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M5.1 Earthquake Reported 81 km SE of Taira, Japan
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was detected 81 km SE of Taira, Japan at a depth of 10 km. Truckers in the area should watch for potential road damage, debris, and bridge inspections that may cause delays.
M5.2 Earthquake Reported 59 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was detected 59 km SSE of Hihifo, Tonga at a depth of 39.952 km. Truckers in the area should watch for potential road damage, debris, and bridge inspections that may cause d...
How Product Traceability is Changing Cargo Theft Response
Key Details Nestlé recently broke industry silence after 12 tons of KitKat products were stolen in transit from Italy to Poland. Rather than handling the loss quietly, the company openly explained ho...
M5.4 Earthquake Reported 199 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake was detected 199 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea at a depth of 64.992 km. Truckers in the area should watch for potential road damage, debris, and bridge inspections that ...
M4.7 Earthquake Reported 180 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was detected 180 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia at a depth of 10 km. Truckers in the area should watch for potential road damage, debris, and bridge inspections t...
EPA Eliminates DEF Sensor Requirements for Diesel Trucks and Equipment
Key Details The Environmental Protection Agency has officially removed the requirement for Diesel Exhaust Fluid sensors on trucks and diesel-powered equipment. The policy change, announced Friday, re...
USMCA 2026 Review Will Reshape Cross-Border Supply Chains
Key Details Former U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai outlined critical priorities for the upcoming USMCA review at Rice University's Baker Institute. The six-year review, built into the agreeme...
M5.1 Earthquake Reported 80 km WNW of Amagi, Japan
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was detected 80 km WNW of Amagi, Japan at a depth of 10 km. Truckers in the area should watch for potential road damage, debris, and bridge inspections that may cause delays...
M4.7 Earthquake Reported South Sandwich Islands region
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was detected South Sandwich Islands region at a depth of 115.952 km. Truckers in the area should watch for potential road damage, debris, and bridge inspections that may cau...
M4.7 Earthquake Reported 24 km SW of Santiago Tepextla, Mexico
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was detected 24 km SW of Santiago Tepextla, Mexico at a depth of 10 km. Truckers in the area should watch for potential road damage, debris, and bridge inspections that may ...
M4.8 Earthquake Reported 82 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was detected 82 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga at a depth of 10 km. Truckers in the area should watch for potential road damage, debris, and bridge inspections that may cause delays...
M4.9 Earthquake Reported 4 km NW of San Juan Bautista Lo de Soto, Mexico
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was detected 4 km NW of San Juan Bautista Lo de Soto, Mexico at a depth of 10 km. Truckers in the area should watch for potential road damage, debris, and bridge inspections...
Fuel Prices and Truckload Rates: Understanding the Complicated Connection
Key Details Diesel prices have surged over 41% since early March, while spot rates for dry van loads increased just 7.5% during the same period. The correlation between these two metrics stood at 0.7...
M4.9 Earthquake Reported central East Pacific Rise
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was detected central East Pacific Rise at a depth of 10 km. Truckers in the area should watch for potential road damage, debris, and bridge inspections that may cause delays...
M4.9 Earthquake Reported 149 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was detected 149 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia at a depth of 36.638 km. Truckers in the area should watch for potential road damage, debris, and bridge inspecti...
M5.9 Earthquake Reported 144 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake was detected 144 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste at a depth of 168.98 km. Truckers in the area should watch for potential road damage, debris, and bridge inspections that may...
M4.9 Earthquake Reported 30 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was detected 30 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador at a depth of 69.15 km. Truckers in the area should watch for potential road damage, debris, and bridge inspections that m...
M5.1 Earthquake Reported 14 km SW of San Nicolás, Mexico
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was detected 14 km SW of San Nicolás, Mexico at a depth of 10 km. Truckers in the area should watch for potential road damage, debris, and bridge inspections that may cause ...
M5.4 Earthquake Reported 114 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake was detected 114 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia at a depth of 10 km. Truckers in the area should watch for potential road damage, debris, and bridge inspections that may cause...
M5.1 Earthquake Reported 14 km SE of Kalbay, Philippines
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was detected 14 km SE of Kalbay, Philippines at a depth of 203.013 km. Truckers in the area should watch for potential road damage, debris, and bridge inspections that may c...
M5.0 Earthquake Reported 48 km NW of Barishal, Pakistan
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was detected 48 km NW of Barishal, Pakistan at a depth of 10 km. Truckers in the area should watch for potential road damage, debris, and bridge inspections that may cause d...
M5.4 Earthquake Reported 145 km E of Hihifo, Tonga
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake was detected 145 km E of Hihifo, Tonga at a depth of 10 km. Truckers in the area should watch for potential road damage, debris, and bridge inspections that may cause delays...
Cutting Through AI Hype: ACT Expo Leader on Real Truck Tech Trends
Key Details The 2026 Advanced Clean Transportation Expo is positioning itself as the hub for trucking's digital transformation. Erik Neandross, president of TRC's Clean Transportation Group and ACT E...
Baltimore Observes Two Years Since Key Bridge Collapse, Rebuild Costs Surge
Key Details Baltimore held a remembrance ceremony this week marking two years since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse on March 26, 2022. The disaster claimed six road workers' lives when a cargo ...
Enter HDT's Top Green Fleets 2026 Competition Now
Why It Matters Sustainability leadership is becoming a competitive advantage in trucking. Heavy Duty Trucking is actively seeking nominations for its Top Green Fleets of 2026 award program, recognizi...
Clarience Unveils Smart Trailer Tech Roadmap at TMC Meeting
Key Details Clarience Technologies showcased an expanding portfolio of safety and connectivity solutions at the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting. The company, which operates more t...
ATA Ordered to Pay Rhode Island $200,000 in Truck Toll Legal Battle
Key Details The American Trucking Associations has been ordered to pay Rhode Island $200,000 following a multi-year legal dispute over truck-only tolling on the state's highways. The latest court rul...
JBS Greeley Plant Strike Enters Week 3 Amid Stalled Wage Talks
Key Details Thousands of workers at JBS's Swift Beef Co. plant in Greeley, Colorado are entering their third week of striking, demanding higher wages and improved health care benefits. The strike beg...
Trump Administration Sets Record 25.82B Gallon Biofuel Blending Mandate
Key Details The Trump administration finalized renewable fuel standards requiring refiners to blend 25.82 billion gallons of biofuels into gasoline and diesel in 2026, nearly 8% above last year's pro...
First Brands Sells 12 Major Brands Including Fram and Autolite for $25M
Key Details Bankrupt auto parts maker First Brands Group has agreed to sell 12 recognizable brands including Fram, Autolite, and Trico to PGI Northstar for $25 million. The deal also transfers certai...
Texas Trucker Faces Multiple Charges After Mackinac Bridge Weapons Bust
Key Details Michigan State Police stopped a semi truck on the Mackinac Bridge on March 26 after observing hazardous driving and speeding. During the traffic stop, troopers discovered that driver Eric...
Passing All Checks Won't Stop Modern Cargo Theft Rings
Key Details A recent cargo theft case exposed a critical vulnerability in freight security. The carrier passed every standard verification check - VINs confirmed, insurance validated, tracking active...
EPA Ditches DEF Sensors: Major Win for Truckers and Farmers
Key Details The EPA announced March 27, 2026 that manufacturers can now remove Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sensors from diesel equipment. This action follows a February review of warranty data showing...
Alert Trucker Prevents Serious Injuries in Wrong-Way Collision
Key Details A wrong-way driver collided with a commercial truck on Highway 69 in Hardin County, Texas on Wednesday, March 25th around 7:30 p.m. The 62-year-old motorist was traveling south in the nor...
House T&I Chairman Sam Graves Announces Retirement After 26 Years
Key Details Rep. Sam Graves, the Missouri Republican who has chaired the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee since 2023, announced he will not seek re-election. The announcement ends hi...
Hormuz Strait Traffic Remains Stalled as Iran Launches Toll System
Key Details Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continues to languish despite Iran's recent attempt to establish a transit fee system. Only six vessels crossed the waterway on March 26, compare...
Driver Arrested for Port of Entry Bypass, 33 Cows Left Stranded in Wyoming
Key Details A cattle hauler was arrested in Laramie County, Wyoming on March 26 after failing to stop at the US-85 Port of Entry. During the traffic stop, deputies discovered the driver was operating...
M5.1 Earthquake Reported 107 km E of Yamada, Japan
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was detected 107 km E of Yamada, Japan at a depth of 16.096 km. Truckers in the area should watch for potential road damage, debris, and bridge inspections that may cause de...
Trucker Sentenced to 57 Months for $371K Benefit Fraud Scheme
Key Details A 60-year-old Connecticut truck driver was sentenced to nearly five years in prison for defrauding multiple federal benefit programs. Ricardo Santiago pleaded guilty to wire fraud and was...
Crawford Trucking, Fortigo Freight Win Top Fleet Awards for First Time
Key Details CarriersEdge announced its 2026 Best Fleets to Drive For winners, with Crawford Trucking and Fortigo Freight Services both earning Best Overall Fleet awards for the first time. Crawford T...
New Senate Bill Targets Undocumented CDL Drivers with Harsh Penalties
Key Details Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Ted Budd (R-NC), and three colleagues introduced the Dalilah's Law Act on March 26, 2026, to penalize undocumented commercial drivers and the states that issu...
Louisiana Staged Crash Ring: Cooperating Witnesses Face More Sentencing Delays
Key Details Two defendants in the sprawling Louisiana staged accident scheme, Damian Labeaud and Danny Keating, are expected to see their sentencing postponed once again. Labeaud was originally sched...
UNFI Wisconsin Closure Eliminates 29 Driving Jobs in Automation Shift
Key Details United Natural Foods Inc. is shuttering its warehouse facility in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, eliminating 443 jobs across all departments. The closure affects 29 truck drivers, 49 delivery dri...
Hapag-Lloyd Bleeds $40-50M Weekly from Middle East Conflict
Key Details Hapag-Lloyd, the world's fifth-largest container carrier, faces mounting losses of $40-50 million per week due to escalating costs tied to the Iran conflict. CEO Rolf Habben Jansen cited ...
Consumer Confidence Hits 3-Month Low Amid Surging Inflation Fears
Why It Matters U.S. consumer sentiment dropped sharply in March as geopolitical tensions push inflation expectations higher. The University of Michigan's sentiment index fell to 53.3 from 55.5, marki...
Driver Charged After Striking State Police Cruiser on NY Thruway
Key Details Seth J. Horender, 55, of Little Falls, New York, was arrested after hitting a New York State Police patrol vehicle on the NYS Thruway on March 25, 2026. Horender was operating a 2022 Pete...
Deutz Engines Shift to Defense as Europe Ramps Up Military Spending
Why It Matters Deutz AG is capitalizing on Europe's defense spending surge with expected revenue growth of roughly 20% to 2.5 billion euros in 2026. The Cologne-based engine maker's pivot into milita...
Middle East Conflict Pushes US Inflation Forecast Above 3% for 2026
Key Details Economists have raised inflation projections significantly in response to ongoing Middle East tensions and rising fuel costs. The personal consumption expenditures price index is now fore...
China Launches Trade Investigations Against US Ahead of Xi-Trump Summit
Key Details China's Ministry of Commerce announced two separate trade investigations on March 27, directly mirroring U.S. Section 301 probes initiated by the Trump administration on March 11. The inv...
Oil Could Spike to $200/Barrel if Middle East Conflict Extends to June
Key Details Macquarie Group analysts warn that crude could reach historically unprecedented $200 per barrel if the Iran conflict extends through June with the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed. The i...
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