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Commercial Carrier Journal
- How Nuclear Verdicts are Driving Up Consumer Prices in 2026 May 6, 2026Large verdictsvagainst trucking fleets create a ripple effect of increased insurance premiums and lost GDP across the U.S. economy.
- How Integrated Powertrains Beat EPA 2027 May 4, 2026OEMs say innovation keeps diesel competitive in a zero-emission future.
- Beyond the DOT Physical: Using Cognitive Testing for Fleet Safety May 1, 2026By eliminating training washouts, Bison Transport saved $266,000 in one year while optimizing their most precious resource: instructors.
- Bot Auto Completes First Humanless Commercial Truck Delivery in Texas April 30, 2026Bot Auto says it booked and moved a load 230 miles in 4 hours without a human, and did it all for a cost per mile under $2.
- asd April 29, 2026Under the new framework, manufacturers must follow a tiered permitting process.
- Texas AG Ken Paxton Investigates Trucking Schools Over CDL Fraud April 28, 2026From Odessa to Arlington, several Texas trucking schools face investigation for accelerated 20-day programs and violating English proficiency laws.
- Older Trucks Costing Fleets $1.2M Annually, Study Finds April 27, 2026New model year trucks remain more profitable than older units despite new $4,500 tariffs and record-high fuel costs, report says.
- Marijuana Reclassified to Schedule III, Still Banned for Truck Drivers April 23, 2026Marijuana, which accounts for nearly 60% of all positive drug tests among commercial drivers, remains a prohibited substance under 49 CFR Part 40.