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High ImpactOct 8, 2026FMCSA grants 5-year beacon exemption for autonomous truck fleets
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted a landmark five-year exemption allowing Level 4 autonomous truck carriers to use cab-mounted warning beacons in place of reflective triangle
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Labor & Workforce
High ImpactSep 18, 2026FMCSA Grants 3-Month Nationwide HOS Waiver for Fuel Transport
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a nationwide waiver of Hours of Service (HOS) regulations through December 16, permitting truck drivers transporting motor fuel to operate up
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Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactJul 1, 2026TQL Broker Transparency Case Heads to Appeals Court Oral Arguments
A landmark legal dispute over broker transparency is advancing to oral arguments at the U.S. Appeals Court for the District of Columbia on September 11, with significant implications for the entire fr
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