Commercial Carrier Journal

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National Private Truck Council honored 12 fleets with safety awards. Plus: brake light exemptions, leadership shakeups and more industry updates. https://t.co/DhnLQYeFIB

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Coming up on Tech Shorts: pedestrian detection tech, smarter diagnostics, fuel integrations, AI freight quoting and the latest in supply chain innovation. https://t.co/3OGJBKey75

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Storms don’t just disrupt freight, they expose how lean fleets have become. One shutdown can trigger network-wide chaos when there’s no backup capacity. https://t.co/hbNY4DHMpd

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The Texas Department of Public Safety announced that all Texas CDL and CLP knowledge exams will now be administered exclusively in English, effective immediately. https://t.co/vno4osk68U

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A bipartisan group of senators is again pushing to eliminate the long-standing federal tax on heavy trucks and trailers, saying it slows investment in newer, safer and more efficient equipment. https://t.co/6GLkxDQzwF

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Nearly 200 businesses and trade groups are pushing Senate leaders to move quickly on legislation targeting the growing wave of cargo theft and supply chain crime. https://t.co/3GUjglRd6P

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About 5,000 non-domiciled CDL holders in Ohio are set to receive notices soon on whether their licenses will stay valid. https://t.co/JRB5eLjRmh

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A new chapter begins as FedEx Corporation officially spun off its freight business, launching FedEx Freight Holding Company Inc. as a standalone public company focused on LTL. https://t.co/SGiiIAkxKi

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The FMCSA, in coordination with the United States Department of Agriculture, is temporarily easing hours-of-service rules for carriers hauling fertilizer in 35 states to help address an urgent supply shortage.

Plus, details on several lane closures. https://t.co/NCQklacJPX

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A recent Supreme Court ruling puts more liability on freight brokers when contracted carriers crash, but brokers say they rely heavily on Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration safety data to vet carriers. We're diving into this topic on the 10-44. https://t.co/w32VBRyVX0

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Landstar System posted stronger first-quarter results as improving freight rates fueled optimism that market conditions are starting to turn. https://t.co/lcBIgxdIxn

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Federal regulators have accepted the merger application from Union Pacific Corporation and Norfolk Southern Corporation, advancing plans for a transcontinental rail network that could pull up to 2 million loads off highways each year. https://t.co/09NxPfbKbB

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We got a first look at Cummins’ new X15 diesel engine, built on the HELM platform and designed to tackle tough 2027 emissions standards head-on. https://t.co/gfQijWC4Jl

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Revenue slipped or stayed flat at Covenant Logistics Group, Schneider National and Heartland Express, but leadership says the downturn may finally be easing. https://t.co/fKjC55uUsr

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Fuel tip of the week: Speed limiters can do more than control speed, they can cut fuel costs too. More than 85% of large fleets already use them. https://t.co/aZxfWURIRR

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Used truck and trailer inventory tightened again in April, driving prices higher across much of the market. https://t.co/wZnCVrAhLF

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AI damage detection, smarter ELDs and next-level cargo security, this Tech Shorts episode covers the latest fleet tech trends. https://t.co/mDcbxUkj8Y

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A House panel rejected an effort to protect fleets using specialized safety lighting, sparking a debate over who should control vehicle safety standards. https://t.co/SCLRZDEOCf

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A proposed BUILD America 250 Act amendment would require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to use automated systems to detect suspicious truck registrations and combat identity theft. https://t.co/PT4uUoqfRJ

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MPG can be misleading across different loads and routes. Measuring gallons per 1,000 miles gives fleets a clearer picture of true fuel performance and ROI. https://t.co/sqXubsn7Ex