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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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More states halt non-domiciled CDL programs

Louisiana and Wyoming have ceased issuing non-domiciled commercial driver licenses, while Ohio is ending its program and downgrading credentials.

November 2, 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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Duffy awards $62 million for truck parking in 5 states

A chronic lack of available truck parking creates public safety risks and raises consumer costs, American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear said.

July 16, 2026
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Palmer deal gives logistics firm H.Essers U.S. market entry

H.Essers is entering the U.S. market by bringing chemical warehousing firm Palmer Logistics into its operations and outlining plans for expansion.

July 7, 2026
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Air Products scraps Louisiana hydrogen project

Air Products is scrapping plans to develop a multibillion-dollar project in Louisiana that would have produced of hydrogen and captured carbon dioxide.

June 30, 2026
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Rush Truck Centers buys 5 Peterbilt of Louisiana dealerships

Rush Enterprises acquired certain assets of Peterbilt of Louisiana, adding dealerships, service capacity and parts space across five South Louisiana markets.

June 30, 2026
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True North Adds Louisiana Repair Operator Total Tire

True North Fleet Services partnered with Louisiana-based Total Tire Solutions, expanding its presence in the southern U.S.

March 24, 2026
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2 Attorneys Convicted in Louisiana Staged-Crash Scheme

Two New Orleans lawyers were convicted of helping stage passenger‑vehicle crashes with trucks to defraud insurance companies and truckers for profit.

March 24, 2026
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Trial Opens for Attorneys Accused in Staged‑Crash Scheme

Louisiana prosecutors and truckers are seeking justice in a trial involving attorneys accused of staging accidents with commercial vehicles.

March 16, 2026

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