TMC 2026 KICKS OFF IN NASHVILLE, SPOTLIGHTS NEW ERA OF TRUCK TECH
ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council convenes March 16–19 with a 70th‑anniversary program focused on managing longer equipment lifecycles, complex vehicle technology, and new recommended practices for fleets.
NMFTA LAUNCHES FREIGHT FRAUD PREVENTION HUB; WEBINAR SERIES BEGINS MARCH 19
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association rolled out new identity‑verification tools and a centralized anti‑fraud resource, with a quarterly webinar series kicking off March 19 to help shippers, brokers, and carriers counter theft and impersonation schemes.
DIESEL NEARS $5 A GALLON NATIONAL AVERAGE; CARRIERS BRACE FOR SURCHARGE PRESSURE
EIA’s latest weekly report shows on‑highway diesel spiking to $4.86/gal, its highest since late 2022, tightening margins and nudging spot rates while fleets adjust fuel surcharges and budgets.
FLATBED SPOT RATES CLIMB TO HIGHEST LEVEL SINCE OCTOBER 2022
Truckstop/FTR data show flatbed rates rising for the 15th time in 16 weeks on construction and industrial demand, while van and reefer retreat but remain elevated year‑over‑year after fuel adjustments.
FORD RECALLS 4M+ VEHICLES, INCLUDING SUPER DUTY PICKUPS, OVER TRAILER BRAKE/LIGHT ISSUE
NHTSA campaign 26V‑104 targets an integrated trailer module software fault that can cut trailer brake/turn‑signal function; owner notifications began March 17 with OTA and dealer fixes available at no cost.
RECALL ROUNDUP: FORD, GM, INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL VEHICLES FACE NEW SAFETY ACTIONS
A series of new NHTSA filings span powertrain, braking, and electrical issues on popular work trucks and vocational models; fleets should verify VINs and schedule fixes to avoid downtime and liability exposure.
WYDOT SHIFTS I‑80 GREEN RIVER TUNNEL TRAFFIC FOR FINISH WORK THROUGH LATE MARCH
Eastbound tunnel closures and head‑to‑head traffic returns as crews install barriers and lighting; intermittent detours via Flaming Gorge Way began March 11 with additional switches expected March 23 and March 30—plan extra time on the I‑80 corridor.
LANE REDUCTIONS RETURN ON I‑70 GLENWOOD CANYON FOR BRIDGE‑JOINT WORK
Colorado DOT restarted daytime construction March 16 with single‑lane segments and 35‑mph limits near Bair Ranch, Shoshone and Hanging Lake; carriers should expect slow‑rolls and adjust mountain corridor ETAs accordingly.
CVSA ISSUES NEW BULLETIN ON FALSE RODS/ELD TAMPERING; ENFORCEMENT EFFECTIVE APRIL 1
The alliance posted updated guidance to help inspectors identify falsified duty status and ELD circumvention, reinforcing documentation and device integrity checks ahead of spring enforcement blitzes.
NEW YORK THRUWAY BLITZ PUTS 49 TRUCKS OUT OF SERVICE IN ONE DAY
State Police Troop T’s targeted enforcement yielded 535 citations and dozens of OOS orders tied to unsafe driving and equipment violations—an early‑season reminder to audit speed, distraction, and maintenance compliance on Northeast lanes.
ITS LOGISTICS: GEOPOLITICAL RISKS ADD PRESSURE TO PORT/RAMP NETWORKS IN MARCH OUTLOOK
The 3PL’s monthly index cites shifting tariffs, Middle East tensions, and cargo theft as rising headwinds for inland trucking and intermodal flows despite stabilizing ocean schedules and seasonal import patterns.
COLD‑LINK LOGISTICS TRIPLES RHODE ISLAND COLD STORAGE CAPACITY TO EASE NORTHEAST BOTTLENECKS
A 65,000‑sq‑ft freezer addition in Providence boosts throughput and dock efficiency, adding regional capacity for food and pharma shippers amid tight refrigerated warehousing in the Northeast corridor.
NATSO INSTALLS 2026 BOARD, SIGNALS PRIORITIES FOR TRUCK STOP/TRAVEL CENTER NETWORKS
Truck stop leaders set agendas on parking capacity, EV/alt‑fuel infrastructure, and fraud mitigation as they head into peak spring travel and freight seasons.
TCA NAMES 2026 PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS OF THE YEAR; $20K AWARDS CELEBRATE SAFETY AND SERVICE
Five drivers were recognized at the TCA annual convention for exemplary safety records and community leadership—profiles fleets can leverage to elevate recruiting and retention messaging this spring.
KENWORTH DEBUTS C580 EXTREME‑DUTY TRUCK WITH UPDATED CAB, ADAS, AND REMOTE DIAGNOSTICS
The C500 successor adds a larger windshield, modern driver tech, and TruckTech+ connectivity for severe‑service applications, targeting uptime and safety gains for oilfield, logging, and heavy‑haul fleets.
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