truck parking now open along I-43
Rebuilding complete for two rest areas along I-43, expanding truck parking in both directions. Also: FMCSA wants feedback on mirror-alternative camera system; military veteran truck drivers recognized.
August 6, 2026
Highway directional signs showing Interstate 94 West to Madison and Interstate 43/94 East to Green Bay and Chicago on an overhead gantry
Regulations
DOT's new roadway safety blueprint | Driver pleads guilty in $500K fuel theft
DOT’s plan includes efforts to ensure the safe operation of commercial vehicles. Also: Save the date -- Brake Safety Week, Aug. 23-29; truck driver pleads guilty to bilking $500K in fuel payments from carrier; latest Highway Angel.
August 5, 2026
US map showing brake violations by state as percentage of all violations in 2025, with color gradient from light yellow to dark purple indicating violation rates.
Regulations
FMCSA's Barrs, ICE grill 'illegal' drivers: Operation Highway Shield
FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs personally took part in an enforcement blitz that led to immigrant detentions, arrests, and hundreds of OOS orders in Iowa, Indiana and Illinois.
August 5, 2026
Law enforcement officers conducting a roadside traffic stop with a civilian near a yellow vehicle
Life
Three guilty in CDLs-for-bribes scheme
The scheme's confessed ringleader admitted flagging many applicants as having "No English" for state-DMV office employees before arrival. The frauds allowed at least 124 people to obtain CDLs without taking any of the required tests or training over almost four years.
August 4, 2026
Judge's gavel engraved with 'GUILTY' text beside brass scales of justice in a law library courtroom setting
Pride & Polish
Large Cars & Guitars 2026: Another $14K to breast cancer research, support
The counting is done, and owner-operators and sponsors at the 2026 Large Cars & Guitars truck show raised upward of $14K for breast cancer research, advocacy and support. Founder Tony Justice's show blew past $200K in lifetime donations to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
August 4, 2026
Woman receives $14,050 prize check at Good City truck event with two men in front of signed guitar backdrop
Regulations
FMCSA crash accounting in Congressional crosshairs
A recent report found missing crash data following an investigation into a fatal crash involving a bus company. Congress FMCSA about how it tracks large truck and bus crashes.
July 30, 2026
Overturned commercial truck with scattered tires and cargo on desert highway
Regulations
California says non-domiciled drivers are safer than U.S. citizens: Court filings
California DMV produced a crash-rate analysis saying non-domiciled CDL holders are 20%-25% safer drivers than U.S. citizens as FMCSA looks to remove nearly 100% of the state's non-citizen drivers.
July 29, 2026
Semi-truck driving under concrete highway overpass with mountains visible in the distance
Regulations
Red states vs. blue states: FMCSA's non-domiciled CDL ban's legal battle escalates
Political battle lines have been drawn between red states and blue states ahead of the big legal argument over the fate of non-domiciled CDLs.
July 28, 2026
Professional man in blue suit speaking at podium during corporate conference event
Life
Two accused of stealing trucks over 3 years arrested
The thefts allegedly occurred around Florence, South Carolina, between 2022 and 2025, and additional arrests are possible. Also: Love's opens new location in Illinois, completes renovations in Oklahoma, Kansas; small number of Great Dane trailer recalled; BT Trailers rebranding.
July 28, 2026
White commercial semi-truck with open hood displaying engine, parked outdoors with trees in background
Regulations
DOT's 'Freedom Haulers' program fast-tracking CDLs for veterans
Invoking Rambo, DOT reveals some military members can now get CDLs while still in the service and without ever taking a knowledge or skills test.
July 24, 2026
Freedom Haulers military to CDL career pipeline advertisement featuring blue semi-truck on desert highway with tagline 'New Mission, Same Dedication'
Life
Truck driver busted in Michigan with 214 pounds of marijuana
The driver was stopped after bypassing an I-75 weigh station and was found to also be in possession of $346K in cash. Also: Trucking orgs tout industry safety efforts; new U.S.-Canada bridge opening Monday; Rush Enterprises forms joint venture with Carrier Transicold dealer MCT Companies.
July 24, 2026
Multiple sealed black pouches with white labels arranged on concrete floor in organized rows
Regulations
Senate bill looks to make staged truck crashes a federal crime
Under terms of the bill, a conviction would result in up to 20 years in prison unless the staged crash resulted in serious injury or death, then it would carry a minimum 20-year sentence. Also: 12 arrested in $2M cargo theft scheme; Texas launching new Motor Carrier Credentialing System.
July 23, 2026
Severe traffic collision between white semi-truck and silver sedan on highway with power lines visible
Life
Truck driver guilty of smuggling illegal immigrants | Driver wanted for murder arrested
The driver pleaded guilty to transporting 24 illegal immigrants in Texas after being caught in February. Also: Truck driver wanted for murder in California arrested in New Mexico; Arizona troopers put 13 trucks, 23 drivers OOS; truck tonnage flat in June.
July 22, 2026
Judge's gavel on wooden base engraved with 'GUILTY' next to scales of justice in a law library setting
Regulations
New Pennsylvania law: $25K fine for 'CDL mills'
The new law ups the max penalty for operating an unauthorized CDL school from $2,500 to $25K. Also: 37 inspections lead to 15 trucks, 9 drivers put OOS; new CDL training opportunities for New Yorkers on probation; small Peterbilt, Kenworth recall.
July 21, 2026
Commercial truck driver navigating around traffic cones during training exercise in parking lot
Life
Tony Justice leads independent artists in AI copyright fight
Trucker and country music singer Justice is suing AI music generation companies for allegedly using his music to train AI and creating "AI-soundalike music" based on his songs.
July 21, 2026
Man in blue Bennett jacket stands in front of customized cream-colored semi truck at indoor exhibition
Life
Truck-involved drug smuggling bust: Four arrests | ELD exemption denied
Florida officials observed drivers using tractor-trailers allegedly participating in a drug smuggling operation. Also: Texas flooding prompts emergency HOS relief; FMCSA denies non-profit's request for ELD, CDL exemptions.
July 17, 2026
Person wearing white handcuffs with hands visible against dark clothing
Gear
Seasonal deals on ActBest folding ebikes for OTR downtime
ActBest's steel-framed Summit folding ebike, among several in the company's compact foldable line for easy OTR storage, is going for half its list price this summer. It comes complete with front and rear suspension and a range above 60 miles, with 1,200W peak electric power.
July 17, 2026
ACTBEST black folding electric bike with fat tires and digital display handlebars
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Pride & Polish
Near-original 1963 Kenworth 921 hauled same loads for 49 years
Originally spec'd out by owner-operator Dean Hobbensiefken, creator of the rare, efficiency-oriented Paymaster trucks from the '70s, this '63 KW has just its second owner today in Craig Vogel.
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Business
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Regulations
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