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Truck clipped by small plane during emergency landing on Texas highway

A small plane lost power as it approached a highway near Houston and made an emergency landing, clipping a trailer as it landed. Also: NHTSA denies request to remove rear impact guard labeling requirement; fleet wants pulsating brake lights on trailers.

January 27, 2023

Plane emergency landing on Texas highway

Trucking Law: How to protect your business after a crash

Experiencing an accident is every owner-operator’s worst nightmare, and in the heat of the moment it's easy for even professionals to act against their interests. When you get involved in an accident, immediately begin to legally protect yourself.

January 25, 2023

Three images of semi-truck crashes

Hours regs waived for propane haulers in three states

Governors in Nevada, South Dakota and Wyoming have issued emergency declarations over propane shortages. Also: I-15 closing in Nevada; overweight waiver extended for certain Iowa haulers; FleetPride acquires Florida repair shop.

January 24, 2023

Tanker truck on highway

House bill offers recruiting and retention incentives, grants to truck drivers

A bill introduced into the U.S. House Tuesday proposes tax credits of up to $10,000 for eligible truck drivers and grants for new drivers.

January 24, 2023

New bill would grease skids for under-21 drivers to work ports

Current federal law considers freight hauled from ports to another location in the same state as interstate commerce. Also: Michigan-based driver killed by set of runaway duals; new Women in Trucking leadership.

January 20, 2023

Containers at port

Colorado refinery shutdown prompts eight-state hours of service waiver

Drivers hauling gas, diesel and jet fuel in eight states are temporarily exempt from the 11-hour drive maximum. Also: Convoy intros instant bid responses in load board app; U.S. 95 closing in Vegas tonight; Highway Angel of the Year voting now open.

January 19, 2023

Suncor Commerce City refinery

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

California Trucking Association again seeks injunction to block AB 5

The group maintains that the law should be preempted by federal law and that AB 5 violates the Dormant Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution. A court hearing on AB 5 is scheduled for May 1.

January 18, 2023

California highway with weigh station exit only sign

Former FMCSA investigator pleads guilty to extortion

The former border investigator admitted to accepting a payment in exchange for not reporting a carrier's safety violations. Also: Used truck sales tick up amid downward pricing pressure to close 2022; TA plans to open 20 locations in 2023.

January 17, 2023

fraud handcuffs

FMCSA announces action on two driver training exemption requests

The agency granted one waiver for a hazmat endorsement trainer, and denied another for certain water well equipment haulers. Also: Midwestern dealer continues Michigan growth; latest Highway Angel.

January 13, 2023

hazmat training

Traffic fatalities mostly unchanged year-over-year through Sept. 2022, NHTSA estimates

Truck-involved crash fatalities are estimated to have increased 10% year-over-year through June 2022, however. Also: Truckers honor owner-operator with funeral convoy; Delaware DMV launches online medical self-certification; new owner-op tax guide.

January 11, 2023

Rollover truck accident

More weather-related hours of service exemptions issued

Certain drivers in three states are getting HOS relief to help in emergency relief. Also: Convenience store chain discounting diesel through end of January; JX Truck Center reopens Michigan dealership; latest Highway Angels.

January 10, 2023

trucks in winter weather

Heating fuel haulers get HOS relief in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has suspended hours-of-service regs for residential heating fuel haulers in the state. Also: Cross-border truck freight up 13% year-over-year in October; CVSA kicks off Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative; TruckPro acquires Plaza Fleet Parts.

January 9, 2023

EPA eyeing more strict particulate matter regulation

Diesel-powered equipment accounts for more than 70% of all fine particulate matter emissions from U.S. transportation sources, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists.

January 6, 2023

diesel truck exhaust

California says it banned 230,000 trucks. What's next?

California says that across the country, more than 230,000 trucks with pre-2010 model engines face fines of up to $42,450 for operating there, but there are some notable exemptions for low-use truck in the state and in NOX-exempt areas.

January 6, 2023

Golden Gate Bridge in fog

DOT announces annual increase to fines for regs violations

Law requires DOT agencies, including FMCSA, to issue annual inflation-based adjustments to fines for violations of regulations. Also: New Peterbilt dealership in Georgia; Women in Trucking launches 2023 gender diversity survey.

January 5, 2023

dollar sign in asphalt

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 proposing new broker, freight forwarder financial responsibility regs

The proposals would ultimately benefit motor carriers, FMCSA said, by making sure brokers and freight forwarders maintain $75,000 in financial security and allowing FMCSA to suspend brokers' authority if not maintained.

January 4, 2023

Trailer backing to a dock

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The Business Manual for Owner-Operators

Overdrive editors and ATBS present the industry’s best manual for prospective and committed owner-operators. You’ll find exceptional depth on many issues in the 2022 edition of Partners in Business.

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