Overdrive StaffParkingTrucking group asks DOT for $1 billion investment into truck parkingOOIDA, in a letter to DOT Secretary Buttigieg, requested that the department use $1 billion in discretionary funds for expanding truck parking capacity. Also: Timpte recalling certain 2022 hopper trailers; Ohio troopers unveil new mobile scale vehicles.November 30, 2021Reader RigsCecil Wolfe's 1998 Kenworth W900LPowered by a Cat 3406E with a 13-speed, the truck has between 2.5 and 3 million miles. Wolfe currently uses the truck to haul lumber for Turman Lumber running Virginia and North Carolina.November 30, 2021RegulationsFMCSA extends COVID-19 emergency declaration's hours waiver through FebruaryThe FMCSA waiver will now be effective through Feb. 28, 2022. The extension continues to retain new features instituted with the last extension that began in September. Also: Spot market update shows expected Thanksgiving-week sag.November 29, 2021RegulationsNew York is last state to allow under-21 intrastate truckers | SuperRigs 2022 calendar availableA law passed this month in New York allows 18-20-year-olds to obtain a Class A CDL after completing a "CDL Class A Young Adult Training Program." Also: The 2022 Shell Rotella SuperRigs calendar is available to order; Paccar Parts names top shops.November 26, 2021LifeSix drivers ensure U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree's delivery to D.C.This year's Capitol Christmas Tree began its journey on a 100-plus-foot-long trailer with System Transport's drivers in the Mad River Ranger District of Six Rivers National Forest in California. For the drivers involved: An "experience of a lifetime."November 26, 2021RegulationsCOVID vaccine requirement looming for cross-border truckers | Components delays plague trailer productionTruck drivers entering the U.S. from Canada and Canada from the U.S. will soon be required to show proof of vaccination to cross the border. Also: Trailer manufacturers continue to struggle amid parts delays; Driver recognized for extinguishing car fire.November 24, 2021RegulationsLivestock haulers get additional HOS exemption in infrastructure lawThe infrastructure bill signed into law earlier this month adds to livestock and insect haulers' 150 air-mile radius hours of service exemption. Also: 15 Republican governors call on Biden to ease trucking regs to help supply chain; more.November 23, 2021Reader RigsDaniel Tice's 2020 Peterbilt 389The rig is powered by a 525-hp Cummins X15 with an Eaton 13-speed. It also features a Carrier APU.November 23, 2021EquipmentWestern Star trucks recalled for electrical, steering issuesTwo separate recalls include more than 7,600 Western Star trucks – see which models are included here. Also: Kingsgate Logistics launches new carrier portal with Trucker Tools; CVSA launching Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative.November 22, 2021ParkingLove's adds more than 300 truck parking spaces | Fleet offers 5 cpm 'driver shortage surcharge'The truck stop giant opened new stores in Ohio, Florida and Georgia this week. Also: Financing firm offering equipment financing for start-up businesses; Alabama-based flatbed fleet giving drivers 5 cpm 'Driver Shortage Surcharge.'November 19, 2021Previous PagePage 163 of 1665Next PageTop StoriesBusiness'Great news for spot rates'? Supreme Court rules against Trump emergency tariffsThe court's ruling sets up potential for a "flood of goods out of bonded warehouses and foreign trade zones into the 'consumption channel'" with some further court action, according to one analyst. At once, the president claimed most tariffs would remain in one form or another. Details on the ruling here.RegulationsNon-domiciled CDL drivers, advocates call for California, Pennsylvania to fight DOTCustom Rigs1.8M miles and counting: Missouri owner-op's '05 W900LRegulationsFMCSA shuts down 500 'CDL mills' after wave of in-person auditsOverdrive ExtraFederation of Professional Truckers explains ELD exemption push with FMCSA, future plans
