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Owner-operators dish to the motoring public on parking, ELDs, appreciation, sharing the road ...

A recent episode of a local radio program delivered a dose of reality to the motoring public, digging into a variety of topics near and dear to owner-operators: parking/time stresses and the ELD mandate, unrealistic brokered rates and much more.

March 20, 2023

Ekulona (left) with Davis in-cab -- read the story the host wrote after the experience via this link.

Americans largely unaware of truck parking crisis: Survey

A new survey shows that while Americans mostly support and respect truck drivers, they also mostly have no idea about the truck parking crisis. Also: Thermo King intro's new roadside service assistance program; Charitable effort from Averitt Express.

March 17, 2023

Autonomous vehicle makers outline regulatory, legislative recommendations

As AV makers issue recommendations for lawmakers and regulators to clear a path for the deployment of autonomous vehicles, AAA reports public fear of self-driving vehicles is growing. Also: Two Missouri rest areas closing to later reopen as truck parking.

March 10, 2023

Torc autonomous truck

FMCSA tightens reporting of drivers' drug and alcohol violation history

FMCSA's Hutcheson said the new reporting structure will notify employers when there has been a change from a previous employer to a driver's drug and alcohol violation history.

March 7, 2023

FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson speaking from a TCA podium.

Rhode Island requests appeal hearing for truck-only toll ruling

The state's truck-only tolls were ruled unconstitutional last fall, but state officials filed a brief seeking an appeals hearing. Also: Used truck sales jumped in January but are expected to be lower through the year; Love's announced 2023 growth plans.

February 20, 2023

Rhode Island welcome sign

BP acquires TA for $1.3 billion

In the deal, BP gains a network of around 280 travel centers across 44 states. Also: Conditions for carriers improved in December, but only due to falling diesel prices; driver feedback wanted on severe-weather emergency parking in Florida.

February 16, 2023

New site to reserve truck parking something of an 'AirBnB' network for facilities

The TruckParkingClub.com website has been live since November last year. Company cofounders are inviting property owners and truckers needing parking in 10-12 states, with coverage most extensive in the Southeast, to list properties and book spaces.

February 15, 2023

2021 Ram 3500 of Danny Transport Service

Another trucker's HOS exemption request denied

FMCSA announced the denial of a waiver for an individual trucker from five provisions of the hours of service regs. Also: Mack unveils refreshed Granite model; parking, food options to remain at West Virginia Turnpike service plazas during renovations.

January 18, 2023

trucks parked at night

Battery-electric's trucking reality -- parking shortage will 'look a whole lot worse'

If the entirety of the U.S. vehicle fleet, including owner-operators' trucks, suddenly transitioned to battery-electric, what level of electric power generation would it take? What kind of materials demands? Furthermore, how much worse would parking get?

January 13, 2023

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Georgia city latest to ban truck parking at homes

Truck drivers in Macon, Georgia, can no longer park their rigs at their homes as of Jan. 1. Also: Nebraska extends emergency HOS waiver for fuel haulers; Drivewyze, Bestpass partner to help carriers control toll costs.

January 4, 2023

no truck parking at home

FMCSA again grants hours of service flexibility, paper logs for fireworks haulers around July 4

FMCSA delivered a high degree of duty flexibility around the holiday to 32 of the American Pyrotechnics Association's 45 member companies, also allowing paper logs. Also: NY State Thruway service areas closing in part -- fuel, parking will remain open.

December 30, 2022

Iowa 80 Walcott fireworks

Biden awards $36B bailout to Teamsters' pensions

Biden's bailout goes to the Central States Pension Fund, which serves Teamsters in trucking, car haul, warehouse, construction and other fields. Also: New truck parking at former Ohio weigh stations and four new Love's locations.

December 9, 2022

Biden Teamsters pension funding

Truck parking expansion bill introduced in Senate

The bill, like its companion version in the House, would allocate $755 million for truck parking expansion across the country. Also: FMCSA issues three-month licensing waiver extension.

December 2, 2022

truck parked on get-on ramp

New research: Predatory towing explored, spot freight rates bottoming out

ATRI is asking carriers and drivers to participate in a survey about predatory towing in trucking. Also: Conditions suggest rates may be bottoming out; two West Virginia Turnpike travel plazas to close for renovations.

November 28, 2022

Act Supply Demand Balance Index

FMCSA's Women of Trucking Advisory Board has a lot to offer men

Though it's a panel of 16 accomplished women in trucking, two members' accounts of the meeting illustrate how issues discussed -- from training practices and crime prevention to parking and more -- could have a big impact on all of trucking.

November 21, 2022

Operators' top 2022 concerns drown out fleets still worried over a 'driver shortage'

Professional truckers may have finally gotten the last word in the age-old "driver shortage" debate, as fuel prices rise up to become a common enemy of the entire industry in ATRI's latest top-issues report. Parking, pay, and detention remain big issues.

October 24, 2022

atri industry priorities

Unannounced hazmat inspection blitz finds 1,700 violations

On June 13-17, truck inspectors checked 6,204 vehicles transporting hazmat and found 1,774 violations. Also: Iowa DOT invites truckers to park overnight at weigh stations.

October 21, 2022

Hazmat tanker on truck

How owner-ops can fight back in the war on truck parking

Trucking may have an image problem, but a closer look at two of the main arguments against allowing truck parking in residential areas -- even at home on an owner-op's own property -- exposes plenty in the way of potholes.

October 19, 2022

picture of a big pothole

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$7230 tow invoice

Towing horror stories: $7,000 for a cross-town haul

More tales of predatory towing, where owner-operators are too often misled and charged thousands, sometimes in ways that clash with local rules and regulations. Here's what happened, and ideas on ways to fight back.

No public restrooms sign

Trucker bathroom-access bill is back | Diesel continues slide, rates maintain

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Another reason to fight traffic tickets: Convictions can now impact your safety ratings

Hacking Double Brokerage Fraud

Sens., Reps push for OIG task force on double brokering, other fraud

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