FMCSA OVERHAULS DATAQS TO SPEED UP SAFETY RECORD CORRECTIONS
FMCSA announced new deadlines and a three-stage independent review for DataQs, aiming to deliver faster, more transparent corrections to crash, inspection, and violation records that affect carrier and driver safety scores.
J.B. HUNT POSTS HIGHER Q1 REVENUE AND EARNINGS ON IMPROVED MARGINS
The carrier reported Q1 2026 revenue of roughly $3.06B and net earnings of $141.6M, with operating income up 16% year over year, citing volume gains and cost efficiencies across business units.
AUTONOMOUS TRUCKING FIRMS SEEK LONGER FMCSA WAIVER FOR WARNING DEVICES
Aurora and others are pushing to extend a temporary waiver allowing ADS-equipped trucks to use cab-mounted beacons in lieu of reflective triangles/flares, arguing alignment with driverless operations and roadside safety procedures.
FLEETS ADD ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION TRUCKS, STEP VANS AND YARD TRACTORS
An efficiency roundup highlights new battery-electric deployments, including Mercedes‑Benz eArocs construction trucks, Workhorse step vans, and Orange EV yard tractors, signaling steady electrification in targeted use cases.
DIESEL PRICES EASE 4¢ NATIONALLY, BUT REGIONAL VOLATILITY PERSISTS
EIA’s April 14 update shows a small national decline in on‑highway diesel, with mixed regional movements; fleets remain cautious amid oil-market swings tied to Middle East tensions.
VOLVO, MACK RECALL TRUCKS OVER POTENTIAL TURN‑SIGNAL FAILURE
Certain 2025–2027 models may have software that underpowers incandescent trailer turn‑signal circuits, risking inoperative lamps; no injuries reported, but fleets should check affected VINs and schedule fixes promptly.
NHTSA RECALL ROUNDUP HITS MULTIPLE COMMERCIAL MODELS
Recent notices cover Autocar, Ford, Isuzu, Mack, and Volvo trucks for issues including wipers, wiring, airbags, and turn signals; carriers are urged to act to minimize downtime and safety exposure.
ECONOMIST SEES GAS DROPPING TOWARD $3 THIS SUMMER; DIESEL STILL ELEVATED
Bessent projects retail gasoline relief by peak driving season, while diesel remains comparatively high—implications that could widen the spread in shipper fuel surcharges and fleet operating costs.
CRUDE CLIMBS AS U.S.–IRAN TALKS STALL, KEEPING FUEL MARKETS ON EDGE
Oil rallied with geopolitical risk still elevated, adding pressure to diesel budgets even as pump prices show momentary dips; analysts warn fleets to brace for continued volatility.
HOUSE TRANSPORT LEADER PITCHES BIPARTISAN PATH FOR NEXT HIGHWAY BILL
Rep. Rick Larsen says committee work is focusing on safety and freight mobility, signaling how funding and policy priorities could shape trucking infrastructure and grant programs ahead of reauthorization talks.
CBP WARNS TARIFF REFUNDS COULD BE SLOWED BY IMPORTER OPT‑IN RATES
Customs told the trade court it’s near an automated process for tariff refunds, but importers not enrolled in electronic payments may wait longer—cash‑flow timing that matters for truckload and drayage demand planning.
U.S. AND IRAN WEIGH CEASEFIRE EXTENSION AMID HORMUZ STANDOFF
Talks to extend a ceasefire could ease shipping risks through Hormuz, but diesel remains high; any breakthrough would be a tailwind for trucking fuel costs and broader supply‑chain stability.
WEX ADDS FRAUD PROTECTION TO VERIFY FLEET EV AT‑HOME CHARGING
New data‑verified reimbursement features help fleets confirm legitimate residential charging events, improving cost control as mixed ICE/EV operations scale up.
OVERDRIVE: RATE SURGE IS OFFSETTING FUEL PAIN FOR SOME OWNER‑OPS
Owner‑operators report markedly better spot pricing in 2026 versus last year, helping absorb elevated diesel outlays; DAT comparisons show sizable year‑over‑year gains in van, reefer and flatbed rates for March.
CATL APPEALS PENTAGON BLACKLISTING, RAISING EV SUPPLY‑CHAIN QUESTIONS
Battery giant CATL challenged its inclusion on a U.S. defense list, a move watched by fleets and OEMs as electric truck programs rely on stable battery sourcing and trade policy clarity.
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