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Business
'Trucking's endless summer' attracting women to trucking
Employee-driver and other jobs data shows women flocking to trucking during the inter- and post-pandemic recovery in rates greater than men, as freight rates continue to surge, attracting more independent contractors, too.
May 28, 2021
Business
Alabama truckers fight truck-only toll proposal in Mobile
A new trucks-only bridge is being proposed over the Mobile River along I-10, and local leaders are considering a $15 toll for trucks to help pay for it. Also: Senate highway funding bill clears first hurdle.
May 27, 2021
Regulations
Speed limiter bill reintroduced in Congress | COVID-related waivers extended through August
The legislation would require all trucks manufactured after 1992 be limited to 65 mph unless certain safety tech is installed, which would allow for a 70 mph limit. Also: FMCSA extends hours, CDL, med cert COVID waivers; SCF concert raises $75k; more.
May 26, 2021
Channel 19
Where are the empty shelves? Keep those rate increases coming, shippers
Renewed mainstream dialogue over the specter of a "driver shortage" shows some move toward realism, yet more often continues to ignore basic fundamentals. At the same time, in the push to recruit post-COVID, willingness to hold a grudge counts ...
May 26, 2021
Regulations
Congress begins highway funding debate as FAST Act set to expire
The current highway funding bill, the FAST Act, will expire Sept. 30. Members of the U.S. House and Senate each floated funding proposals last week. Also: eCapital expanding in factoring and equipment finance; ATRI outlines 2021 research priorities.
May 25, 2021
Business
Significant increases to traffic, cargo theft activity expected for Memorial Day
Cargo theft recording firm CargoNet expects a "significant threat" to freight transportation over the holiday weekend, while AAA anticipates 52% more auto traffic compared to a year ago. Also: North Carolina testing in-cab alerts system.
May 21, 2021
Regulations
Specific sleep apnea screening criteria cut in latest draft medical examiner handbook
At a meeting of the Medical Review Board to consider the latest draft, members objected to the update, one saying if the draft stands as is "it will be very rare for drivers here on out to be tested and treated" for apnea "unless they truly want to be."
May 20, 2021
Regulations
Brake Safety Week dates announced
CVSA's annual brakes-focused enforcement blitz will be held in late August. Also: NASTC Driver of the Year Team nominations open; spot metrics holding at high levels; truck driving championships going virtual this year.
May 19, 2021
Business
I-40 bridge closure costly for trucking industry
Estimated daily cost to trucking of the closure of the I-40 bridge over the Mississippi River that connects Tennessee and Arkansas. Also: Recall includes nearly 10K Freightliner, Western Star trucks; parts expansion in the Northeast for this dealer.
May 17, 2021
Business
Flatbedder earnings bode well for the rest of 2021
Combining all leased and independent operator clients of ATBS, average earnings for the first quarter were $16,481, or 67.7 cents per mile. At that pace, the year’s average for the group would total almost $66,000. For flatbedders it'd be $73K-plus.
May 17, 2021
Business
Brokers want more safety ratings, data | Freight market 'strongest ever'
FTR's Trucking Conditions Index for March hit a record high – a good sign for carriers – surpassing the previous record set in October 2020. TIA is backing legislation that would require DOT to enact a Safety Fitness Determination for carriers.
May 14, 2021
Business
Large bulk liquid carrier sold to rail giant; IRS gives truckers a break on dyed fuel
Rail giant CSX announced it plans to acquire North America's largest liquid bulk fleet. Also: IRS waives dyed diesel penalty; driver recognized for pulled two men from burning truck; new Love's in central Ohio.
May 13, 2021
Business
More regulatory relief for fuel haulers, updates on diesel outages
Ten states are allowed to issue permits for overweight fuel shipments for trucks to run on interstates and federal highways. Also: Which truck stops are out of diesel? I-40 bridge over Mississippi River at Tenn./Ark. state line closed.
May 12, 2021
Business
Truckers crash on icy road to avoid moose. Preventable or not?
Driver John Doe’s evasive action to avoid hitting a moose resulted in a two-truck accident.
May 11, 2021
Home
Pipeline cyberattack starting to prompt fuel shortages
Colonial Pipeline delivers almost half the fuel consumed on the East Coast and Southeast.
May 11, 2021
Business
California contractor law: Likely next steps, pivots for truckers if enforced
Many feel indiscriminate application of AB 5 to trucking is like carpet-bombing a legitimate business model in leasing owner-ops, when the weapon the state needs is already in its tool belt, a hammer for tax dodgers 1099'ing drivers who own no equipment.
May 7, 2021
Business
Spot market: After hitting bottom a year ago, rates regain the top – flatbed, reefer at $3-plus
Accounting for fuel, the national average spot van rate was $2.68/mile during the first three days of May. Reefers fetched an average $3.10/mile, and the flatbed rate was $3.02.
May 7, 2021
Business
Trade groups call on House Democrats to reject insurance increases
A 60-organization coalition representing trucking, agriculture, construction and other industries petitions U.S. House to reject an increase of minimum liability insurance. Other news: New shorepower options for e-reefers; Wyoming adding parking on I-80.
May 6, 2021
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