Verified developments affecting drivers’ work, safety, licensing, pay, equipment, and travel.
A final rule effective October 5 changes the automatic relief period from 14 to 30 days for drivers providing direct assistance under qualifying regional emergency declarations.
FMCSA says drivers still using MOONLIGHT ELD, HGRS ELD, HIGHEST ELD, TRUCKFORD ELD or Sparkle ELD on or after October 6 can be cited and placed out of service.
The freight brokers announced a stock-and-cash agreement expected to close in the first half of 2027, subject to RXO shareholder and regulatory approvals.
NHTSA campaigns 26V619 and 26V620 cover certain Volvo VNL and VNR and Mack Anthem and Pioneer tractors whose software may reduce braking performance with smoothbore tanker trailers.
NHTSA campaign 26V606 includes certain 2026 Ford F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 Super Duty trucks whose contaminated LED chips may disable exterior lighting.
U.S. Bank and DAT reported August dry-van contract linehaul at $2.39 per mile and spot linehaul at $2.17, while both spot and contract load counts fell from July.
Ohio House Bill 519 pauses the state motor-fuel tax for 90 days beginning Sunday, cutting the state diesel-tax component by 47 cents per gallon while leaving federal fuel tax in place.
New Jersey’s N.J.A.C. 12:11 rules became operative October 1, clarifying how the state applies its existing ABC test when deciding whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor.
International Motors’ Springfield, Ohio, contract-manufacturing work ended September 30, completing layoffs listed at 1,341 positions while a proposed sale to Roshel remains a separate transition.
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