Trucking news and briefs for Monday, Nov. 24, 2025:
- How is truck parking in this Western state? Officials want to hear from you.
- Brakes issues prompt recalls from two major truck manufacturers.
Truck parking in Nevada: Chance to weigh in on challenges, improvements
The Nevada Department of Transportation, as it works to update its State Freight Plan for 2026, is asking for input from the trucking industry about truck parking in the state.
“NDOT is gathering input from commercial drivers, carriers, and anyone who relies on safe and dependable truck parking,” the department said in a social media post. “We are updating our State Freight Plan and want to understand the challenges and opportunities you see on the road.”
Truck drivers and motor carriers can complete a short survey online here to provide input on parking needs, challenges and opportunities across the state. The survey will be open through Dec. 15.
Based on Overdrive reader responses to the Highway Report Card survey on best and worst states for highways and truck parking, Nevada landed just outside the top 10 for best parking, tied for 12th overall with 2% of readers giving the state credit for good truck parking availability.
Nevada DOT Public Information Officer Meg Ragonese responded to Overdrive questions about ongoing truck parking efforts around the state by noting that needs continue to be seen "in northern Nevada, particularly when winter storms close I-80 in the Sierras. In southern Nevada, increasing warehouse and industrial development near residential areas has increased the need for more designated truck parking areas," too.
NDOT's 2019 "Nevada Truck Parking Implementation Plan" was a "blueprint for expanding, improving, and integrating freight truck parking and truck parking communications systems in response to rising demand, changing hours of service requirements, and safety standards," she added. The plan continues to govern efforts there but also will influence "preparations for the federally-required state freight plan for 2026," currently in development.
The state routinely relies on industry to help identify areas of need, Ragonese said, through its state Freight Advisory Committee, collaborating "quarterly with public and private stakeholders to further community-driven solutions and better understand freight mobility and truck driver needs."
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International recalls 1,300 trucks for service brakes issue
International Motors is recalling certain LT and RH model trucks in which the Hill Start Assist (HSA) exhaust port may become clogged, delaying or preventing the release of the service brakes.
According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents, the recall affects roughly 1,300 model year 2023-’26 International LT and 2024-’25 RH models.
The suspect population was identified by certain vehicles built Oct. 10, 2022, through April 23, 2025, with air tanks located between the frame rails and either Eaton or International automated manual transmissions with electronic stability control or automatic traction control, and without an HSA valve located inside the frame.
The exhaust port on the HSA valve located outside the frame can become clogged with ice and debris, preventing the release of service brake application pressure.
Dealers will relocate the HSA valve exhaust, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Jan. 12, 2026. Owners can contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825 with recall number 25522. NHTSA’s recall number is 25V-781.
Air brakes issue prompts Peterbilt recall
A small number of model year 2026 Peterbilt 567 and 589 units are being recalled due to an issue causing insufficient air volume in the brake system.
NHTSA recall documents note the air tanks on the approximately 62 affected trucks have an insufficient volume of air for the brake system and, as such, fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Insufficient air volume can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will install the correct volume air tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Jan. 16, 2026. Owners can contact Peterbilt's customer service at 1-940-591-4220 with recall number 25PACH. NHTSA’s recall number is 25V-795.
