States sue DOT over access to 17 million CDL records: TT This Week

August 24, 2026

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States sue DOT over access to 17 million CDL records

The suit also names FMCSA, which apparently informed nonprofit AAMVA on Aug. 11 it must turn over five years of information by Aug. 17. Read more…

TODAY’S CONTENT

M: THIS WEEK | T: SAFETY | W: GOVERNMENT | T: AUTONOMOUS | F: LOGISTICS

Truck buyers await EPA emissions clarity

U.S. Class 8 retail truck sales surpassed year-ago levels for a second straight month, with Omdia Automotive data showing that July purchases increased 2.2 percent. Read more…

Cargo thefts decline, but high-value loads drive bigger losses

A decline in cargo theft activity in the second quarter was offset by increased targeting of high-value loads, according to a recent report. Read more…

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The New Maintenance Playbook

Every minute of downtime costs money, and fleet leaders face more challenges than ever in keeping vehicles on the road. With technician shortages, increasing maintenance complexity, and mounting cost pressures, the fleets that succeed will be those that adopt flexible, data-driven maintenance strategies built for change. Read more…

Used prices to see ‘double-digit’ hike in 2027: Ryder’s Diez

Used tractor pricing increased 6%, and truck pricing rose 3% year on year in the second quarter of 2026, Miami-based Ryder said when releasing its Q2 earnings. Read more…

July tonnage dips as choppy conditions continue

American Trucking Associations’ For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index also showed that tonnage was up 1.4% during the first seven months of the year compared with 2025. Read more…

New Pennsylvania law targets unlicensed CDL schools

Pennsylvania regulators can now impose civil penalties of up to $25,000 on unlicensed commercial driver training schools under a new state law. Read more…

U.S. trailer orders rise 97% in July

U.S. trailer orders defied seasonal expectations in July, though the resulting gain from the prior year was against lukewarm results. Read more…

Hankook ramps up U.S. truck tire production in Tennessee

Truck tire manufacturing at Hankook’s Clarksville, Tenn., plant is running at 30% of capacity after the start of operations in May, the chief executive says. Read more…

EDITOR’S PICK

Freight Market Upturn Bodes Well for Top For-Hire Carriers

This year’s Top 100 For-Hire Carriers list reflects a challenging market in 2025, but the outlook has brightened considerably for many large carriers. Read more…

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