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October 1, 2026 · Rules & filingsDriverless Trucks on I-45: Kodiak and IKEA Plan Houston-Dallas RunsDriverless trucks on I-45: Kodiak and IKEA plan to run loads with no one in the cab between Houston and Dallas later in 2026.October 1, 2026 · Rules & filingsPort Houston Steel Imports Jump 54% in AugustPort Houston steel imports jumped 54% in August to 502,965 tons, and loaded container imports rose 4%. Here is what it means for Texas truckers.September 30, 2026 · Rules & filingsDOT Drug Test Petition: Your Chance to Comment on Part 40DOT drug test changes for CDL drivers are up for public comment: extra medical review and shy bladder steps. What it means and how to comment.September 30, 2026 · Rules & filingsFMCSA Paper Logbook Request Denied: ELD Rule StaysFMCSA denied a paper logbook exemption from the ELD rule on Sept. 30, 2026. What it means for owner-operators and what to do next.September 30, 2026 · Rules & filingsMcAllen Railroad Crossing Closure at 10th St. and Business 83 SundayMcAllen railroad crossing closure: 10th Street (SH 336) at Business 83 closes Sunday, Oct. 4, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Detours and tips for truckers.September 29, 2026 · Rules & filingsLaredo Road Projects Get $1.5 Billion: I-35, Loop 20, Hwy 359Laredo road projects: $1.5 billion in federal money over 10 years for I-35, Loop 20 and Highway 359 in Webb County. What it means for truckers.September 29, 2026 · Rules & filingsNorth Texas Flood Watch: 2 to 5 Inches Along I-35 This WeekNorth Texas flood watch: 2 to 5 inches of rain possible Wednesday to Thursday in DFW and along I-35, plus flash flood watches for West Central Texas.September 28, 2026 · Rules & filingsTexas Dyed Diesel Emergency Order: What Truckers Need to KnowTexas dyed diesel emergency order: Gov. Abbott lets trucks use dyed diesel and lifts fuel, crop and timber loads to 95,000 lbs. What it means for you.September 28, 2026 · Rules & filingsScrewworm Texas: Wild Fly Found, What Livestock Haulers Must DoScrewworm in Texas: first wild fly caught in Brewster County. What livestock haulers must carry to move animals out of the 12-county infested zone.September 28, 2026 · Rules & filingsNuevo Laredo Truck Driver Shortage: Up to 3,000 NeededNuevo Laredo truck driver shortage: up to 3,000 drivers missing as visas are pulled and drivers retire. What it means for Laredo cross-border trucking.September 27, 2026 · Rules & filingsMexico Customs Law Change: More Cargo Seizures at the Border?Mexico customs law proposal lowers the undervaluation limit from 50% to 20% and widens cargo seizures. What it means for trucks crossing at Laredo.September 27, 2026 · Rules & filingsChameleon Carriers Lawsuit: Six Carriers Sue Two Big BrokersChameleon carriers lawsuit filed in Texas: six carriers accuse C.H. Robinson and TQL under RICO. What it means for your USDOT number and your freight.September 26, 2026 · Rules & filingsI-35 Lane Closures in Laredo Near Bridge II This SundayI-35 lane closures in Laredo: TxDOT repairs pavement Sunday, Sept. 27, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., between Victoria Street and Bridge II. Cargo bridges not listed.September 26, 2026 · Rules & filingsFMCSA Drug Out-of-Service Loophole Set to CloseFMCSA drug out-of-service loophole: the agency will start a rulemaking so drivers caught with drugs can't keep driving during a 24-hour out-of-service order.September 25, 2026 · Rules & filingsI-10 El Paso Closure: Eastbound Shut Anthony to TransmountainI-10 El Paso closure: eastbound lanes from Anthony to Transmountain close 51 hours, Sat. 3 a.m. to Mon. 6 a.m. Detour, timing and tips for truckers.September 25, 2026 · Rules & filingsCBP Electronic Export Manifest for Trucks: New Test Starts Oct. 23CBP electronic export manifest test for trucks starts Oct. 23 with nine carriers. CBP plans to make it a rule later. What border truckers should know.September 25, 2026 · Rules & filingsUS 287 Fort Worth Closure at Erath Street: What Truckers NeedUS 287 Fort Worth closure at Erath Street after a truck hit an overpass pillar. Reopening times differ, and the overpass stays closed through October.September 25, 2026 · Rules & filingsWebb County Vehicle Registration Blocked by Unpaid TicketsWebb County vehicle registration renewals are held up by unpaid traffic tickets. About 70,000 citations still need matching. Check and pay before you go.September 24, 2026 · Rules & filingsGrand Parkway I-45 Widening: New Lanes and Connectors in SpringGrand Parkway I-45 widening: TxDOT plans a third lane each way on SH 99 in Spring and two new I-45 connectors. Comments due Oct. 9. What truckers should know.September 24, 2026 · Rules & filingsI-37 San Antonio Construction: $40M Diamond InterchangeI-37 San Antonio construction: TxDOT starts a $40 million job at Southeast Military Drive. Night lane closures, done in 2029. What truckers need to know.