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Hasty US exit from Europe could drive allies away from American arms, RAND says
A rapid, uncoordinated U.S. military drawdown from Europe could push key NATO allies further away from American weapons over the long term, according to a new RAND study, a shift the authors say would hurt the U.S. defense industrial base. RAND released the report, “Anticipating Allies’ Responses to U.S. Retrenchment from Europe,” on Wednesday. It examines how France, Germany, Poland…
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How 1M ELD fraudsters broke trucking, and how to save it
The compliant carrier finishes last? Fleet owner and third-generation trucker Zach Meiborg explains in this editorial and graphics how unchecked ELD cheating has led to two different trucking markets.Zach MeiborgWidespread electronic logging device fraud has split the trucking industry in two, with compliant carriers following the rules and losing and…
FMCSA weighs lighting exemptions | Huge Ford Super Duty recall
Trucking news and briefs for Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026:Should FMCSA allow these radar-activated, rear-end collision warning lights to be used industry-wide?Fuel-haul fleet wants brake-activated pulsating lights on trailers.Big Ford truck recall over instrument cluster tach/speedometer accuracy.Grote’s lighting exemption request: Comments back openThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reopened the comment…
US Army queries industry’s ability to build 21,000 Infantry Squad Vehicles
The U.S. Army is asking whether the defense industrial base can deliver and support nearly 21,000 Infantry Squad Vehicles. An Army market survey published Monday focuses on two ISV versions: the ISV-9, which carries nine passengers, and the ISV-Utility, which carries five passengers plus a utility bed to haul cargo.…
Supreme Court to hear case on division of retirement, disability pay in military divorces
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to consider a case that challenges whether divorce settlements are enforceable if they agree to protect a former spouse’s share of military retirement pay and the amount is later affected by disability compensation. Under federal law, former spouses may receive up to half a…
Attorney gets prison for New Orleans staged crashes | Great Dane ‘do not drive’ recall
Trucking news and briefs for Monday, Oct. 26, 2026:Prison time for attorney involved in staging crashes with trucks.Bought a brand-new Great Dane van? It might be recalled. More fuel tax relief in this state.Truck driver honored for quick actions after witnessing crash.Attorney sentenced for role in New Orleans staged-crash schemeDanny…
These truck builders will compete in 2027 MATS Big Rig Build-Off
The field is set, and $15,000 in cash (plus plenty bragging rights) is up for grabs, for the 2027 Mid-America Trucking Show’s Big Rig Build-Off custom truck competition.The upcoming Build-Off brings together three of the custom builders' world's most visionary competitors for a high-stakes, winner-takes-all showdown. Each builder's given a…