CBP FINDS 900+ POUNDS OF LIQUID METH IN TRACTOR-TRAILER FUEL TANK AT OTAY MESA
Officers at San Diego’s Otay Mesa Cargo Facility seized 944 pounds of liquid meth concealed in a semi’s fuel tank; the 26-year-old driver was turned over to HSI as the investigation continues.
STATES SUE EPA OVER ROLLBACK OF CLIMATE ‘ENDANGERMENT’ FINDING TIED TO TRUCK RULES
A coalition led by Massachusetts petitioned the D.C. Circuit to review EPA’s move rescinding the 2009 endangerment finding underpinning GHG standards; OEMs say 2027 NOx timelines remain unaffected for now.
D.C. STUDY BACKS CONGESTION PRICING, BUT MAYOR BOWSER REJECTS PLAN FOR NOW
DDOT’s final report favored a weekday downtown fee (proposed $10) with no higher rates for trucks, but the mayor called it ill‑timed and methodologically flawed compared with NYC’s model.
CALIFORNIA BILL ON PORT TRUCK DRIVER REPORTING DIES AFTER GOVERNOR’S VETO
A proposal to require extensive driver reporting at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will not advance; supporters cited anti‑misclassification aims while critics warned of operational disruption.
ACT: FINAL CLASS 8 NET ORDERS SURGE 157% YEAR OVER YEAR IN FEBRUARY
ACT Research reports 46,440 Class 8 orders as fleets refresh aging equipment and capacity tightens; spot rates ex‑fuel have climbed roughly 40¢ since late November, signaling a firmer market tone.
FTR: U.S. TRAILER ORDERS DROP SHARPLY IN FEBRUARY AFTER STRONG START TO CYCLE
Following robust December–January booking, February net trailer orders fell steeply amid tariff headwinds and trade cases, with added pressure noted in the dry van segment.
GROTE INDUSTRIES MARKS 125 YEARS OF LIGHTING AND SAFETY PRODUCTS
The Indiana-based supplier celebrates 125 years serving OEM and aftermarket customers with lighting and safety systems used across trucking and trailer applications.
FUEL TRANSPORT TAPS CHICAGO-BASED EXEC TO LEAD U.S. EXPANSION
Fuel Transport named Ray Blackwell GM of U.S. sales and operations to scale its footprint and advance AI‑driven optimization across North America.
TEL ADDS VOLVO VNL 860 TO GROWING PREMIUM SLEEPER LINEUP
Tennessee-based TEL broadened its long‑haul offerings with the VNL 860, targeting driver comfort and utilization for fleets and owner‑operators.
HENDRICKSON ROLLS OUT WATCHMAN ADVANCED TRAILER WHEEL-END SENSOR TECH
The new telematics-enabled sensor suite is designed to catch wheel-end issues earlier, helping fleets cut roadside failures and maintenance downtime.
‘CONNOR’S LAW’ ADDED TO DALILAH’S LAW PACKAGE MOVING THROUGH CONGRESS
The add-on provision strengthens roadway safety reforms tied to CDL integrity and enforcement following committee action advancing Dalilah’s Law.
VALVOLINE’S PREMIUM BLUE ONE SOLUTION GEN 2 EARNS CUMMINS OK FOR 100,000-MILE DRAIN INTERVALS
Approved for up to 100,000-mile ODIs and compatible with diesel, natural gas and gasoline engines, the oil aims to cut downtime and simplify mixed‑fleet maintenance programs.
DRAGONFLY ENERGY DEBUTS 24‑V DUALFLOW POWER PACK FOR SLEEPER CAB IDLE REDUCTION
The 24‑volt system adds 3.45 kWh to power hotel loads and protect starter batteries, supporting 10‑hour rest periods without idling with integrated BMS and cold‑weather capability.
IRAN CONFLICT DRIVES DIESEL SPIKE, RAISING FRAUD AND CYBER RISKS FOR FLEETS
HDT analysis warns surging fuel costs and tightening capacity can elevate freight fraud and cargo‑crime exposure, while state‑aligned actors ramp up cyber threats targeting logistics networks.
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