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Carrier Bankruptcies Pile Up as Freight Market Shakeout Continues
FreightWaves counted at least 21 transportation and logistics bankruptcy filings from late July through mid-to-late August 2026 — from small carriers to larger supply-chain firms.
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FMCSA Finalizes 20% UCR Fee Increase Starting in 2027
FMCSA finalized a rule raising Unified Carrier Registration fees by about 20% on average for 2027 and later years to cover a projected state-funding shortfall.
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NHTSA Says It Lacks Authority for Standalone Heavy-Duty Engine Fuel-Economy Standards
NHTSA issued an interpretive rule limiting its fuel-economy authority to whole medium- and heavy-duty vehicles — not standalone engines — and will reset the program through further rulemaking.
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FMCSA Advances Hours-of-Service Pilot Programs for Schedule Flexibility
FMCSA completed HOS pre-tests and is preparing 2027 pilot programs on flexible sleeper splits and pausing the 14-hour window for up to three hours.
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FBI Seeks Truckers Caught Up in 54-Count Tax Fraud Investigation
The FBI is seeking self-employed truckers who used Genuine Financial Services after a 54-count indictment tied to alleged tax and bank fraud.
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What Company Drivers Can Document on Their Own
Your carrier owns the load data. You can still build a personal professional record — if you know where the line is.
Jun 9, 2026
Guide
How Long Is Too Long at the Dock?
Detention is normal in trucking — but hours matter for pay, HOS, and your sanity. Here is how drivers think about wait times and what to record while you are parked.
Jun 9, 2026
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