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Driverless trucks are no longer limited to closed test tracks and futuristic concept videos. Some are already hauling freight on selected U.S. routes, while federal regulators are working out how decades-old commercial vehicle rules should apply when there is no human sitting behind the wheel. FMCSA is now moving toward a formal proposal titled Motor Carrier Operation of Automated Driving Systems (ADS)-Equipped Commercial Motor Vehicles. According to the federal regulatory…

Fall is a good time to give your compliance calendar a serious look before January arrives with a stack of renewals, tax records, and missing paperwork. A useful trucking compliance checklist should cover more than credentials that expire on December 31.

August 31 marked an important Oregon weight-mile tax filing date for carriers approved to report quarterly. But one point can easily cause confusion: the August 31 deadline covered operations from April through June, making it the Q2 reporting deadline, not Q3.

Deadlines are easy to remember right up until one gets buried under dispatch schedules, repairs, registrations, invoices, and everything else that comes with running a truck or fleet. If you missed the Form 2290 deadline, though, it is not something to leave sitting at the bottom of the paperwork pile. A late return can lead to penalties and interest, and it may also complicate getting the stamped Schedule 1, commonly…

Cybersecurity is no longer just an office problem. For truck drivers, it is now part of the workday. Drivers use ELDs, dispatch apps, GPS systems, load boards, email, payment platforms, fuel cards, smartphones, tablets, and connected vehicle tools to move freight. These systems make trucking faster and more organized. They help with hours-of-service records, route planning, load updates, documents, payments, and customer communication. But they also create new openings for…

Oregon can make a simple route look easy on a map and far more complicated from the driver’s seat. The shortest line may include a steep grade, active construction, winter chain controls, strong wind, wildlife movement, or a restriction that matters more to a commercial truck than to a passenger vehicle. That is why the best routes for truckers in Oregon depend on the truck, load, destination, permit instructions, and…

Brake Safety Week 2026 is scheduled for August 23–29. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance organizes this seven-day inspection and enforcement initiative to improve commercial vehicle brake safety across North America, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico. FMCSA’s 2026 Outreach and Education Campaign Calendar also lists Brake Safety Week for August 23–29. For truck drivers and carriers, this inspection period is more than a date on the calendar. It is…

If you've been following trucking news lately, you've probably noticed more conversations about truck weight limits. Several states are considering or have already approved changes that allow certain trucks to haul heavier loads under specific conditions. While these updates don't rewrite the rules for every carrier, they do mean drivers need to pay closer attention to where they're operating and what they're hauling.

Form 2290: Who Must File and Who Is Exempt Running heavy trucks comes with more paperwork than most people would like. Between registrations, permits, insurance requirements, and tax filings, there's always something that needs attention. One filing that catches many truck owners off guard is Form 2290. Whether you're an owner-operator with a single truck or a fleet manager responsible for dozens of vehicles, understanding Form 2290 is important. Missing…

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is going to be massive. Not just for fans, but for pretty much everything moving behind the scenes, especially freight, deliveries, and supply chains. If you’ve ever driven through a major U.S. city during a big event, you already know how things can slow down. Now imagine that on a national scale, across multiple host cities, all happening at the same time. That’s what logistics…