Max KvideraBusinessEEOC files discrimination suit against PrimeCommission has sued Prime Inc. over allegations the carrier discriminated against female driver applicants.September 23, 2011BusinessCourt issues final order in Minnesota fatigue suitJudge upheld his previous order regarding truckers’ Fourth Amendment rights in the case against Minnesota State Patrol.September 23, 2011BusinessFMCSA hours rule on trackThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration appears likely to issue an hours-of-service final rule by its Oct. 28 deadlineSeptember 19, 2011BusinessSenate passes highway fundingThe Senate approved the Federal Aviation Administration and Highway Extensions Act, or H.R. 2887, by a 92-6 vote.September 16, 2011VoicesTruck parkingSeptember 15, 2011EquipmentAllison 10-speed automatic transmissionProduction will begin in October 2012, and ramp up to maximum levels by 2013.September 14, 2011BusinessFirst Mexican carriers pass cross-border auditThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published information on Pre-Authorization Safety Audits for Mexican carriers.September 14, 2011BusinessHouse passes highway funding extensionThe U.S. Senate is expected to vote on an extension of transportation appropriations this week after House members passed the measure.September 13, 2011BusinessTexas launches 24-hour permit systemState reduced truckers’ permitting application time from hours to minutes through a new online system.September 12, 2011BusinessSwift suit can move forwardThe Arizona Supreme court declined to review a trial court’s decision to certify a broad class action.September 9, 2011Previous PagePage 10 of 51Next PageTop StoriesBusinessState of freight 'sluggish,' even amid spot spikes, capacity hits with ELP/CDL focusWhat's the recent seasonal rates jump worth to the average owner-operator? How much might English language enforcement/non-domiciled CDL rule changes move the market? A Thursday "State of Freight" session charted market performance, finding a mixed bag of encouraging signs and warning lights en route to 2026.Custom RigsKevin Hunter's high-powered 2024 Kenworth W900L hauls heavy with Cat 'C-17'LifeFix the potholes! Truckers' Highway Report Card 'Best Roads' states lay paths forwardRegulationsEven 21% of non-citizens support DOT's purge of 200,000 non-domiciled driversFeatured SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - Slim, sleek, and impossibly modern earbuds and Smart Charging Case - Audio Evolution You Can See and Hear
