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Volvo Trucks Receives Order for 185 VNLs From Koch Trucking

Volvo Trucks North America has landed a 185-unit order from Koch Trucking, deepening its foothold in the longhaul market with the newly launched Volvo VNL 860.

December 16, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Minnesota Catches FMCSA Heat for Non-Domiciled CDLs

ā€œOur audit exposes yet another example of foreigners taking advantage of Minnesota services under Governor Walz’s watch,ā€ Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.

December 5, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

Nebraska Shares CMV Crash Expertise With 11 States

ā€œTeamwork across state lines is important to keep America’s roadways safe,ā€ Nebraska State Police Capt. Martin Denton, of carrier enforcement, said Oct. 14.

October 22, 2025
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Colorado Leads 16 States Suing FHWA to Recoup $1B in EV Grants

The group claims that FHWA ran afoul of its authority by blocking the funds, which were approved by Congress as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021.

May 9, 2025
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Minnesota Alerts Truckers to New Proofs for CDLs

Minnesota is making truckers aware that as of March 20 they must provide proof they have both legal U.S. domicile and state residency to renew a commercial driver license.

April 14, 2025
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C.H. Robinson CEO Strives for Impactful Changes

C.H. Robinson CEO Dave Bozeman moved to Minnesota in June 2023 and dug right in with a deep dive into the company and the community.

February 20, 2025
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Rising Fuel Taxes to Hit Three States; California Warned

While no specific tax increase is taking effect in California, at least two state lawmakers are raising alarm about a set of regulatory and business circumstances that could send pricing soaring.

December 2, 2024
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Minnesota Fuel Taxes to Jump 12% in 2025 Due to New Law

Minnesota’s motor fuel taxes will jump by nearly 12% starting Jan. 1 for diesel, gasoline, biodiesel and other fuels because of a state law passed last year.

August 21, 2024
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Minnesota Lawmakers Take Steps to Expand CDL Testing

New and current Minnesota truck drivers will have an easier time obtaining and renewing CDLs now that a state law that constrained third-party CDL testing opportunities has been eliminated.

July 19, 2024
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An Immigrant’s Long Journey to Freedom Leads to Trucking

Since coming to the U.S. from Sudan in 1999, Lual Akoon has built a new life for himself — as a trucker and an advocate, meeting with legislators and representing drivers nationwide.

June 21, 2024