TENNESSEE BILL SEEKS TO IMPOSE STRICT PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFUL CMV OPERATION
SB 1587 would add Class A misdemeanors, mandate ICE notification, and create strict, joint liability with minimum $1 million punitive damages for employers or officials tied to unlawfully present drivers operating CMVs in Tennessee.
HWYHAUL UNVEILS AI AGENTS, AI TEAMMATES AND CLOUD TMS TOWARD AUTONOMOUS FREIGHT
Marking its seventh anniversary, HwyHaul launched AI-driven tools and a cloud-native TMS aimed at automating brokerage and execution for shippers, carriers and brokers.
FLOWERS FOODS DRIVERS’ CASE PUTS ARBITRATION VS. LITIGATION IN SPOTLIGHT AT SUPREME COURT
Analysis notes the arbitration question could be pivotal in the high-profile case involving drivers, with potential implications for employment disputes in trucking.
ATA LAUNCHES 2026 DRIVER COMPENSATION STUDY TO BENCHMARK PAY AND BENEFITS
ATA opened its survey to capture pay structures, bonuses and benefits across carrier types; participants get a discounted report, early summary and a webinar with ATA’s chief economist.
FMCSA REVOKES FOUR ELDs; CARRIERS FACE MARCH 15 DEADLINE TO REPLACE DEVICES
Premierride Logs, DSGELOGS, State Elogs and State Elogs 2 were removed from the registry; after March 15, drivers using revoked units will be considered out of service.
MAY TRUCKING TAPS ISAAC FOR IN‑CAB TECH, DRIVER COACHING AND TELEMATICS INTEGRATION
The fleet is adopting Isaac’s tablet-based platform to streamline in-cab workflows and deliver real-time driver coaching across its refrigerated operations.
STB REJECTS UP–NS MERGER APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE, INVITES REFILE BY FEB. 17
Regulators paused the bid to create a transcontinental railroad, saying the filing lacked required details; shippers’ groups praised the move while observers expect a revised application.
FEDEX SETS JUNE 1 SPINOFF DATE FOR LTL UNIT, FILES FORM 10 AND NAMES BOARD
FedEx says the standalone company will debut as the nation’s largest LTL carrier, with governance and SEC filings advancing the separation plan.
TRUCKSTOP.COM LAUNCHES HEAVY‑HAUL‑SPECIFIC LOAD BOARD; ELD REINSTATEMENT NOTED
A new Heavy Haul Load Board Pro aims to centralize permits, escorts and routing for oversize carriers; Overdrive also reports FMCSA re-listed DSG Elogs days after revocation, while other devices remain revoked.
OVERDRIVE REVISITS THE BIG QUESTION: WILL CATERPILLAR RETURN TO ON‑HIGHWAY ENGINES?
A new video revisits owner‑operators’ perennial question with insights from prior conversations at MATS, exploring whether Cat could re-enter the heavy‑duty on‑highway market.
WINTER STORM TRIGGERS 100‑VEHICLE PILEUP ON I‑196 IN MICHIGAN; MANY SEMIS INVOLVED
Michigan State Police closed both directions near Grand Rapids after whiteout conditions caused crashes involving more than 30 semitrailers; injuries were reported, with towing and evacuations underway.
I‑196 SHUT DOWN AFTER 100‑CAR PILEUP; OFFICIALS BUS STRANDED MOTORISTS TO SHELTER
Michigan Public reports 9–12 injuries, multiple jackknifed semis and treacherous conditions as troopers urge extreme caution with storm impacts expected to continue into Tuesday.
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