Overdrive- The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, after numerous missed target dates, is moving forward with a new proposed rule related to brokered freight records and rates transparency. The agency has sent the new proposal to the White House’s Office of Management and Budget for approval, which is the last step before a rulemaking is published in the Federal Register and opens for comments.
Overdrive- The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced plans to move forward with two Hours of Service pilotpPrograms. They're designed to evaluate whether providing truck drivers greater flexibility and control in scheduling their work can maintain or improve safety.
Commercial Carrier Journal- U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman has introduced new legislation, the Strengthening Transportation Oversight and Preventing (STOP) Improper Licensing Act, that would require federal regulators to audit states issuing non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses.
FleetOwner- The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making $7.5 million in grant funding available through the Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance Program to support cold chain equipment investments. The department will fund projects that help food assistance entities temporarily store, package, and distribute fresh, frozen, and minimally processed foods.
Commercial Carrier Journal- Officers ordered more than 10,000 commercial vehicles and 3,100 drivers off the road during Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's annual International Roadcheck blitz May 12-14.
FleetOwner- The American Trucking Research Institute recently released its 2026 Top Industry Issues Survey. This annual survey provides key data on the most important issues affecting trucking and how the industry views them. The survey results will be compiled into a report that ATRI will release on October 16.
Each year, MTA’s informal “Political Road Team” travels to Washington, D.C., personally sharing the concerns of Michigan trucking companies with legislators on Capitol Hill. MTA is looking for members to join the delegation.
New York Times- Canada announced retaliatory tariffs as high as 50 percent on hundreds of American products, just days after the collapse of trade talks triggered punishing tariffs from the Trump administration. As a trade war between the countries intensifies, Canada will start collecting tariffs of 50, 25 and 15 percent on about 700 products beginning on September 8.
Heavy Duty Trucking- Daimler Truck North America customers will soon be able to order Detroit’s next-generation heavy-duty engines designed to meet EPA 2027 emissions requirements. Starting September 1, customers can specify the Detroit Gen 6 DD13 and DD15 engines in Freightliner and Western Star trucks.
