General News
IRS waives dyed diesel penalties, but taxes remain
The IRS announced Oct. 14 that no penalties would be imposed on dyed diesel sold and used to drive on highways nationwide from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31.
Carney unveils C$9 billion in funding for Ontario
Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a C$9 billion partnership with Ontario to support the province’s tariff-battered steel and auto industries.
GM plans lower-cost EVs with new battery chemistry
GM is unfazed by the EV meltdown of the past few years, moving ahead with a new program expected to produce a new battery-powered mainstream SUV with about three years.
FMCSA adds ethanol, heating oil to fuel hauler waiver
FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs expanded the waiver to provide motor carriers with more flexibility when transporting fuel to offset global supply disruptions, higher demand and rising costs.
Tanker from Russia loaded with diesel to sail Oct. 22
In a phone call with Trump earlier this month, Putin agreed to relax diesel-export restrictions and send more fuel to the global market, including the U.S.
Daimler, MAN ordered to reimburse truck customers in Europe
The litigation followed a European Union cartel probe that led truck makers to pay billions of euros in fines.
International moves ahead on second shift at San Antonio plant
International Motors will introduce a second shift at its San Antonio truck assembly plant in 2027 to meet growing demand after already increasing output in 2026.
Q&A: Mack sees cautious optimism among fleets
Mack Trucks President Jonathan Randall and Service Director Ashish Sadhu talked about the market outlook, product investments and preparations for 2027.
U.S. to tap national diesel reserve as prices soar
The Energy Department plans to loan 315,000 barrels from the 1 million-barrel Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve, according to a statement Oct. 21.
Trading cards worth $963,000 stolen from truck in California
The truck was broken into Oct. 13 near Professional Sports Authenticator, which authenticates trading cards, the Santa Ana Police Department said.
Oil prices jump on elevated risk in Strait of Hormuz
The price of Brent crude jumped 1.3% to $110.21 per barrel. A day earlier it rose to nearly $112, approaching its highest price since the war with Iran began in late February.
GM expands hybrid plans as fuel costs rise
With high gas prices sending car buyers flocking to hybrids, General Motors Co. is giving the technology another look.
Derek Leathers’ detour into trucking became a career of leadership
In the year ahead, Leathers will guide ATA while applying a leadership philosophy focused on transparency and finding data-driven solutions to problems.
Trump faces suit over 50% Canada tariffs
The Trump administration is being sued over the imposition of 50% tariffs on an array of Canadian goods.
Truck tonnage edges higher in September, ATA reports
The ATA For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 0.8% to 114 from 113.1 in August. The index was unchanged from September 2025.
Cargo theft has entered ‘new normal,’ executive says
Cargo theft has changed dramatically since 2020, becoming more international, sophisticated and difficult to counter, experts said at MCE.
VTNA to add up to 500 staff at New River Valley plant
Hiring at the truck manufacturer’s main production facility follows a rebound in demand in 2026 after the longest freight market recession in industry memory.
ATA chairmen, new president chart federation’s future at MCE
In his remarks to MCE attendees, Mark Colson pledged to listen to members and put trucking’s professionals at the center of ATA’s advocacy.
How AI agents can go from hype to results
AI agents can take on substantial business processes, but reliable automation requires carefully designed controls.
Turn fleet activity into actionable intelligence
When Boyle Transportation's longtime compliance leader retired, the company turned to Fleetworthy to protect a zero-accident record built over decades, without losing a step or adding headcount.