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Judge sets “unattainable” $1M bail for truck driver detained by ICE to keep him in the country for trial
A judge has set an intentionally “unattainable” bail to ensure a truck driver involved in a fatal u-turn crash will not be released from jail and deported. 32-year-old truck driver Rajinder Kumar jackknifed his semi truck across Highway 20 in Deschutes County, Oregon, in 2025, causing a crash with a four wheeler that killed a newlywed couple. Kumar was arrested for…
The Mosquito Bowl and the ‘barbaric madness’ of the Pacific War
It feels, at times, as if the viewer can’t escape. Body clenched, stomach tight — eyes perhaps slanted downward —…
In Arctic, US Army researchers test camo that could adapt to changing landscapes
In a future battlespace, boats, vehicles and weapons could deploy and travel with outer shells or coverings that change with…
CNG the ‘future of trucking’: Kevin Campbell on his best move yet
Wisconsin-headquartered Kevin Campbell's operating with a distinct advantage over most owner-operators and fleets trucking-wide. With fuel cost soaring in some…
FMCSA will ‘hold violators fully accountable’ for ELD fraud
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration vowed action after a motor carrier confronted its investigators with firsthand evidence of electronic…
US aircraft lost or damaged in Iran war nearly doubles in latest congressional report
An updated report from the Congressional Research Service, or CRS, now lists 81 U.S. military aircraft as lost or damaged since the United States launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran on Feb. 28. That is…
Man handed 30 year sentence for death of 53 migrants inside sweltering tractor trailer
A man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for his involvement in one of the deadliest human smuggling incidents in US history. 53 migrants died in June of 2022 after being left inside of…
Buc-ee’s wins $850,000 copyright suit, settles another
Buc-ee’s has settled a copyright lawsuit against a South Carolina company using their beaver dressed in tactical gear. South Carolina clothing store, Born United, has been ordered to pay Buc-ee’s $850,000 and ordered to stop selling…
Florida planning $54M truck parking expansion
$54M for truck parking expansion allocated for Florida's turnpikeFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis last week highlighted more than $20 billion in investments aimed at revitalizing Florida’s turnpike, including nearly $54 million to expand and improve truck…
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US costs of Iran war rise to over $47 billion, according to Pentagon estimate
The U.S. military has spent over $47 billion so far to prosecute the war in Iran, more than 25% higher…
Only 205,000 CDL holders are left in Wisconsin after a steady drop over the last 15 years
Wisconsin has lost nearly 10% of its truck drivers since 2010, a new report shows. The report was released this month…
POLL: ATRI’s top trucking issues — how do you rank them?
The American Transportation Research Institute's annual trucking-issues survey report showed operators and fleets divided on big trucking issues ID'd by…
Railroad freight companies are looking to capitalize on high diesel prices by converting some shippers from highway to railroad
CSX Transportation says it is working with shippers in the trucking industry in hopes of converting some of their freight…
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How 1M ELD fraudsters broke trucking, and how to save it
The compliant carrier finishes last? Fleet owner and third-generation trucker Zach Meiborg explains in this editorial and graphics how unchecked ELD cheating has led to two different trucking markets.Zach MeiborgWidespread electronic logging device fraud has split the trucking industry in two, with compliant carriers following the rules and losing and…
FMCSA boss ‘gets his hands dirty’ performing commercial vehicle inspection in Puerto Rico
The head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently performed a Level I commercial vehicle inspection while in Puerto Rico.According to an October 20 statement from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs took a hands-on approach to improving commercial vehicle safety during a recent…
FMCSA weighs lighting exemptions | Huge Ford Super Duty recall
Trucking news and briefs for Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026:Should FMCSA allow these radar-activated, rear-end collision warning lights to be used industry-wide?Fuel-haul fleet wants brake-activated pulsating lights on trailers.Big Ford truck recall over instrument cluster tach/speedometer accuracy.Grote’s lighting exemption request: Comments back openThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reopened the comment…
A shipwreck, two Nazi spies and the Boy Scout who noticed
Editor’s Note: The opening passage is excerpted from Sara Vladic’s The Dangerous Shore: How a Motley Crew of Scientists, Mobsters, Double Agents, Retirees, Volunteer Pilots (and a Boy Scout) Stopped the Invasion of America (HarperCollins, 2026). That night, snow falls in heavy, wet flakes, coating Hancock Point in a thin,…
US Army queries industry’s ability to build 21,000 Infantry Squad Vehicles
The U.S. Army is asking whether the defense industrial base can deliver and support nearly 21,000 Infantry Squad Vehicles. An Army market survey published Monday focuses on two ISV versions: the ISV-9, which carries nine passengers, and the ISV-Utility, which carries five passengers plus a utility bed to haul cargo.…
Teton pass temporarily closed in both directions as CMVs slide in icy conditions
Teton pass was closed in both directions on Tuesday morning after snow fell at the summit overnight, creating slick conditions. The Wyoming Department of Transportation issued a driver alert notifying residents of the closure due to “winter conditions and crashes westbound from Wilson to the Idaho state line” at 9:42 a.m.…
Congressmen launch bipartisan military range, test facility caucus
A bipartisan group of U.S. representatives launched a caucus focusing on educating Congress and the public on military ranges and test facilities in an effort to further encourage the federal government to invest in its associated infrastructure, land and workforce. The Congressional Military Range and Test Facility Caucus was formed…
US Army looks to high-flying balloons to help see, strike along front lines with China
To burst China’s anti-access/area-denial bubble, the U.S. Army is looking at using high-flying balloons with payloads that can monitor the battlefield, relay communications and strike adversaries. The Army has tinkered with high-altitude balloons for some time, but interest and experimentation have grown in recent years. Against China’s growing arsenal in…