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FMCSA planning 'stakeholder day' on registration changes
The virtual "Registration Modernization Stakeholder Day II" will be May 29, allowing industry input on FMCSA's registration process. Also: ATBS offering Tax Day deal; In-cab TV provider enables two-way comms on big screen; Michigan weight updates; more.
March 28, 2024
The criminal element lurking in FMCSA's outdated registration system
As FMCSA makes big moves to end fraud, a look at just how outrageous and widespread the problem has become, with Dale Prax and attorney Hank Seaton at MATS, who offered paths forward to help combat the problem.
March 27, 2024
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FMCSA on AEBs, broker transparency -- no mention of safety ratings
The agency provided updates Friday at the Mid-America Trucking Show on an automatic emergency braking mandate, the safe integration of automated driving systems, and transparency in broker transactions.
March 22, 2024
Regulations
FMCSA to end MC numbers, overhaul registration system to stamp out fraud
FMCSA admitted its "very dated" registration system "desperately" needs to improve for truckers. Now, owner-ops and others may have to go through some additional hoops as the system revamps in the mission to tamp down fraud.
March 21, 2024
Business
House committee passes resolution to repeal Biden DOL contractor rule
A resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s independent contractor rule faces a long road to repealing the current rule of law, but cleared its first hurdle Thursday.
March 21, 2024
Regulations
'Massive' rate increase needed to finance $1 trillion electric trucking conversion
The trucking industry would be on the hook for more than 60% of a $1 trillion dollar investment need if the industry goes fully electric.
March 19, 2024
Regulations
Colorado retesting 183 CDL drivers after Randy Lopez CDL school shuttered
In at least the third major crackdown on CDL licensing outfits in 2024, a Colorado school's long list of violations takes 183 drivers back to the drawing board.
March 20, 2024
Regulations
Congress eyes TWIC/hazmat changes | Traffickers hauling millions' worth in meth caught at border
A Senate bill would eliminate redundant fees and background checks for transportation workers seeking multiple TSA-managed credentials. Also: Two truck-involved drug smuggling attempts busted; International LT trucks recalled.
March 18, 2024
Regulations
Trucking loses latest attempt to block California's AB 5
AB 5 should get back to "the soap box and the ballot box," a California judge said March 15, ruling against trucking's last legal challenge. The judge denied an injunction to block the state's worker classification law from applying in trucking.
March 18, 2024
Regulations
CVSA's new out-of-service criteria: What truckers need to know
Another year and more "bizarre" on-highway happenings have led to further refinement of CVSA's Out-of-service criteria. Special attention here to camshaft bushings and unusual couplings.
March 15, 2024
Equipment
New Peterbilt 589's 72-inch low-roof sleeper | Calif. 'smog check' test deadlines put off
Peterbilt has added a new sleeper option for the new Model 589. Also: Calif. extends emissions testing deadline for new "smog check" program; changes ahead for under-21 interstate program; recalls hit International (steering gear), Mack trucks (lamps).
March 14, 2024
Overdrive Extra
5 can't-miss highlights upcoming at the Mid-America Trucking Show
From a wide array of small-business survival strategies for the down market to custom show truck builds, and much more in the way of educational sessions around freight fraud combat and industry advocacy, MATS has something for us all.
March 14, 2024
Equipment
NHTSA safety committee eyes trailer underride retrofit requirement
Advisory Committee on Underride Protection will recommend rulemaking that any trailer built in the last quarter century meet IIHS ToughGuard standards, even if that means attaching a retrofit.
March 13, 2024
Regulations
$100,000 fines, jail time proposed as carriers keep hitting bridges in British Columbia
With 35 bridge strikes since 2021, most from over-height vehicles, and many from one particularly egregious fleet, British Columbia drops the hammer. Also: New TMS geared for liquid bulk haulers; Florida Road Team truckers part of "share the road" PSAs.
March 13, 2024
Business
Will spot rates respond to rising demand? | FMCSA extends lease-purchase comments
Rates have remained stagnant to date in 2024, yet load-truck ratios rose last week, perhaps portending increases as carriers gain spot negotiating leverage. Also: FMCSA extends lease-purchase contract comments; Utility's first line of Cargobull reefers.
March 12, 2024
Equipment
Two new configurations for Pete car-haulers | FMCSA to study 'human-ADS' teams?
New "UltraLow" configs are available for the Peterbilt 567 and 589 models. Also: FMCSA petitioned for more time to comment on sexual harassment, truck leasing arrangement studies; the agency's also considering a study on "human-ADS team driving."
March 8, 2024
Regulations
CVSA's new out-of-service criteria available in app | Big I-55 bridge closure upcoming
The new OOSC handbook can now be purchased in several formats, including the OOSC mobile app. Also: I-55 bridge over Mississippi River to close for two weeks; Sheetz offering diesel discount; Mack's MD Electric enters production.
March 7, 2024
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