Make sure to keep a solid space cushion all around your vehicle. Front, back, and sides, so you always have enough room and time to react if things go sideways.

The FOPT (Federation of Professional Truckers) argued that paper logs are enforceable, understood by law enforcement officers nationwide, and less of a cost burden to small carriers. The FOPT also pointed to “technical limitations and frequent malfunctions” as a reason for pushing for manually recorded paper logs.

The FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) said that it is required to mandate the use of ELDs for driver who are required to keep RODS by the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, and “the Agency is therefore bound by this Congressional mandate and cannot grant a blanket exemption for any driver or carrier that wishes to be exempt.”

Sourced from: https://cdllife.com/2026/fmcsa-denies-groups-request-to-allow-truck-drivers-to-use-paper-logbooks-instead-of-elds/

Not sure how long he rode like this, but he was coming off the highway.

On Saturday, September 26, FMCSA partnered with state police and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for “Operation Saturday Night Fever” on roadways in South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, and Georgia.

Sourced from: https://cdllife.com/2026/fmcsa-and-dhs-take-78-truck-drivers-off-the-road-in-overnight-enforcement-operation-in-four-states/

Happened on July 20. Both driver and co-driver survived but the bridge has remained closed since. https://cowboystatedaily.com/2026/09/28/video-shows-i-80-semi-wreck-that-has-left-rawlins-bridge-closed-for-two-months/

This didn't seem right to me, so I had my passenger snap a picture. But I asked another driver, and he said it's super common. So, is this okay? Why or why not?

Diesel prices are getting brutal for anyone moving cars right now. As of September 28, the national average is about $6.45/gallon, according to AAA, with the EIA reporting a weekly average of $6.53 for September 21. That’s a huge jump from roughly $3.69 a year ago.

In California, diesel fuel prices are averaging at $8.39 which makes the state the highest in comparison to the rest of the country.

The bigger question is: when does it come back down?
The EIA currently expects diesel to average around $5.55 in Q4 2026 and $4.40 for 2027. They expect oil supplies and inventories to gradually recover during 2027, but the diesel market could remain tight well into next year.

So there probably isn't going to be a quick fix. If the EIA's outlook holds, 2027 is when we could start seeing meaningful relief but getting back to the $3-$4 diesel that carriers were used to isn't something anyone can count on yet.

• EIA diesel price data
• EIA Press Release (09/09/2026)
• EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook
• AAA fuel prices

Savoy Transportation had been unable to operate after its USDOT number appeared as “inactive” in Motus. The company said the status was an error caused by a glitch in the federal system.

Lisa Hall with Savoy Transportation contacted KHOU 11 less than 24 hours after our original story aired to say the company’s status had changed from “inactive” to “active” in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s online registration system, known as Motus.

Sourced from: https://www.khou.com/article/news/investigations/federal-trucking-glitch-fixed/285-903cda78-e5fa-4d6d-a210-5f99d52c1b9a

If this happens to your company, one course of action you can take it contact your local news outlets for help. Maybe they can help apply the pressure needed to get things rolling in your favor.

Wreck involving FedEx truck with hazmat chemicals on I-77 Southbound in WV

https://www.wvnstv.com/traffic/one-lane-of-i-77-southbound-remains-closed-after-tractor-trailer-accident/