Overdrive StaffLifePort of Baltimore reopening timeline proposedThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is planning to open a temporary channel to the port by April's end, with the permanent channel reopening by the end of May. Also: Some New Hampshire haulers get regs relief; more Kenworths, Peterbilts recalled; more.April 8, 2024RegulationsGroup backed by former AG Barr suing California over rule banning dieselsThe American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce filed suit looking to block enforcement of CARB's Advanced Clean Fleets rule. Also: Love's opens five new Speedco locations, renovates two; new resource for finding showers.April 5, 2024Reader RigsSemi-retired wood chip hauler's '16 W9Operator Tony Thompson drives the truck for F.E. Martin Trucking, earning with side work during retirement.April 5, 2024RegulationsBaltimore bridge collapse: Emergency HOS waiver issued in Maryland, SBA loans availableFMCSA has extended an emergency declaration for relief haulers around the Baltimore bridge collapse. Also: New York waives hours regs for fuel haulers for solar eclipse; SBA loans available around Baltimore; new Montana rest area features police office.April 4, 2024LifeTruck-involved crash fatalities jumped 2% in 2022NHTSA this week released final fatal crash stats for 2022, which showed 5,936 people died in crashes involving large trucks during the year.April 3, 2024LifeRail-bridge strike by oversize rig closes I-95The closure is ongoing on I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia. Also: Tradepoint Atlantic terminal still operational in Baltimore; FMCSA to modify under-21 interstate driver program at Congress' direction; new liability insurance options.April 3, 2024Partners in BusinessStock the pantry against hunger-stricken 'panic mode' in feast-or-famine trucking cyclesIt's been a year where fixed costs are up 8%, variable costs down 10%, and freight rates down even more. Without clear insight to truly understand your real costs, a measure of financial prevention of sorts, "you're running in the dark."April 3, 2024ParkingTexas city bans truck parkingThe College Station City Council instituted a city-wide ban of trucks parking on city streets. Also: Maryland waives IFTA requirements for certain carriers; ATBS launches updated app, client portal; two-day UCR Board meeting this week.April 2, 2024Reader RigsJohn Medellin's high-mileage 2000 Peterbilt 379The 2000-model Pete has more than 2 million miles behind it.April 2, 2024RegulationsFMCSA shuts down driver after deadly school bus collisionA Texas-based concrete pumper driver told authorities he had smoked marijuana the night before the crash and used cocaine before the crash. Also: Natural gas-powered Mack LRs recalled; A. Duie Pyle celebrates 100 years; new tools in fuel-fraud fight.April 1, 2024Previous PagePage 49 of 1649Next PageTop StoriesCSA's Data TrailToughest 10 states for brake violations as inspection blitz kicks offAnalysis of nationwide violation data shows the states where truckers might expect next week's brakes inspection event, CVSA's Brake Safety Week, to feature the most intense scrutiny on the truck and trailer's stopping power.RegulationsState Department pauses truck driving visas: Who is and isn't impactedBusinessHigh-dollar freight means high cost consideration: Heavy and oversize haulingCustom RigsHarlan Martin and 'Barney,' the purple 2023 Pete 389 with custom air ride, more modsFeatured SponsorJBL Live Beam 3 - True wireless noise-cancelling earbuds with stick-closed design and Smart Charging Case™
