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FMCSA denies broad request to replace ELDs with paper logs
FMCSA denied the Federation of Professional Truckers' request for a broad paper-log option, leaving the existing ELD mandate and its current limited exceptions unchanged.
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Nebraska details how ag haulers can claim temporary diesel-tax relief
Nebraska says qualifying agricultural haulers can claim diesel-tax relief through December 23 using Form 84AG or eligible IFTA nontaxable-mile reporting; federal dyed-diesel penalties remain outside the state order.
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Commerce issues duty orders on Chinese van trailers
Commerce issued final antidumping and countervailing-duty orders covering van-type trailers and subassemblies from China, with the orders effective October 28.
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Alabama shifts dyed-diesel enforcement priorities for 120 days
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey directed state agencies to deprioritize dyed-diesel checks during commercial-vehicle inspections for 120 days while keeping safety inspections in place.
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California law adds pricing disclosures for incentive-eligible electric trucks
California's Chapter 349 requires pricing records for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission models in specified state incentive programs beginning January 1, 2027.
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FMCSA confirms nationwide DataQs review changes are implemented
FMCSA says all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and U.S. territories now comply with the revised DataQs framework, including independent review stages and response deadlines.
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FMCSA grants 90-day HOS waiver for gasoline and diesel haulers
A temporary federal waiver lets eligible interstate fuel haulers drive up to 16 hours in a 24-hour period through December 16, subject to specified rest, licensing, safety-rating and reporting conditions.
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FMCSA warns carriers about four fake Motus registration sites
FMCSA says phishing messages are steering carriers to four fraudulent websites that imitate its Motus registration system. The agency directs users to motus.dot.gov and says suspicious messages should be reported rather than opened.
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Iowa allows qualifying harvest loads up to 90,000 pounds
A temporary Iowa proclamation waives permits for specified harvest-related loads up to 90,000 pounds on non-interstate routes through October 10, while axle and posted limits still apply.
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