Legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate would end the 12% federal excise tax (FET) on new heavy-duty trucks and trailers. The Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act was introduced by […] . . .
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US Senate bill would end federal excise tax on new trucks, trailers
Wed Jun 03, 2026
U.S. Border Patrol agents in Arizona said they arrested 36 truck drivers in the country illegally during a recent immigration enforcement operation. Agents in the Yuma section arrested a total […] . . .
FMCSA eases HOS rules for fertilizer haulers in 35 states
Wed Jun 03, 2026
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a temporary waiver easing hours-of-service regulations for truck drivers hauling fertilizer across 35 states. FMCSA said the waiver was issued in coordination […] . . .
US drops Canadian subsidy allegations in trailer trade dispute, but anti-dumping case remains
Wed Jun 03, 2026
Canadian trailer manufacturers have scored a significant — though partial — victory in the escalating U.S. trade battle over van-type trailers. The American Trailer Manufacturers Coalition announced the U.S. Department […] . . .
Motive bets on AI to solve fleets’ data-rich, time-poor challenge
Wed Jun 03, 2026
As fleets generate growing volumes of data from telematics systems, cameras, sensors, and other connected fleet management technologies, Motive Technologies believes the industry’s next challenge is no longer collecting information […] . . .
An Ottawa Police traffic officer stopped a commercial vehicle hauling a trailer missing 10 of its 12 wheels, describing the combination as an extreme safety risk that could have resulted […] . . .
Hendrickson solar farm begins powering its Illinois bumper plant
Wed Jun 03, 2026
Hendrickson announced that its new solar farm in Crest Hill, Ill., is now fully operational and is powering its bumper production facility with renewable energy for the first time. Located […] . . .