Truck parking payoff: Five states cash in on $62M in grant funding
The U.S. DOT is throwing more money behind truck parking projects. Find out where that money will go and what improvements will be made.
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Truckers need a break. Some states deliver, others don’t
Fuel prices continue to climb, and several states are cutting fuel taxes to help drivers and truckers save money at the pump.
Your next fill-up could cost more as states raise fuel taxes
Fuel taxes are climbing in several states on July 1, putting more pressure on truckers and others already paying high prices at the pump.
Truck driver sentenced to prison for drug trafficking
A drug trafficking scheme involving an over-the-road truck driver from Kentucky has led to two individuals being sent to prison.
States hit pause on fuel taxes as gas and diesel prices surge
Fuel prices continue to climb, and several states are cutting fuel taxes to help drivers and truckers save money at the pump.
Annual toll rate increase effective July 1
Several bridges connecting two states will soon implement a new toll rate as part of their annual adjustment plan.
‘Jumping for joy on the inside’
Since TravelCenters of America started its Citizen Driver award program, nearly 50 professional drivers have been honored.
State Watch – June 2026
This month’s edition of State Watch takes a look at transportation legislation in eight states around the nation.
Pain at the pump sparks fuel tax relief across more states
Motorists and truck drivers are paying more at the pump. States are responding with fuel tax relief for some.
FMCSA waiver covers over half the country
FMCSA characterized an agricultural-related shortage as urgent in issuing a waiver in more than 30 states.
Road closed: Highways shutting down during bridge work
Bridge projects could cause headaches for drivers on Interstate 65 and 70. Find out where and for how long.
States slash fuel taxes as gas and diesel prices hammer drivers
States are cutting fuel taxes as gas and diesel prices keep climbing, and drivers feel more pain at the pump.
Truck-tracking cameras spark backlash in statehouses
States are tightening rules on license plate readers as concerns grow over truck enforcement, privacy and how long driver data is stored.
Fuel tax revolt grows as prices explode across the U.S.
States are under pressure to cut fuel taxes, and rising prices hit drivers, families and trucking businesses hard.
FMCSA extends exemption for paper med cards… again
FMCSA gives states another six months to roll out the new medical certification rule. Here’s what that means for drivers.
Indiana revokes nearly every non-domiciled CDL
Fueled by the DOT’s efforts to clean up trucking, Indiana tightened its CDL rules, and non-domiciled CDL holders just got swept up in the crackdown.
FMCSA chief to provide agency road map at MATS
FMCSA says that up to nine more rulemakings are coming in 2026. The agency’s leader is expected to provide a road map this weekend at...
Left-lane crackdown underway at state level
Slow in the passing lane? Lawmakers in multiple states target slow drivers with fines, points, and tougher penalties.
Brent Spence Bridge project moving forward
Last year, doubt surrounded funding for the Brent Spence Bridge project. Local officials recently provided an update.
OOIDA backs exemption to keep paper medical cards as states struggle with new regs
New medical certification regs have created issues for carriers. Trucking groups say truckers should be able to keep using paper copies.
Improper U-turn cited in fatal crash
In 2025, a fatal crash involving a U-turn prompted questions about truck driver training and how CDLs are issued. Now, another U-turn crash is being...
Truck enforcement tech sparks privacy and policing debate
Several states are pushing new rules on automated license plate readers used by police, toll systems and truck enforcement.
Undocumented truck drivers face tough new state crackdowns
States are zeroing in on undocumented truck drivers, with tougher penalties and stricter rules on the table.
Could the cargo theft problem actually get worse?
Cargo theft is a real issue for the trucking industry. Here are the loads most targeted in 2025 and the states at the highest risk.
FMCSA’s Derek Barrs plans Q&A at MATS
Do you have a question for FMCSA leadership? Administrator Derek Barrs will be participating in a Q&A at MATS next month.