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Double broker who stole carriers' identities sentenced
The Mexico-based double broker was sentenced to 30 months in prison and ordered to pay $239,904 in restitution. Also: Navistar appoints supply chain expert EVP; Drivewyze adds Pennsylvania weigh stations to PreClear bypass service; More
March 16, 2023
fraud money handcuffs
Trucking sounds off on DOL nominee over AB 5 role
As Secretary of the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, Julie Su played a role in helping pass and implement the state's AB5 law.
March 15, 2023
trucks at the fuel island
California inching closer to driverless truck ban
California lawmakers are eying a bill that would impose a de facto ban on autonomous trucks in the state by requiring a human operator behind the wheel.
March 15, 2023
Driverless truck cab
Truck Safety Coalition calls for stricter truck regs in light of recent hazmat disasters
The group penned a letter to DOT Secretary Buttigieg urging the DOT to prioritize truck safety. Also: Former FedEx contractor sentenced in pay-to-play scheme; Cooke Trucking acquires N.C.-based fleet; XPO recognizes safe drivers; more.
March 15, 2023
truck rolled over on highway
Bills to support hydrogen fuel infrastructure buildout reintroduced
A package of four bills are aimed at supporting the adoption of hydrogen in energy-intensive sectors, including trucking. Also: Navistar recalls 32,000 trucks; TCA names new Chairman; bill to help military vets get CDLs reintroduced; more.
March 14, 2023
Nikola Tre FCEV
Bipartisan bill to repeal FET reintroduced in Congress
The American Truck Dealers (ATD) announced Thursday support for the “Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2023,” a bill reintroduced in both chambers of Congress Wednesday that would repeal the Federal Excise Tax (FET) on medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
March 9, 2023
Mack Anthem drives over a bridge
FMCSA tightens reporting of drivers' drug and alcohol violation history
FMCSA's Hutcheson said the new reporting structure will notify employers when there has been a change from a previous employer to a driver's drug and alcohol violation history.
March 7, 2023
FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson speaking from a TCA podium.
Michigan rolling back spring weight restrictions
Spring weight restrictions are being reduced. Also: Love's pays out $2.3M in bonuses to Gemini drivers; new trucking group looking to preserve independent contractor model; Davco names new company president.
March 6, 2023
Michigan spring weight restrictions
Two states looking to limit nuclear verdicts
Legislation in Iowa and a proposal in Florida would limit the chances of nuclear verdicts against trucking companies. Also: Aurora, Waymo seek regs exemption for autonomous trucks; trucker petitions FMCSA for hours exemption; Torc acquires AI firm.
March 3, 2023
truck crash with car
Teamsters, Yellow set to lock horns over consolidation plans
The proposed change would create 36 designated terminals, affecting upwards of 25% of Yellow's linehaul network.
March 2, 2023
Yellow semi trailers
ABS, cargo securement emphasis of Roadcheck blitz in May
While itself not an OOS violation, ABS helps reduce the risk of collision, and cargo securement is a Top 5 OOS issue.
March 1, 2023
truck rolled over on the road
FMCSA's former Chief Counsel sworn in as Deputy Administrator
Earl Adams Jr., who previously served as FMCSA's Chief Counsel, will work with Administrator Robin Hutcheson in leading the agency. Also: ATA lauds FHWA for updating memo prioritizing highway funding use; Paccar recalls 8,000 medium-duty trucks.
February 28, 2023
Earl Adams Jr.
Fleet seeks waiver to allow pre-CDL drivers to participate in under-21 pilot
Pitt Ohio is asking FMCSA to allow commercial learner's permit holders to participate in the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot. Also: Shippers' conditions hit highest mark since May 2020; former safety manager sentenced in illegal tank repair scheme.
February 24, 2023
truck driver training
Industry mounts another push to repeal FET
The tax on heavy trucks is the highest excise tax levied by the federal government.
February 22, 2023
Volvo trucks parked
All good things...
John Elliott's one-year term as TCA Chair is winding down and we will hand over the reins to Dave Williams, Senior Vice President at Knight-Swift Transportation, in less than two weeks.
February 22, 2023
John Elliott speaking
Small fleet's hours of service exemption request denied
FMCSA denied a request from a fleet seeking a four-month HOS exemption due to supply chain issues. Also: Volvo surpasses 25 certified EV dealers; six more sentenced in New Orleans staged-accident fraud scheme; ContainerPort Group expands; more.
February 22, 2023
trucks parked at sunset
What are standards good for?
What started with repurposing World War II surplus turned into global trade revolution.
February 21, 2023
Ocean container ship
Brake light manufacturer and fleets seek factory-level exemption
Intellistop CEO Michelle Hanby is suing the FMCSA to have her company's pulsing brake light device installed at factories.
February 20, 2023
Pulsing brake light Gemini Transport
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