Federal enforcement focusing on noncompliant ELDs will contribute to further capacity tightening in the truckload segment, says Werner CEO Derek Leathers.
August 13, 2026Truck Driver News Updates
Stay informed with the latest truck industry news affecting commercial drivers and fleet professionals across the country. Transport Topics provides trusted coverage on driver regulations, safety initiatives, pay trends, equipment updates and workforce developments shaping the trucking landscape. Explore expert analysis and insights designed to help truck drivers stay ahead in an evolving freight transportation industry.
Teamsters California sues DMV over autonomous truck rules
Teamsters California is suing the state DMV to stop its amended regulations allowing permits to test and use heavy-duty autonomous vehicles.
August 11, 2026Proposed FMCSA rule targets English proficiency enforcement
FMCSA has proposed codifying English-language proficiency enforcement standards for commercial drivers.
August 10, 2026Grand jury indicts 8 in cargo theft scheme tied to hacked data
Led by an alleged Uzbek mastermind, a theft ring has been indicted for stealing $4.49 million in retail goods using information hacked from legitimate companies.
August 7, 2026Truck parking marketplace gains traction with fleets
Insufficient commercial truck parking remains a problem in the trucking industry, but some fleets are starting to turn that pain point into a retention tool.
August 4, 2026Trump unveils military-to-trucking hiring pipeline
Backed by five major trucking companies, President Trump unveiled his Freedom Haulers initiative to automatically transition military veterans into driving careers.
July 31, 2026Trump wants veterans to replace immigrants who lost CDLs
A new campaign launched July 24 will promote programs that let veterans who recently drove large military vehicles skip the required skills test for a CDL.
July 24, 2026Trump proposes automatic CDL eligibility for some veterans
President Donald Trump announced plans for some veterans to have automatic eligibility for CDLs during a recent military-related business summit in Pennsylvania.
July 22, 2026Mother Trucker Yoga aims to help drivers navigate wellness
Hope Zvara helps truck drivers incorporate healthier habits that fit into their life on the road.
July 2, 2026Samsara extends AI to ‘automate away the grind,’ boost safety
Samsara is embedding AI deeper into its connected-operations technology, enabling fleets to further automate back-office tasks and support drivers.
June 29, 2026