FMCSA ALLOWS PAPER MEDICAL CERTIFICATES THROUGH OCT. 11 DURING NRII TRANSITION
FMCSA issued a six-month exemption letting CDL/CLP holders and carriers rely on paper medical examiner’s certificates for up to 60 days after issuance as states and examiners complete National Registry II integration. The agency said it does not anticipate further nationwide waivers after this period.
FMCSA GRANTS AURORA WAIVER TO USE CAB-MOUNTED WARNING BEACONS ON DRIVERLESS TRUCKS
A limited waiver effective April 10–July 9 allows Aurora to use cab-mounted beacons in lieu of traditional roadside triangles under 49 CFR §§392.22(b), 393.25(e) and 393.95(f), subject to terms and conditions set by FMCSA.
CALTRANS TAPS QUARTERHILL FOR $2.4M FREIGHT TECH PROJECTS TO BOOST TRUCK FLOW
Three projects will deploy weigh‑in‑motion data collection and commercial vehicle e‑screening on key corridors including I‑10 and Route 805 to improve freight mobility and infrastructure monitoring across California.
GEORGIA PORTS TO OPEN GAINESVILLE INLAND PORT IN MAY TO SERVE MANUFACTURERS
The new inland terminal will connect directly to Savannah’s global network—about 40 weekly ship calls—targeting 330 Georgia producers in sectors like poultry, heavy equipment and forest products, with expected benefits for drayage and regional trucking.
WEST TEXAS OIL OUTPUT HELPS STEADY U.S. SUPPLY AMID GLOBAL DISRUPTIONS
Texas produced nearly half of U.S. oil in 2025 as national output hit a record 13.6 million bpd, helping stabilize supply despite geopolitical shocks—an input that influences diesel availability and trucking costs.
STOCKS DRIFT, OIL PRICES EASE AHEAD OF U.S.-IRAN TALKS, EASING DIESEL PRESSURE
Crude prices pulled back heading into planned U.S.–Iran talks, a move that could relieve near‑term fuel cost pressure for carriers if sustained, while Treasury yields ticked higher in Friday trading.
ONE PERSON DEAD IN UPSTATE NEW YORK CRASH INVOLVING BIG RIG, STATE POLICE SAY
New York State Police are investigating a fatal Friday collision on State Route 414 in Tyre, Seneca County, after an SUV crossed the centerline and struck a tractor‑trailer; the truck driver was uninjured.
LOVE’S OPENS NEW ALABAMA STOP WITH 123 TRUCK PARKING SPACES
Love’s opened a Quinton, Alabama location off I‑22 with 123 truck spots, nine diesel bays and amenities including showers and laundry, bringing its 2026 added truck parking capacity to 464 spaces nationwide.
WEX FLEET CARD ADDS EV CHARGING PAYMENTS FOR MIXED-ENERGY TRUCKING FLEETS
WEX expanded its fleet card to support electric charging transactions, aiming to simplify payment and reporting for carriers operating both diesel and battery‑electric equipment.
LEADERSHIP MOVES AT NACFE, SAIA AND NATSO SIGNAL STRATEGY SHIFTS
New appointments and departures across key trucking and fueling organizations highlight evolving priorities in fleet efficiency, LTL operations and truck stop advocacy.
BALTIMORE WEIGHS STRICTER RESIDENTIAL TRUCK PARKING LIMITS
City officials are considering new rules to sharply restrict truck parking in residential neighborhoods, a move that could complicate off‑duty parking for local and regional drivers operating in Baltimore.
KENWORTH UNVEILS ‘TOURAMERICA’ PAINT SCHEME FOR U.S. SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL
Kenworth rolled out a refreshed patriotic paint design to mark America’s 250th anniversary, continuing a tradition of commemorative liveries that engage drivers and fans at shows and on the road.
TRAVELCENTERS OF AMERICA NAMES 2026 CITIZEN DRIVER AWARD WINNERS
TA honored Steven Brand and Bruce Jones for exemplary safety records and community leadership, recognizing them during the Mid‑America Trucking Show ceremonies.
OOIDA PRESSES FOR BROKER TRANSPARENCY AS FMCSA TARGETS MAY NPRM
With six years of advocacy behind it, OOIDA says FMCSA is projected to issue an updated broker‑transparency proposal in May—potentially reshaping disclosure and enforcement for small carriers and owner‑operators.
CBP SAYS TARIFF REFUNDS WILL TAKE 60–90 DAYS AS APRIL 20 SYSTEM LAUNCH NEARS
Customs and Border Protection updated guidance that refunds tied to defunct levies will generally process in 60–90 days after requests, with its new refund system slated to go live on April 20—timelines shippers and their trucking partners will need to plan around.
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