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Vehicular homicide: Truck driver charged after illegal U-turn in Kentucky
A Chicago-based driver was charged with DUI, vehicular homicide and more for failing a post-crash saliva test after an illegal U-turn resulted in a fatality. Also: DAT launches new DAT One widget for iPhones; new truck stop in southern Washington.
March 13, 2026
Regulations
I-15 inspection blitz sidelines 18 drivers, 40 trucks
Multiple California Highway Patrol jurisdictions along the I-15 corridor issued 352 citations as part of a one-day truck enforcement effort. Also: New hourly paid parking option coming to South Florida; FMCSA extends lighting exemption comment period; PacLease celebrating America's 250th birthday.
March 4, 2026
Parking
Truck Parking: DOT update on funding, development | Fake Cali CDL yields arrest, deportation for Mexican driver
An upcoming virtual meeting will feature an update from U.S. DOT officials and the National Coalition on Truck Parking on the state of truck parking funding, planning and development. Also: Lighting manufacturer seeks waiver; Mexican national truck driver arrested for illegal presence.
February 20, 2026
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
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
Truck Stops
Love's plans to add 1,500 parking spaces as part of $700M investment in 2026
Love's plans to add 1,500 truck parking spaces this year, open 20 new locations and update 35 others. Also: Shell Rotella offering promotions for oil changes, purchases.
February 12, 2026
Truck Stops
New truck stop near Dallas offers paid parking, free amenities
The new SafeStop truck stop near the I-20/I-45 interchange offers 140 paid parking spaces, free showers, a driver's lounge and other amenities. Also: Former FMCSA acting administrator named TCA president; Mack's NASCAR partnership renewed.
February 10, 2026
Regulations
Congress eyes trailer side underride guard mandate
Legislation reintroduced in both chambers of Congress would require side-underride guards on all new trailers. Also: FMCSA cites no-CDL and other OOS violations in rejecting CloudTrucks' exemption request from driver application requirements; Pay-to-park network hits expansion milestone.
February 5, 2026
Regulations
Funding bill signed into law enshrines ELP as an OOS violation
The government funding legislation signed by President Trump codifies the English language proficiency executive order and allocates $200M specifically for truck parking.
February 4, 2026
Regulations
Legislation to reform DataQ appeals back in play
Under terms of the bill, FMCSA would establish guidelines for a DataQs appeals process, among other provisions. Also: DOT requests input on risks, challenges of hauling hazmat with electric trucks; more truck parking in Arizona.
January 30, 2026
Business
Werner acquiring privately-owned FirstFleet for $245 million
The acquisition of FirstFleet adds approximately 2,400 tractors, 11,000 trailers and 37 properties to Werner's dedicated division. Also: Pennsylvania opens hundreds of new truck parking spaces; I-5 lane closures planned next week.
January 29, 2026
Regulations
House approves funding bill with $200M for truck parking, codification of ELP as OOS order
The appropriations package would fund DOT, among other areas of the government, through Sept. 30. Also: I-205 bridge closure Monday night; free miles accounting/routing software expands into Canada.
January 23, 2026
Parking
Truckers asked to participate in truck parking survey for third Jason's Law report
The Federal Highway Administration is conducting surveys for its third Congressionally-required Jason's Law assessment of truck parking inventories/needs nationwide. Also: Heating fuel emergency declarations/HOS waiver extended; Freedom 250 Mobile Museum Tour kicks off.
January 21, 2026
Life
Six from multi-state cargo theft ring get fines, prison time for $5M haul
Six members of a cargo theft ring accused of stealing tractor-trailers containing more than $5 million in goods have been sentenced to prison time, fines. Also: 80 trucks out-of-service during three-day blitz in Maine; I-70 truck parking improvements planned.
January 20, 2026
Business
Hogan Transports acquired by vehicle rental giant | HOS relief in two states
Enterprise Mobility, parent company of Enterprise Rent-A-Car among other businesses, is expanding into the Class 7-8 truck market with the acquisition. Also: Heating fuel haulers get HOS relief in two states; former USPS employee guilty of taking bribes from trucking companies; new TA in Colorado.
December 9, 2025
Life
Fleet owner gets prison time, to pay $1.9M in restitution for tax evasion
The owner's tax evasion scheme consisted of four different companies she operated and controlled, and involved unreported income and unpaid taxes. Also: Wisconsin DOT wants to hear from truck drivers about parking challenges; two Mexican truck drivers turned around at border for cabotage violations.
December 4, 2025
Parking
Truck parking: FMCSA plans survey of 'several thousand truck drivers'
FMCSA announces plans to survey truck drivers about truck parking to estimate the monetary benefits of creating new truck parking spaces. Also: 5 Michigan rest areas closing for winter; new "United for Autonomy" coalition aims to advance federal autonomous vehicle framework.
November 28, 2025
Parking
Nevada asks for truckers' input on truck parking | Recalls over brakes issues: International, Peterbilt
Nevada DOT is asking for input from the trucking industry on parking challenges and opportunities in the state. Also: International LT, RH models recalled for brakes issue; new Peterbilts recalled.
November 24, 2025
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