Access to parking for the nation鈥檚 commercial drivers will increase because of recent legislation Congress and President Donald Trump approved Feb. 3.
February 3, 2026Trucking Industry Safety News
Transportation businesses face a host of dynamic risk issues that can significantly impact their financial and operational health. The news in this category focuses on the latest safety and security initiatives, resources and regulations and addresses topics that include fleet safety, claims administration, driver hiring and retention, risk management and compliance.
EPA Gives Engine Makers 30 Days to Provide DEF System Data
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is asking major diesel engine OEMs to provide critical data about diesel exhaust fluid system failures to remedy equipment problems for truckers and farmers.
February 3, 2026Commerce Committee Advances Trump Transportation Nominees
The Republican-led Senate will be next to consider the nominees who, if confirmed, would join Secretary Sean Duffy鈥檚 leadership team at the Department of Transportation.
February 3, 2026China to Ban Hidden Door Handles on Cars Starting in 2027
Vehicles including Tesla鈥檚 Model Y and Model 3, BMW鈥檚 iX3, and other models by many Chinese brands feature retractable car door handles that could be subject to the new rules.
February 3, 2026Florida Eyes $50,000 Carrier Fine for Undocumented Drivers
A bill is moving through both legislative chambers in Florida that would allow impoundment of a commercial vehicle with a $50,000 fine if the owner has an undocumented driver operating it.
February 2, 2026Pennsylvania, Arizona Accelerate Truck Parking Expansion
Pennsylvania has added truck parking at 24 sites, while Arizona opened a new lot on Interstate 17 where demand is high. Both states are in the midst of plans to rapidly increase availability.
January 30, 2026Illinois Judge Rules $243M of Transportation Funds Misspent
Judge聽Alison Conlon聽ordered Jan. 28 that Cook County鈥檚 use of $243 million in聽transportation tax revenues聽during the 2023 fiscal year violated the state constitution's Safe Roads Amendment.
January 30, 2026EPA Rejects CARB Plan to Test Out-of-State Truck Emissions
A California program that aimed to remotely measure the emissions output of out-of-state heavy-duty vehicles traveling on state roads has been officially halted by the Environmental Protection Agency.
January 30, 2026Nvidia and Mercedes Advance Robotaxi Partnership
鈥淭ogether, Mercedes-Benz, Nvidia and Uber will build a global platform that makes autonomous driving available to everyone,鈥 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said.
January 29, 2026Tennessee 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