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- Diesel Truck Liberation Act Seeks to Curb EPA Power March 27, 2026The Diesel Truck Liberation Act seeks to remove EPA authority over diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and emissions equipment, reducing repair costs for American truckers.
- Diesel Prices vs. Freight Rates: Is a 2022 Repeat Likely? March 25, 2026The current war in Iran has put the cost of a gallon of diesel near highs not seen since the 2022 Russian-led invasion of Ukraine.
- Vehicle Maintenance Certs Boost Tech Careers & Pay, Fleet Uptime March 23, 2026Maintenance certifications aren't required, but that doesn't mean they're not necessary.
- House Committee moves Dalilah's Law forward March 18, 2026More than 50 trucking stakeholder organizations support the passage of Dalilah’s Law.
- Dalilah's Law headed to committee this week March 16, 2026Dalilah’s Law (H.R. 5688), which heads to the House Committee this week, seeks to mandate English-only CDL testing and ban certain foreign dispatchers.
- 2027 CCJ Career Leadership Award recipient is Kroger's Dan Umphress March 16, 2026From "four D and two F" student to the pinnacle of truck maintenance, there's not much Dan Umphress hasn't seen (or fixed).
- Can I sell my USDOT number? March 14, 2026The agency announced it will aggressively inactivate numbers and revoke registrations found to be part of unauthorized sales, rentals, or leases.
- Do I Qualify for a Workforce Pell Grant? March 10, 2026Pell Grants would be available for programs lasting 8–14 weeks, helping students fund CDL and certain diesel mechanic certifications.