In Brief: ELD, Fuel Prices, and Truck Recalls Are the Latest Transportation Updates

FMCSA: Drivers Will No Longer Be Required to Carry a Physical Copy of Their ELD Manual

Beginning June 22, truck drivers will no longer be required to carry a copy of their Electronic Logging Device (ELD) user manual in their commercial vehicle for inspection purposes. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has eliminated the requirement to keep a copy of the ELD user manual in a commercial motor vehicle (CMV).

Because electronic versions of the manual are readily accessible, the agency stated that there is no need to maintain a printed copy. FMCSA also noted that truck drivers are expected to know how to operate their ELDs to record their hours of service without relying on a physical manual.

The measure was first proposed by FMCSA on May 30, 2025. Officials reported that most of the public comments received supported removing the requirement.

“Commenters also noted that keeping a user manual in the vehicle creates an unnecessary burden for motor carriers and can negatively affect their safety measurement system scores due to violations identified during inspections. Commenters stated that the absence of a manual is generally not cited as a violation, but it could be,” FMCSA said.

Average Fuel Price Falls Below $4 per Gallon for the First Time Since March

Gasoline prices in the United States fell below an average of $4 per gallon on June 18. This marks the first time since March that the average price of regular gasoline has reached such a low level. The decline came after President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran requiring Tehran to dilute its highly enriched uranium stockpiles and suspending U.S.-backed sanctions against the country.

According to data from the automobile club AAA, gasoline prices now average $3.999 per gallon nationwide, following a 15% decline in U.S. crude oil prices this month. However, significant regional price differences remain. For example, gasoline averages $5.64 per gallon in California, while South Carolina averages $3.58 per gallon.

As a result of the agreement with Iran, oil prices fell Monday to around $80 per barrel of U.S. benchmark crude, according to reports from The Associated Press. By comparison, prices were around $67 per barrel before the conflict and exceeded $120 per barrel at the beginning of the war.

Although gasoline prices are beginning to decline, analysts expect it could take weeks or months before oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz return to normal levels.

Recall Issued for Mack and Volvo Commercial Trucks

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that Mack Trucks, Inc. and Volvo Trucks North America have issued a vehicle recall accompanied by a “Do Not Drive” warning.

Recall documents indicate that wheel nuts may loosen, potentially causing a wheel to detach. Owners are advised not to operate their vehicles until the necessary repairs have been completed.

The recall affects 155 Volvo trucks and 644 Mack trucks, including the following models:

• Volvo VAH 2026
• Volvo VNL 2026–2027
• Volvo VN 2026–2027
• Volvo VHD 2026–2027
• Volvo VNR 2027
• Mack Anthem 2026
• Mack Pinnacle 2026–2027
• Mack Pioneer 2026–2027
• Mack Granite 2026–2027
• Mack Anthem 2027

Dealers will inspect the wheel-to-hub mating surfaces, remove any masking material, and replace worn components if necessary, free of charge.

Truck owners with questions regarding the recall may contact Volvo Customer Service at 1-800-528-6586 and reference campaign number RVXX2606, or Mack Customer Service at 1-800-866-1177 and reference campaign number SC0495.