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Bill to crack down on carriers that operate under inactive USDOT numbers
Lawmakers introduced new legislation intended to prevent shady trucking companies “from exploiting USDOT registration systems to illegally operate on American roads.”On September 4, 2026, Rep Dave Taylor (OH-02) and Shomari Figures (AL-02) introduced the Registration Enforcement for Vehicle Operations of Known Evaders (REVOKE) Act in the U.S. House of Representatives.If passed, the bill would combat “chameleon carriers” by:Affirming that a…
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Diesel prices surge to new 2026 high
Prices at the pump are surging again, while spot market rates continue a late-summer slide.During the most recent week ending Aug. 24, the Energy Information Administration reported that diesel prices increased by 19.8 cents nationally, following up on the prior week’s 19.7-cent increase. Diesel's at a new 2026 high of…
Pilot to phase out paper hang tags for reserved parking in favor of digital check-in
Truck stop chain Pilot is moving the company’s reserved truck parking system to a digital experience so drivers will no longer be required to display a paper hang tag.On August 26, 2026, Pilot announced updates to the company’s Prime Parking system, eliminating the need for drivers to enter the store…
Two arrested for stealing DEF parts and catalytic converters from school buses in multiple states
Two men were arrested by South Carolina authorities in connection with a multi-state theft operation targeting school bus parts.On August 25, the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO) announced the arrest of Andrew Ramon Kelley, 29, and Jonathan Ward Fetrow-Smith, 28.Kelley is charged with Possession of Implements Capable of Being Used…
Dee Zeeman’s push past near-disaster to 45 years, millions of miles: Trucker of the Month
It's been a long run for White Pine Transport owner-operators Dee and Bev Zeeman, headquartered in Utah and moving roofing materials, pipe and more mostly north to points in Montana, Idaho and surrounding states. Dee's pushed 6 million miles over the course of a now 45-year career behind the wheel, Bev…
Brakes, tires, no medical card among top Roadcheck violations
Brakes-system and tire problems made up the most common out-of-service (OOS) violations during the annual International Roadcheck inspection blitz earlier this year. For drivers, lacking a valid medical certification led to the most OOS orders.The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Roadcheck, this year held May 12-14, is a three-day inspection and…
Trucking’s top issues: ATRI survey opens
ATRI launches Top Industry Issues SurveyTrucking companies and drivers can now weigh in on the top issues they face in trucking today.The American Transportation Research Institute launched its 2026 Top Industry Issues Survey, which asks trucking industry stakeholders to rank the top issues of concern for the industry along with…