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Diesel on downswing? | Ohio Turnpike targeting trucking companies for unpaid tolls

Each of the 315 companies identified owe at least $5,000 in unpaid tolls, with the highest toll bill exceeding $150K. Also: Two weeks of diesel-price declines are in the books; Idaho CDL applicant guilty of bribing CDL skills tester; top truck stops for women truckers.

April 22, 2026

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Truck driver busted in Indiana with $9 million illegal haul

The California-based driver was found to have nearly 400 pounds of suspected cocaine in his trailer. Also: More truck parking info in this state; large fleet wants to continue using pre-CDL drivers solo up front; longtime ATRI leader plans retirement.

April 21, 2026

Inside the rear of the trailer, several duffle bags and cardboard boxes were found, containing approximately 392 pounds of suspected cocaine.

Lawmakers call on HHS to remove barriers to oral fluid, hair drug testing

Six Republicans urged HHS to address "structural misalignment" at FDA prohibiting oral fluid and hair testing for federally regulated workplace drug testing. Also: New San Antonio Love's brings new food option, parking; Project 61 driver health app aims to improve nutrition OTR.

April 20, 2026

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Truck parking replacing old coops | Trailer thefts surface in fraudulent VINs case

Among projects this construction season, Ohio's adding 144 truck parking spaces at decommissioned weigh stations. Also: New Hampshire police sideline 35 trucks, 14 drivers in one-day blitz; $287K falsified VIN trailer scheme; latest Highway Angel.

April 16, 2026

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Baltimore officials eye severe truck parking restrictions in residential areas

A bill before the Baltimore City Council would restrict truck parking in residential areas and institute fines of up to $500 for violations. Also: Electric-truck charging hub can service 200-plus trucks a day; Mack launches new digital owner's manuals.

April 10, 2026

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Carriers, prep for new Motus registration system: FMCSA

With Motus rolling out later this year, carriers are asked to make sure their FMCSA Portal accounts are active and up to date. Also: New Love's locations in Montana, New Mexico; Truckstop.com acquisition looks to improve heavy-haul pricing for brokers; more.

April 8, 2026

FMCSA closer to truck parking shortage survey | Fake-invoicing scheme: Guilty verdicts for fleet owner, broker

The survey, if approved, will ask truck drivers about their experience with finding truck parking spaces. Also: Alabama police arrest "illegal immigrant" truck driver from Oregon with no CDL, 185 pounds of marijuana; trucking company owner, broker get prison time for fake-invoice scheme.

April 6, 2026

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Fuel's surge slows, except in $7+ California, as spot rates react

Diesel's national average is plateauing, with an increase last week of just a couple cents. It's not the case out West, though, with CA prices surging past $7/gal. Rates, meanwhile, are near 4-year highs. Also: I-70 in Colorado improvements coming, yet traffic impacts likely; new truck stop in Arkansas.

March 31, 2026

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Truck driver charged for allegedly hitting stopped state trooper in New York

New York issues reminder to move over for stopped vehicles after truck driver allegedly hits state trooper vehicle stopped on Thruway. Also: Arizona Border Patrol arrests 11 Indian national truck drivers illegally present in U.S.; new rest area in Indiana adds truck parking.

March 27, 2026

The tractor-trailer, registered to Longhorn Trucking Company of Fort Plain, New York, was moved to the Thruway Verona tandem lot for inspection by the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit, where damage to the left trailer wheels and rims was identified. The patrol vehicle was towed off scene.

Reservable truck parking in five new shared-terminal locations

The Outpost company added five shared-terminal facilities in Newark, New Jersey; Miami; and across California, all adding truck parking spaces in either a top 10 ranking worst metro or worst state for parking as per the 2025 Truckers' Highway Report Card from Overdrive.

March 25, 2026

The new facility in Newark (pictured) sits at 90 Kingsland Avenue in Clifton, New Jersey, a 7.1-acre site with a 9,667-square-foot maintenance facility and 1,131 square feet of office space. It's just eight miles from the Lincoln Tunnel and 13 miles from the Port Newark Container Terminal.

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

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

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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

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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

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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.

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

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

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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

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Common Cents Fuel Tips

80 ways to boost your diesel's MPG

Nearly every aspect of your trucking operation will impact fuel costs, not just your right foot. Here find 80 different tactics owner-operators, small fleet owners, company drivers and all manner of equipment purchasers/maintenance managers can use to squeeze the most out of every drop.

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State Department resumes issuing visas for commercial truck drivers as non-domiciled CDLs return

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Close look: How Trucker of the Year hits 10.5 mpg with '19 Freightliner mods, operations

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Department of Justice officially reschedules marijuana: What truckers need to know

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Used-truck purchasing heating up: Pricing offers mixed signals in latest data

Just how high has owner-ops' truck-trailer maintenance cost moved?

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