DOT Ready to Put the Brakes on Brake Pedal Requirement

Mileage Matters | July 7, 2026

DOT ready to put the brakes on brake pedal requirement

Commercial Carriers Journal- Absent a clutch, a vehicle needs only two pedals to move and stop—but federal rulemaking initiated could soon eliminate one of those pedals entirely for vehicles operated by fully automated systems.

Wreaths Across America Giving in July

In honor of our nation's 250th birthday, MTA is starting its 2026 sponsorship of Wreaths Across America (WAA) with WAA's annual Giving in July campaign.

WAA is an annual, nationwide memorial to the fallen men and women of the U.S. military. Sponsored wreaths are placed on millions of graves in remembrance of their sacrifice.

The Giving in July campaign kicks off this year’s event, which will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2026.

During the Giving in July campaign, for every $17 sponsorship, $5 will automatically be applied to the sponsorship of an additional veteran's wreath.

To learn more and become an MTA wreath sponsor, visit WreathsAcrossAmerica.org

As a thank you, sponsors of 30 or more wreaths ordered through MTA’s sponsorship page will receive a limited-edition Michigan Trucking Association 1:64 scale die cast metal truck.* All sponsors will be recognized on MTA’s website, Mileage Matters e-newsletter, and Strait Ahead magazine.

*Limit one per company

Federal & State Regulations

FMCSA approves 5-year exemption to Truck-Lite for rear commercial motor vehicle auxiliary pulsating brake lights

The Trucker- The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration posted its final approval of a 5-year exemption for Truck-Lite brand auxiliary brake-activated pulsating lamps to be installed on the rear of commercial motor vehicles.

Government

TQL case on broker transparency heads to oral arguments

Freight Waves- A lawsuit involving the question of broker transparency, featuring the second-biggest brokerage as one of the parties in a lawsuit, is headed to oral arguments in Washington September 11.

Periodic Inspection Training (PIT) Class

August 20- 9:00 am- 4:00 pm

MTA Conference Room

Members-$395

Registration

Operations

EPA expands right to repair access for vehicle owners

Truck News- The Environmental Protection Agency has issued updated guidelines requiring manufacturers to provide everyone with access to the same service and repair information that they make available to their own branded service centers.

ATRI asks industry about safety tech acceptance, resistance

Trucking Dive- The American Transportation Research Institute is calling on carriers and truck drivers to participate in a follow-up survey examining the adoption and perception of onboard safety technologies.

Business

U.S. rejects longer USMCA renewal, opts for annual reviews

Transport Topics- The U.S. has decided against renewing its trade deal with Canada and Mexico, choosing instead to conduct annual reviews of the pact in a move that risks adding uncertainty for companies producing goods across North America.

Yellow Corp. escapes WARN Act payouts

Freight Waves- Bankrupt Yellow Corp. is not liable for failing to give 60 days’ advance notice to its 22,000 union employees ahead of mass layoffs in 2023, according to a Monday ruling from the U.S. District Court in Delaware.