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Oklahoma leads 15-state truck driver enforcement operation

A 15-state enforcement dragnet spearheaded by Oklahoma from Canada to the Gulf Coast led to the arrests of more than 40 foreign truck drivers with deportation orders.

November 5, 2026
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Dyed diesel relief leaves carriers with state-by-state rules

Governors across the country are temporarily easing dyed diesel restrictions and suspending fuel taxes as diesel prices remain elevated over year-ago levels.

October 28, 2026
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Kinder Morgan restores natural gas shipments to Mexico

Kinder Morgan is restoring natural gas shipments on its Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. to Mexico after making repairs that triggered a force majeure earlier this week.

October 8, 2026
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Fleets turn to AI to extend the reach of driver coaching

Safety managers at two large carriers discussed how they are using AI tools to provide more timely guidance to their drivers at a technology summit this summer.

August 31, 2026
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Tennessee advances $9.2 billion toll lane expansion

A major interstate project in Tennessee that will add toll lanes to help ease congestion on crowded corridors has taken a key step forward.

August 26, 2026
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Forward Air CEO optimistic about freight market tightening

“Market fundamentals are improving as capacity continues to tighten, driven by regulatory enforcement and carrier exits,” CEO Shawn Stewart said.

August 7, 2026
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Starbucks Brews Up Plan for at Least 5,000 More U.S. Stores

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said the coffee chain has the potential to add at least 5,000 more stores in the U.S., echoing comments from earlier this year.

June 9, 2026
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States Crack Down on Cargo Theft as Deceptive Pickups Rise

Truckers across the U.S. are having freight stolen at a rate amounting to $18 million each day, according to the American Transportation Research Institute.

June 4, 2026
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Motive Expands AI to Turn Insights Into Action

Fleet management technology provider Motive continues to extend AI capabilities across its platform to help fleet operators enhance safety and productivity.

May 27, 2026
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Averitt Begins Construction of 2 Regional Service Centers

Both locations were identified as potential “pinch points” as the freight industry rebounds after the longest downturn in industry memory.

May 18, 2026

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