Fuel Prices Top ATRI’s 2026 Trucking Concerns
A closer look at the annual ranking and the operating records that matter when tank and bulk fleets compare fuel spending, compensation and cash flow.
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Motor Carriers News Archives
Tank Transport Trader presents the latest news on Motor Carriers, carrier fleets, regulations, transportation associations – and more news for the transportation & liquid dry-bulk industry –
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Dyed Diesel Relief: What Tank Fleets and Fuel Distributors Need to Know
The October 5 diesel order leaves fleets and fuel sellers with separate questions about federal liability, state eligibility and product specifications. Current state guidance shows why the answer can change with the load and route.
FMCSA Moves to Codify English-Proficiency Out-of-Service Orders
Tank fleets already face roadside English-proficiency checks. The federal proposal, a new exemption clarification and trip-specific border rules put driver readiness and recovery planning in focus.
New DataQs Review Process: What Tank Fleets Need to Know
Three-stage DataQs review is now required for states. Tank fleets need complete evidence, a deadline calendar and a clear distinction between record corrections, court outcomes and crash-preventability requests.
Diesel Above $6 Tests Tank-Fleet Surcharges and Cash Flow
Diesel’s latest jump exposes two different pressures for tank and bulk fleets: fuel costs an agreement may miss and cash tied up before payment. Published carrier terms and worked examples show why both deserve attention.
FMCSA Expands Driving Hours for Gasoline and Diesel Haulers
Federal relief gives qualifying gasoline and diesel haulers more driving flexibility through December 16. Truck configuration, rest, return trips and carrier eligibility determine how fleets can use it.
Operation Highway Shield Sidelines 766 Drivers and Vehicles in Four-State Sweep
A three-day USDOT-DHS sweep across four Midwestern states combined safety inspections, driver qualification checks, immigration enforcement and cargo-theft recovery—but key totals remain preliminary.
C.H. Robinson’s $604 Million Verdict Tests the Limits of a “Satisfactory” Carrier Rating
A Dallas jury looked beyond a Satisfactory federal carrier rating and found both negligent selection and vicarious control. The unresolved verdict now tests how brokers, shippers and tank operations document carrier vetting, dispatch boundaries and live safety exceptions.
Chameleon Carriers and Staged Crashes: 2 Bills Target Trucking Fraud
One proposal would screen suspicious USDOT applications for links to prior carriers. Another would establish a federal offense for deliberately causing or arranging collisions with commercial vehicles.
3 FMCSA Paperwork Rules Now in Force: What Tank Fleets Can Stop Carrying, Reporting and Returning
Final FMCSA rules effective July 22 narrow three recurring paperwork duties, but they do not erase the cab packet, employer notices or inspection retention.
