Overdrive StaffRegulationsCongress eyes creation of anti-fraud/cargo theft task forceA Homeland Security appropriations bill includes a provision to create a task force that would target organizations responsibile for fraud and theft in the supply chain. Also: Military rookie trucker award nominations close soon; latest Highway Angel.June 13, 2024RegulationsInspectors sideline 570 trucks during secret brake blitz | 916,000-lb. 'super load' to tie up trafficCVSA's unannounced Brake Safety Day found 88.4% of inspected trucks to have no brakes-related issues. Also: Delays possible in Ohio for upcoming "super load" move; FMCSA plans seat belt survey; channel to Port of Baltimore cleared for normal operations.June 12, 2024RegulationsFMCSA opens registration for virtual carrier safety rating listening sessionsFMCSA will host an in-person meeting at the Texas Trucking Show later this month, along with virtual sessions on June 25 and July 31. Also: Diesel continues to fall as spot rates stagnate; CARB-compliant Paccar MX-13's Kenworth availability.June 11, 2024LifeNASTC co-founder Buster Anderson passes"To say that Buster will be missed is a gross understatement. The Anderson family, the Owen family, the NASTC family, and the entire driver community has lost its most ardent supporter, mentor, and cheerleader." --David Owen, NASTC president, co-founderJune 11, 2024RegulationsLimited HOS waivers for Baltimore bridge collapse extendedFMCSA's limited waivers related to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse were extended through June 22. Also: Fleet seeks waiver for under-21 drivers to operate outside state of domicile; Oregon wants to allow certain noncitizens to get CDLs; more.June 10, 2024LifeHigh-value cargo increasingly targeted by thievesThe Overhaul cargo theft recording firm tracked 11 thefts worth more than $1 million each in the first quarter of 2024 alone. Also: CARB says "zero-emission" truck adoption is outpacing regulatory requirements.June 7, 2024ParkingPOLL: Pay-to-park -- what's your view of expanding truck parking with more paid space?How do you view pay-to-park options, which have only expanded since truck stops and other services began "monetizing" space over the last decade or so? Do the options help increase parking capacity? Just a money grab? Weigh in via this poll.June 7, 2024RegulationsFMCSA's carrier safety rating revamp -- time to weigh options | I-55 two-week closureFMCSA is hosting an in-person listening session around safety rating at the Texas Trucking Show at the end of June, along with two soon-to-be-announced virtual sessions. Also: I-55 Mississippi River Bridge closing for 2 weeks; new TA Express in Louisiana.June 6, 2024EquipmentDriver's death prompts in-cab carbon monoxide warning | New Paccar MX-13A Washington state department is warning truckers against using butane, propane and other fuel-burning cooking stoves and space heaters in trucks, as they produce CO. Also: Paccar's MX-13 now CARB Low-NOx-compliant; I-17 NB closed this weekend in Phoenix.June 5, 2024ParkingFeds to seek truck parking information for third Jason's Law surveyThe Federal Highway Administration is seeking approval to again survey states, parking facility owners, carriers and drivers about truck parking. Also: FMCSA awards $480M for safety-enforcement grants; PFJ ups fueling rewards for June; more.June 4, 2024Previous PagePage 52 of 1659Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsFMCSA pins 'CDL mills' problem on self-certification: Are owner-ops to blame?Owner-operators pushed to allow CDL trainers to self-certify their compliance with federal regs. Now FMCSA seeks to stop that, but who is really to blame?Business10,000 CDL drivers out-of-service for ELP: Where's the rates bump?RegulationsTrump orders change to marijuana regs: What truckers need to knowCustom RigsLike-new 2000 Freightliner cabover another horse in Everhart's stableFeatured SponsorH3 Sport Gear - Show your personality with quality, licensed, and custom headwear, socks, tees, blankets, bags, and more.
