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Truck-Lite, seen here on Day 1 of the 2026 HDA Truck Pride Annual Meeting in San Diego, recently secured a five-year FMCSA exemption for the use of its auxiliary amber pulsating brake lamp on the rear of commercial motor vehicles.

Truck-Lite secures FMCSA brake lamp exemption

The Clarience Technologies company is the latest petitioner to secure a safety exception for auxiliary pulsating light technology, joining Groendyke Transport, NTTC, and Grote...

June 16, 2026

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Volvo Trucks enables ‘unattended’ software updates

June 16, 2026

Usher Transport, which this year is celebrating 80 years in business, exemplifies a people-first philosophy rooted in family values, safety, and continuous improvement, ensuring longevity and industry leadership through generations.

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Family fueled: Usher Transport celebrates 80 years

June 15, 2026

Usher Transport marks 80 years of family-led success in the bulk hauling industry, evolving from a small operation to a $63 million enterprise that values integrity, service, and innovation.

Features

Gallery: Inside Usher’s eight-decade family legacy

June 15, 2026

John D. Groendyke, a prominent industry leader and chairman of Groendyke Transport, passed away June 13 at 81 years old. He played a pivotal role in expanding the family business and was deeply involved in tank truck industry advocacy, outdoor conservation efforts, and philanthropy in Oklahoma.

Fleet Management

Tank truck industry icon John Groendyke dies at 81

June 15, 2026

Bulk fleets that prioritize cash management, step-by-step growth, and technology aligned with fundamentals are better equipped to handle market shifts, avoiding common pitfalls like overinvestment and chasing low-margin freight.

Fleet Management

Lessons in resilient growth for bulk haulers

June 12, 2026

Don Stallings, a pioneering figure in the tank truck industry and founder of Eagle Transport, transformed a family business into a major regional enterprise, exemplifying leadership and innovation in transportation and petroleum distribution.

Fleet Management

Eagle Transport founder Don Stallings dies at 87

June 12, 2026

The TRUST Safety Index from Fleet Advantage reveals top logistics companies excel in safety and compliance, with significantly reduced violation rates, though brake and tire issues remain areas for ongoing vigilance.

Hazmat/Safety

Report: Top fleets beat national out-of-service rates

June 11, 2026

Driven by early EPA pre-buys and robust replacement needs, heavy-duty vehicle procurement posted massive gains last month, putting pressure on manufacturing backlogs ahead of the historical summer lull.

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Reports: Truck orders surge in May as 2026 slots sell out

June 11, 2026

Fleet Management

Truck-Lite secures FMCSA brake lamp exemption

Volvo Trucks enables ‘unattended’ software updates

Family fueled: Usher Transport celebrates 80 years

Gallery: Inside Usher’s eight-decade family legacy

Tank truck industry icon John Groendyke dies at 81

Lessons in resilient growth for bulk haulers

Eagle Transport founder Don Stallings dies at 87

Report: Top fleets beat national out-of-service rates

Reports: Truck orders surge in May as 2026 slots sell out

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