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FMCSA proposing to limit scope of emergency declarations
After the 2.5-year-plus COVID-related emergency declaration, FMCSA is looking to change the automatic applicability of emergency exemptions when emergency declarations are issued.
December 7, 2022
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Republican Senators urge EPA to pursue consumer-friendly emissions standards
By the end of the month, EPA is expected to publish new standards to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions. Also: The autonomous truck development partnership between Navistar and TuSimple was terminated; International trucks recalled; New loyalty program.
December 6, 2022
truck exhaust
Road trains, kangaroos, wombats, oh my: Trucking down-under
Australian truckers are a world apart from U.S. counterparts (they do haul on the left side of the road, after all), yet this conversation with father and son trucking vets Kevin and Mitch Forbes shows plenty in common, including regs, training issues.
December 6, 2022
In Australia, road hazards from wild animals are common -- you’ll notice guards on the fronts of most trucks. Plentiful numbers of kangaroos, wild pigs and wombats can be an ever-present problem in Australia.
HOS and overweight waivers extended in these Midwest states
Nebraska fuel haulers are exempt from HOS regs through the end of the year. Also: Iowa extends overweight exemption for certain ag haulers; Love's hosting holiday giveaways for drivers; Wreaths Across America convoy kicks off Saturday.
December 5, 2022
Tanker truck at sunset
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
Senate votes to block rail strike
The agreement will now head to President Biden's desk. Also: A court ruled in favor of Swift in a lawsuit alleging the company violated California's Meal and Rest Break rules. Also: Speeding was top violation during Operation Safe Driver Week.
December 1, 2022
Rail yard
New Yorkers paid to report idling trucks, may expand to parking violations
New Yorkers who have been cashing in by submitting video evidence of commercial vehicles breaking the city's idling law may be getting greater policing power through a bill seeking to extend citizen reporting to parking violations.
December 1, 2022
diesel pipe
Another operator seeks individual exemption from certain HOS regs
FMCSA was asked for an exemption from the 10-hour off-duty period, the 14-hour clock, the 30-minute break and cumulative duty limits. Also: Inmate seeks relief from training regs; Ship.Cars unveils AI vehicle inspection; DAT integrated in Turvo TMS.
November 30, 2022
truck on highway
Rail strike to rescue spot rates? Not if Congress blocks it
A potential rail strike before the holidays could tank some trucking niches while bolstering spot rates for others, but political battle lines currently being drawn suggest an alternative waiting in the wings.
November 30, 2022
A trail rolls into Chicago's Belt Railway clearing yard.
FMCSA needs a 'cop on the block' fighting brokered-freight fraud
The FMCSA's recent dispatch-service-related guidance has kicked off further conversation around the need for aggressive enforcement of existing broker regs to fight rampant freight fraud.
November 29, 2022
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FMCSA denies livestock haulers' hours of service request for more time
Several groups petitioned FMCSA for an exemption to allow a 16-hour on-duty period with 15 hours of drive time. Also: Plans underway for new trucker-focused healthcare network; overnight I-17 closures planned; Bestpass acquires HVUT e-filing firm.
November 29, 2022
livestock truck
ELD mandate and rising crash rates -- cause or just correlation?
The question of cause and effect around the ELD mandate is certainly a conversation starter for owner-operators. Attendant to Matt Cole’s recent ELDs/safety reporting, these multiple voices offering perspective where the rubber meets the road.
November 25, 2022
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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
Dry van parked
One more day to comment on electronic truck ID proposal
Operators can file comments through Tuesday on FMCSA's notice seeking feedback on a potential proposal to require unique electronic IDs on every truck. Also: New York alters HOS for in-state fuel haulers; I-81 rest area reopening delayed.
November 21, 2022
office behind computer screens checking truck weight
Two Houston-based carriers shut down by FMCSA
PAC Express began operating after FMCSA initiated a compliance investigation on Texas Interstate Express. The compliance audit stemmed from numerous driver and vehicle violations.
November 18, 2022
Closed sign on truck
Former Border Patrol officer charged with hiring illegal immigrants as truck drivers
The former Border Patrol agent operated a trucking company and allegedly used his knowledge from the Border Patrol to falsify documents and hire illegal immigrants. Also: Thanksgiving cargo theft warning; new Love's in Ohio.
November 18, 2022
Person in handcuffs
Brake Safety Week nets 5,000 out-of-service violations
Just over 13% over trucks inspected during the week-long blitz were parked for critical brake-related violations. Also: Used-truck sales fell 10% in October from September; Colorado warns of early-morning sun glare potentially closing I-70 Eastbound.
November 16, 2022
Brakes inspection
HOS, blue lights incompatible with good sleep. Here's how to push back
Top docs studying sleep agree on one thing: Trucking's hours of service regulations, and the growing need to be constantly looking at screens, don't set OTR operators up for good sleep or health. There are paths, however, to better rest.
November 16, 2022
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In Australia, road hazards from wild animals are common -- you’ll notice guards on the fronts of most trucks. Plentiful numbers of kangaroos, wild pigs and wombats can be an ever-present problem in Australia.
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