In today's news roundup: ANOTHER fleet joins with ANOTHER tech company to launch autonomous trucks in Texas; Saia expands in New York; and DOT awards grants to expand truck parking. ow.ly/zQvY50ZXX3T

Using an incorrect fuel blend will void engine warranties and likely cause damage. ow.ly/E58950ZX6j2

Although a temporary federal order allows semi-trucks to use lower-cost red-dyed diesel without risking federal penalties or voiding warranties, truckers must still navigate varying state tax regulations. ow.ly/97Kq50ZX6eo

Grasping the nuances of independent contractor models enables motor carriers to build resilient risk management strategies and prevent coverage gaps for drivers. ow.ly/FFEu50ZX66V

Interstate disaster relief transports now qualify for a 30-day waiver on IFTA and IRP requirements. Meanwhile, two people were convicted in a California cargo theft case, and Virginia secured grant funding to tackle I-81 congestion. ow.ly/VbwM50ZX65o

Tighter capacity and a modest improvement in demand are likely to keep upward pressure on freight rates over the next 12 to 18 months. ow.ly/3QRC50ZQYtf

California’s new law ties state subsidies to pricing transparency: No transparency, no subsidy. ow.ly/8bOW50ZQ9e2

Freight shipments are finally breaking out of a 42-month slump, but tighter capacity, not stronger demand, is driving rates higher. ow.ly/T0VI50ZPIBg

In-cab cameras don’t have to spark driver backlash. See how transparent onboarding, real-time coaching and positive recognition can build trust and improve retention in this 10-44 episode. ow.ly/WVOs50ZPGe6

Is peak season facing a perfect storm of diesel prices, tariffs and tight capacity? ow.ly/m1i450ZOMvc

Kenworth’s C580 carries the C500 legacy into a new era, combining extreme-duty capability with modern structural, powertrain and interior upgrades. ow.ly/ERxk50ZOMrg

ATRI is studying the costs and benefits of HOS and ELD rules. Fleet leaders and drivers: Share your experience in the survey and help shape future trucking policy. ow.ly/P6MO50ZOM00

This week on CCJ Tech Shorts: See how AI is cutting empty miles, giving brokers deeper carrier safety insights and expanding weigh station bypass access statewide. ow.ly/TGNY50ZNVzR

The Strait of Hormuz closure sent diesel prices higher, pushing car-hauler pay up 22.8% and consumer vehicle shipping costs up 14.6% in early 2026 after two years of flat pricing. ow.ly/nnV050ZOk1z

A June HM/DG inspection blitz put 13.5% of U.S. and Canadian vehicles out of service. Inspectors issued 1,187 CVSA decals to compliant trucks and trailers. ow.ly/CBaj50ZOjXM

The House overwhelmingly approved legislation extending the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act through 2029, with $100 million in annual funding to replace and retrofit aging commercial vehicle engines. ow.ly/SI6o50ZOnXk

A tech expert turned trucker is rethinking commercial GPS with a driver-first app that brings routing, traffic, weather, services and alerts into one place. ow.ly/lncY50ZNVw2

Daimler Truck North America is recalling certain Freightliner and Western Star trucks after discovering they may have been improperly repaired during an earlier recall. ow.ly/HNcA50ZNVrg

FMCSA says Motus is stabilizing despite dropped calls and mistaken shutdowns, pointing to outdated carrier records as a factor in the system’s ongoing migration issues. ow.ly/fqht50ZNTfP

California has officially scrapped its zero-emission truck mandates for High Priority and Drayage fleets, following a legal challenge from the California Trucking Association. ow.ly/33Lk50ZNuL5