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14 July, 2026
House panel approves bill to codify EPA’s DEF guidance for 10 years
The U.S. House Subcommittee on Environment advanced legislation on July 14 that sponsors said will reduce engine shutdowns caused by diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) sensors. “The DEF Act provides a […]
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Parts and labor costs fall for second straight quarter: TMC, Decisiv
Parts and labor costs for heavy-duty truck maintenance declined for the second consecutive quarter in the first three months of 2026, even as freight activity strengthened, according to the latest […]
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US used Class 8 retail sales rise 11% in June: ACT
The used Class 8 truck market remained resilient in June, with retail sales rising more than expected and prices climbing above $61,000, according to preliminary data from ACT Research. Same-dealer […]
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US Army orders 115 more Mack Defense heavy dump trucks
The U.S. Army has placed an additional order for 115 Mack Defense heavy dump trucks, bringing recent orders under the M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck program to 208 vehicles worth more […]
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Readers speak out on technology, say disconnected systems add frustration
Trucknews.com readers responding to our latest Pulse Reader survey say their biggest technology challenge isn’t a lack of software for fleet management, but having too much of it. While respondents […]
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OTA seeks joint Ontario-Quebec strategy on commercial driver safety
The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is calling on Ontario and Quebec to develop a coordinated approach to commercial driver licensing and carrier oversight, warning that unilateral measures will simply push […]
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Oregon DOT honored for online truck permitting system
The Oregon Department of Transportation has been awarded a 2026 State CIO Award for its online over-dimension permitting system for oversize and overweight freight shipments. Knowing as ORION, the program […]
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PTI pilots Tesla Semi Long Range in Chicago
Paper Transport (PTI) announced it has started evaluating the Tesla Semi Long Range in Chicago fleet operations as part of its strategy to help customers reduce transportation-related emissions. The pilot […]
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US spot market momentum continues despite post-holiday rate pullback
Truckload spot rates eased during the week ending July 10 following the U.S. Independence Day holiday, but new data from DAT Freight & Analytics and Truckstop.com suggest the freight market […]
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API updates engine oil certification standard
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has updated the standard governing its Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System (EOLCS), which outlines how engine oil marketers certify gasoline and diesel engine oils […]
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Report: Truck driver pay continues to increase
Truck driver pay continues to reach record levels, according to a new report. The June driver pay index from InMotion Global and Superior Trucking Payroll Service found that truck drivers […]
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FTR’s trucking index at record high, but conditions could soon ‘hit a ceiling’
FTR said its trucking conditions index for May rose to 20.4, the highest reading ever. The previous record reading of 16.8 was in February 2021. In April, the index came […]
Read more13 July, 2026
Great Dane names Martin chief commercial officer
Great Dane has appointed Eddie Martin executive vice president and chief commercial officer, effective Aug. 3. Martin will lead the trailer manufacturer’s commercial strategy and sales organization, overseeing initiatives aimed […]
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WTFC launches national Women With Impact awards ahead of 10th Bridging the Barriers conference
The Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada (WTFC) is introducing a new national awards program recognizing women who are helping shape Canada’s trucking industry, with the inaugural winner to be announced […]
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Trucking Announcements: Workhorse names CFO, new JHT Holdings president appointed
Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Workhorse Group has appointed Jody Davis as chief financial officer, and TFI International announced Scott Vallier was […]
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NDP MPPs urge Ontario to restore MTO oversight of truck licensing
A group of Northern Ontario NDP MPPs is calling on the Ford government to restore responsibility for commercial driver licensing to the Ministry of Transportation, arguing the province’s trucking oversight […]
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Gordie Howe Bridge to open July 27 after deal with US reworked
Officials in both Canada and the United States have confirmed that the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Ontario to Michigan will open July 27, after a ribbon-cutting event was delayed […]
Read more12 July, 2026
Industry reaction mixed to EPA’s updated NOx proposal
Industry reaction to the Environmental Protection Agency’s updated 2027 nitrogen oxide proposed rule has been mixed, with several groups saying they hope the agency will reconsider some of the changes. […]
Read more10 July, 2026
CRA confirms focused trucking PSB crackdown amid concerns over owner-operator reviews
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has confirmed it has launched a focused compliance program targeting personal service businesses in the trucking industry, as owner-operators and tax professionals warn legitimate independent […]
Read more10 July, 2026
Thermal-imaging drone aids Ontario truck inspection blitz
Ontario Provincial Police used drone technology equipped with thermal imaging to help identify commercial vehicles with potential brake defects during a Canada Day enforcement initiative that inspected 183 trucks. The […]
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