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- House Committee Approves 91,000-Pound Interstate Trucking Pilot May 22, 2026Lawmakers back an amendment to the BUILD America 250 Act, arguing modernized truck weights could slash over 100,000 annual trips for some industries.
- House Committee Approves Historic 5-Year, $250B Transportation Bill May 22, 2026Following a grueling all-night session, lawmakers advanced the BUILD America 250 Act.
- Failed Cannabis Drug Test? Why Medical Marijuana Cards Won't Save DOT Workers May 21, 2026Despite federal cannabis rescheduling, DOT says state-issued medical marijuana cards will not save truck drivers from failing drug tests.
- Feds push bill to set autonomous truck regs May 18, 2026BUILD America 250 Act would would create a federal regulatory framework for autonomous trucks for the first time.
- EPA Delays Biden-Era Vehicle Emission Rules Until 2029 May 18, 2026The EPA has proposed a two-year delay on Tier 4 vehicle emission standards to model year 2029, a move the agency says will save consumers $1.7 billion amid slowing EV demand.
- High court holds brokers accountable for hiring unsafe carriers May 14, 2026The ruling marks a far different outcome that what many legal experts had predicted.
- Trucking groups oppose suspending fuel tax May 12, 2026Estimates from experts at the University of Pennsylvania note that, "consumers would see roughly 60%-72% of the tax savings at the pump."
- Trucking leaders sound the alarm on nuclear verdicts, surging premiums May 8, 2026How trucking industry leaders are using AI, telematics, and strict data management to combat nuclear verdicts and rising insurance premiums.