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Diesel tech shortage? AI-powered telematics is helping fleets diagnose problems faster, reduce downtime and do more with fewer technicians. ow.ly/XXgl50Zbc71
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Coming up on the 10-44: Rising lawsuits, medical costs and crash severity are driving trucking insurance premiums to record levels, making coverage one of the industry's biggest challenges. ow.ly/K3Uj50ZbbZP
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Dana Incorporated and Eaton Corporation are joining forces in a $5.1 billion deal that combines Dana with Eaton’s Mobility business, creating a major new player in vehicle technology. ow.ly/1UcW50Zaw7u
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Industry groups are pushing for trucking safety reforms after a Supreme Court ruling. Plus: a $100M acquisition reshapes truck diagnostics, and calls grow to modernize the FMCSA. ow.ly/3ZEQ50ZatUN
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During Senate testimony, ATA President and CEO, Chris Spear, sharply criticized the California Air Resources Board, arguing its trucking regulations are out of touch with industry realities. ow.ly/fn9E50ZatSE
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Here's a roundup of what's happening in trucking tech. Get the latest in this Tech Shorts episode. ow.ly/i4xY50Z9vgn
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Amazon Freight is expanding its LTL offering beyond Amazon facilities, opening the service to third-party warehouses and retail partners. ow.ly/qWQG50Za5Et
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Trucking chief Chris Spear is urging Congress to eliminate the 12% federal excise tax, crack down on chameleon carriers and accelerate autonomous truck regulations. ow.ly/2sf250Z9Bff
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Trucking conditions hit their strongest level in more than four years in April, as tight capacity and rising freight rates outweighed elevated fuel costs. ow.ly/w2wK50Z9v6z
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Regulatory pressure is shrinking truck capacity, tightening the market and driving rates higher. Spot rates surged 16.5% in Q1, the strongest jump since 2022. ow.ly/JbwI50Z9ucR
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Volvo Trucks North America redesigned its D13 diesel engine to meet tough EPA 2027 emissions rules, cutting NOx emissions by more than 80% and hitting the agency’s strict new target. ow.ly/l9Ir50Z9t2H
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Class 8 truck orders topped expectations in May, marking four straight months of triple-digit year-over-year growth. ow.ly/x2U850Z8YLl
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Volvo Trucks is upgrading remote service capabilities with unattended over-the-air updates, making software upgrades more seamless than ever. ow.ly/PXUX50Z8YIQ
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Stricter broker liability is pushing carriers to prove safety with real-time data and AI, especially as most fleets still lack ratings from FMCSA. We're diving into how carriers can prove thier safety record in this 10-44 episode. ow.ly/6Tln50Z8Vnl
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A new anonymous reporting tool lets carriers, shippers, brokers and 3PLs flag cyber threats and cargo crimes like ransomware, phishing and fictitious pickups. ow.ly/838w50Z7OMY
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Cummins is positioning its new X10 engine platform as a key driver of market expansion and emissions compliance ahead of upcoming regulations, executives said at Analyst Day 2026. ow.ly/knOo50Z7OM1
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National Private Truck Council honored 12 fleets with safety awards. Plus: brake light exemptions, leadership shakeups and more industry updates. ow.ly/5tFH50Z7OAg
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Coming up on Tech Shorts: pedestrian detection tech, smarter diagnostics, fuel integrations, AI freight quoting and the latest in supply chain innovation. ow.ly/wCjM50Z7fmG
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Storms don’t just disrupt freight, they expose how lean fleets have become. One shutdown can trigger network-wide chaos when there’s no backup capacity. ow.ly/lRbh50Z7eT3
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The Texas Department of Public Safety announced that all Texas CDL and CLP knowledge exams will now be administered exclusively in English, effective immediately. ow.ly/rInE50Z7bvk
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