Month: June 2026
Secure Load Checks: Arkansas HP to Bring New Crackdown
Arkansas Highway Police will increase secure load enforcement in July, focusing on waste haulers, loose loads, and highway debris violations.
Diesel Prices Now Down for Third Straight Week
Diesel prices dropped to a national average of $4.668 per gallon, marking a third straight weekly decline, according to the latest EIA data.
Inmate CDL Proposal Now Blocked by Florida Governor’s Veto
Inmate CDL proposal was blocked after the Florida governor vetoed legislation allowing certain inmates to complete CDL training before release.
HOS Relief for Emergency Drivers: FMCSA Now in Review
FMCSA reviews new HOS relief requests for emergency response truck drivers handling rail, hazmat, and cleanup incidents under limited conditions.
Hampton Roads Under New $310M Upgrade Plan
Hampton Roads will receive a $310.2 million federal loan to eliminate a major traffic bottleneck and improve traffic flow along the I-64 corridor.
Spot Market Freight Volumes Grow in the Latest Week
Spot Market load activity rose 4.1% in the latest week as dry van and refrigerated rates increased while flatbed freight remained relatively stable.
New USDOT Robotics Challenge Could Reshape Life on the Road
Robotics is the focus of a new USDOT competition that could lead to safer highways, faster infrastructure repairs, and fewer delays for truck...
Seat Belts: NHTSA Makes Proposal to Delay New Rule
NHTSA may delay heavy duty truck seat belts testing rules until 2030, giving truck manufacturers more time while keeping cab safety standards in...
New NHTSA Brake Rule Targets Driverless Vehicle Designs
The NHTSA proposes brake rule updates for driverless light vehicles, with limited direct impact on heavy duty trucks or CDL truck drivers.
New Truck Parking Project Breaks Ground on Florida’s I-4
Truck parking in Central Florida is expanding with more than 800 new spaces along I-4 as part of a federal and state initiative...
Truck Tonnage Results: Down 2% in May, Up Annually
Truck tonnage Index declined 2% in May after a second straight monthly drop, while remaining 0.6% higher than a year earlier, according to...
US 77: Upgrades Approved On the Texas Highways
US 77 highway upgrades in Texas move forward, with potential long-term effects on truck routes, freight movement, and regional traffic flow.
