Technology
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will accept public comment on an exemption request that would allow professional truckers to enter their records of duty status (RODS) manually instead of using an electronic logging device...
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) shared video of semi trucks being scanned by Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) technology at Levi Stadium ahead of the Super Bowl. On February 5, CBP shared video of the NII technology being...
San Bernardino electric truck stop can now charge almost as many trucks per day as a regular truck stop can fuel
An electric truck stop in San Bernardino can now charge almost as many trucks per day as a regular truck stop can fuel thanks...
Nebraska Attorney General sounds alarm on DEF system safety risk for truckers
The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office (NAGO) issued an alert about reported safety issues with diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) systems operated by truckers. The alert issued...
Feds affirm ‘right to repair’ non-road diesel equipment for farmers and owners
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued new guidance advancing the "right to repair" for farm and other non-road diesel equipment. On February 2, 2026, the...
EPA promises truckers more relief for Diesel Exhaust Fluid system-related sudden speed losses and shutdowns
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) promised to take more action on behalf of truckers and farmers regarding Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system failures. EPA...
FMCSA issues alert about ‘aggressive’ email phishing scheme targeting trucking companies
Federal officials are warning the trucking industry to be on the alert for "a new, aggressive phishing campaign" targeting motor carriers. On January...
Pilot program uses LiDAR car to detect and report potholes to ODOT
Honda has recently completed a pilot program using a car equipped with LiDAR to report potholes and other road maintenance issues to the Ohio...
Medium duty autonomous trucks now operate 24 hours a day with no driver in Texas, Arizona, and Arkansas
Medium duty autonomous trucks now operate at full scale for multiple retailers in Texas, Arizona, and Arkansas. The company Gatik recently reached $600 in contracted...
Pilot to build Tesla Semi charging stations at truck stops along I-5, I-10, and other freight corridors
Pilot Travel Centers announced an agreement with Tesla to construct heavy-duty electric truck charging stations for Tesla Semis at certain stores along major freight...
Department of Transportation will turn to AI for next steps in identifying trucking fraud
U.S. Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary Steven Bradbury says that the department will turn to AI as it works to better identify and address...
Lawsuit against Tesla accuses Musk of overselling autonomous driving capabilities to boost stock price
A man has brought a lawsuit against Tesla and Elon Musk for overselling the safety of their self-driving car features after his family was...
First successful wireless charge completed on electric semi truck at highway speeds
A team of engineers at Purdue University has successfully completed the first wireless charge on an electric semi truck traveling at highway speeds. The project...
Cameras that can detect drivers using handheld devices will be deployed in January, Arkansas DOT says
Arkansas police will have a new tool to combat distracted driving when new camera technology goes online in work zones this month. Starting in mid-January...