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VTNA Pushes Ahead With Wireless Tractor-Trailer Connector

VTNA is teaming up with Tectran Manufacturing and Analog Devices to develop a connector that supports wireless data transfer between tractors and trailers.

March 16, 2026
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Valvoline, Cummins Extend Engine Oil Drain Intervals Up to 100,000 Miles

By increasing drain intervals by up to 25,000 miles, fleet operators can realize improved vehicle uptime and lower total cost of ownership, Valvoline said at a March 15 press conference.

March 15, 2026
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Cargo Theft Spurs Sen. Young to Advance SAFER Transport Act

Sponsored by Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.), the Securing American Freight, Enforcement and Reliability in Transport Act responds to escalating criminal activity across the freight sector.

March 4, 2026
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TMC 2026 Meeting to Spotlight New Era of Truck Technology

This year鈥檚 meeting is broken down into three basic phases: the education content, the exhibition and the Industry of Voluntary Standards that are later developed into Recommended Practices.

February 27, 2026
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FedEx Spots Opportunities Bolstering Network and Tech

FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam believes technological advancements around digital intelligence have set the current moment apart, with their ability to act as a value multiplier.

February 20, 2026
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Quickway Owner Seeks Buyer for Carrier After Chapter 11 Filing

Paladin is the latest in a growing list of larger carriers to either shutter operations or declare bankruptcy amid the ongoing freight rate recession, including R&R Family of Cos.

February 9, 2026
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Bob鈥檚 Furniture Goes Public With $2.2 Billion Valuation

Bob鈥檚 Discount Furniture, a home furnishings retailer backed by Bain Capital, rose 0.1% in its trading debut after the company raised $331 million in a U.S. initial public offering.

February 5, 2026
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Tennessee Weighs $1M Liability Tied to Undocumented Drivers

The bills would require law enforcement agencies to notify federal immigration agents when arresting an undocumented person operating a CMV in Tennessee.

January 29, 2026
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Situation in South Grows More Dire With Icy Roads, Outages

It could be days before power is restored across the South, where more subfreezing temperatures are expected by Jan. 30 in areas unaccustomed to and ill-equipped for such cold.

January 29, 2026
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Tennessee Tells 8,000 CDL Holders to Verify Status

Tennessee is asking 8,000 commercial driver license holders to provide proof of citizenship after an audit by the state鈥檚 Department of Safety and 91视频land Security.

January 12, 2026

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