Regulation
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Consortium to develop California ‘Green Truck Corridor’
The Port of Long Beach, the Wonderful Co. and Lincoln Transportation Services will work together to improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gases on the trade route.
By Haley Cawthon • June 4, 2026 -
Central Transport reaches $5.5M settlement with EEOC
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said the carrier violated federal law for refusing to hire qualified women truck drivers.
By Larry Avila • May 27, 2026 -
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Obtained from Volvo Group
Volvo Group North America takes nearly $197M hit in CARB settlement
The California Air Resources Board alleged that 10,000 Volvo truck engines used auxiliary emission control devices that violated the state’s emissions certification process.
By Haley Cawthon • May 26, 2026 -
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Supreme Court decision raises stakes for broker hiring practices
The landmark decision found that a third party can be sued for negligent hiring, creating a shakeup in how brokers defend their businesses in future lawsuits.
By David Taube • May 21, 2026 -
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Federal surface transportation bill adds provision for national AV guidelines
Kodiak AI Founder and CEO Don Burnette says the move is a step to give regulators the tools to oversee “the scaled rollout of autonomous trucks.”
By Larry Avila • May 20, 2026 -
Supreme Court delivers sweeping decision against CH Robinson
A safety provision empowering states means brokers are not immune from negligent hiring claims, according to the justices.
By David Taube • Updated May 14, 2026 -
ArcBest shareholders agree to shift incorporation to Texas
The carrier’s board of directors cited concerns over recent litigation and judicial frameworks in Delaware as part of the reasoning for the change.
By David Taube • May 14, 2026 -
Court OKs $3M payout in Knight-Swift employee retirement case
A federal judge approved a class-action settlement over how the company invested and the amount of 401(k) fees that workers paid.
By David Taube • May 13, 2026 -
FMCSA to expand Motus registration overhaul in Q2
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s new system aims to increase security and save time for registrants.
By David Taube • May 12, 2026 -
Appeals court rejects requests to pause non-domiciled CDL rule
The new regulation has the ability to slowly sideline most noncitizens from trucking.
By David Taube • May 7, 2026 -
Toyota to build a hydrogen fueling station in Southern California
A partnership with Hyroad Energy will bring 40 hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 trucks to the company’s North American Parts Center supply warehouse.
By David Taube • May 4, 2026 -
Obtained from Kodiak AI
California removes restrictions on driverless trucks
The regulatory overhaul now lets heavy-duty, autonomous trucks operate on public roads without a safety driver once proper permitting is secured.
By Larry Avila • April 30, 2026 -
New York sues sues DOT, FMCSA over funding loss
The state says non-domiciled commercial driver licenses and learners’ permits were issued in compliance with federal standards, including legal immigration status.
By David Taube • April 27, 2026 -
ATRI lists 2026 research priorities
The organization’s six priority areas range from regulatory to weather impacts in an effort to better aid industry responses.
By David Taube • April 24, 2026 -
Regulatory changes weeding out low-priced capacity: Knight-Swift CEO
Federal actions such as crackdowns of non-compliant CDL schools are in the early stages of producing more favorable market conditions, Adam Miller said.
By David Taube • April 23, 2026 -
Interstate registration fees slated to rise by 20%
Unified Carrier Registration plan and agreement fees will increase by $9 to over $9,000, depending on the size of a carrier.
By David Taube • April 21, 2026 -
FMCSA to withhold $73.5M from New York over non-domiciled CDL issues
“This is unacceptable and a significant safety risk,” FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs said in a final determination letter.
By David Taube • April 20, 2026 -
Trump adjusts tariffs for steel, aluminum, copper
Goods made entirely of the metals will still face a 50% tariff, but the levy will be reduced to 25% for certain derivative goods, effective April 6.
By Phil Neuffer • April 3, 2026 -
Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association backs EPA in high-stakes emissions fight
The industry group seeks to support the agency’s repeal of Phase 3 greenhouse gas standards for heavy-duty vehicles.
By Haley Cawthon • April 3, 2026 -
Deep Dive
Supreme Court ruling could reshape business for freight brokers, small carriers
An adverse outcome in the case could create supply chain inefficiencies and destroy hundreds of thousands of transportation companies, major industry players say.
By David Taube • April 1, 2026 -
Senate’s Dalilah Law Act would create criminal penalties for CDL violations
Under the proposal, immigrants without proper documentation could face the death penalty if found responsible for a motor vehicle-related death.
By Larry Avila • April 1, 2026 -
EPA axes diesel exhaust fluid sensor requirements
The move is expected to reduce needless downtime, cut costs and give manufacturers more flexibility.
By Haley Cawthon • March 30, 2026 -
Dalilah’s Law amendment seeks to make English proficiency a CDL requirement
The legislation is expected to go to a full House vote in the coming weeks.
By Larry Avila • Updated March 18, 2026 -
AI trailed DEI, immigration in 2025 compliance impact, employers say
The combination of regulatory and economic uncertainty prompted more than one-third of employers in a Littler survey to reduce headcount in the past year.
By Ryan Golden • March 16, 2026 -
Massachusetts DOT to add 15 weigh-in-motion stations
The state is partnering with tech firm Quarterhill to install sensors, vehicle identification systems, and other roadside equipment along key highways.
By Haley Cawthon • March 13, 2026