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Calif. bill requiring drivers in autonomous trucks advances
The bill, which would require a safety driver in all autonomous trucks in the state, passed the state assembly and moves to the senate. Also: Port of Oakland closed Friday over labor dispute; C.H. Robinson recognizes top carriers; more.
June 2, 2023
Aurora autonomous truck
Sens., Reps push for OIG task force on double brokering, other fraud
A recent letter signed by five U.S. Senators and three House reps urges DOT Inspector General to work with the DOJ and the FMCSA to explore a permanent task force dedicated to issues of fraud in brokered and other freight markets.
June 2, 2023
Hacking Double Brokerage Fraud
Transfix streamlining carrier onboarding with Highway compliance checks
The Transfix brokerage's partnership with Highway hopes to reduce fraud and improve the onboarding process for greater speed, confidence. Also: Former fleet owner, manager charged for allegedly stealing freight; benefits of pre-filing Form 2290.
June 1, 2023
truck backing to dock
NHTSA investigating 'false positive' automatic braking events in certain Freightliner, Western Star trucks
The agency is investigating AEB systems in 2017-2022 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700 trucks for alleged unnecessary emergency braking events. Also: More truck parking in West Memphis; FMCSA launches human trafficking awareness campaign.
May 31, 2023
Freightliner Cascadia
What happens to my CDL after a stroke or seizure?
Fortunately, current medical certification practice recognizes that there are degrees of severity for both conditions, and in many less-extreme stroke/seizure cases -- the majority -- you will in fact be able to resume your trucking career.
May 31, 2023
trucking law: what happens to my cdl after a stroke or seizure
Group of senators ask EPA to withdraw Phase 3 greenhouse gas regs
A group of 27 U.S. senators last week penned a letter to the EPA voicing concerns over the agency's Phase 3 greenhouse gas regulations on heavy-duty trucks. Also: Lighting recalls for International, Western Star trucks; latest Highway Angel
May 30, 2023
truck on highway
House rep takes to the trucking social airwaves amid 'hectic' week in D.C.
Taking calls from operators, Rep. Mike Collins expressed measures of support for a block on FMCSA's pursuit of speed limiters as well as further hours of service flexibilities, yet tied many trucking issues to the litigious nature of society today.
May 26, 2023
video call with mike collins, john grosvenor, shawn mitchell,and tracy
Nearly 800 trucks sidelined during unannounced inspection blitz
CVSA's annual unannounced Brake Safety Day, this year held April 19, saw 773 trucks placed out of service. Also: ACT reports that, while rates are still in favor of shippers, a rebalancing is underway; latest Highway Angel.
May 26, 2023
PBBT brakes inspection
St. Paul, Minnesota, officially bans truck parking
Beginning next year, St. Paul will join its Twin Cities neighbor in banning truck parking on city streets. Also: Washington state to require bathroom access for truckers; HHG mover pleads guilty to scheme; new Sheetz location offers diesel, parking.
May 25, 2023
No truck parking sign
Not comprehensive enough: Trucking responds to FMCSA's proposed CSA-scores changes
The proposed changes to FMCSA's CSA Safety Measurement System miss the mark to varying degrees, depending on which trucking organization you ask. Some are generally supportive, while others feel they will make no difference and ignore underlying issues.
May 25, 2023
Driver inspection
Truck parking funding, weight flexibility bills advance in House
The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee advanced Tuesday a bundle of bills focused on supply chain challenges, including $755 million for truck parking projects, CDL testing flexibility, weight limit flexibility for certain haulers and more.
May 24, 2023
truck parking lot
Another Minnesota city eyes truck parking ban
St. Paul's city council is considering new ordinance that would extend its truck parking ban from only residential areas to any street in the city. Also: Progressive Insurance offering roadside assistance coverage; Broker joins Volvo autonomous program.
May 24, 2023
No truck parking sign
House votes in favor of EPA emission regs rollback
The U.S. House on Tuesday joined its counterparts in the Senate in passing legislation to roll back EPA emission regulations slated to impact heavy-duty tractors in model year 2027.
May 23, 2023
Smog Haze Pollution
Caught at Roadcheck: 2023 inspection fails
How not to do it: With Roadcheck in the books for the year, a few states put forth some of the worst equipment and driver failures they saw. You might think of these as "negative reinforcement," as it were, of your own safe practices.
May 23, 2023
iowa roadcheck drug bust
Coalition opposes heavier trucks
The Coalition Against Bigger Trucks, which includes OOIDA and the Teamsters, penned a letter to House leaders in opposition to any increased-weight legislation. Also: Ohio fleet to make country's first paid platooning haul; Trimac acquires small fleet.
May 19, 2023
EASE Logistics semi truck
TA closes deal with BP | Freight-fraud prevention tactics highlighted
The $1.3 billion purchase officially wrapped on May 15. Also: Truckstop begins weekly freight fraud prevention series May 19; legislation looks to boost participation in under-21 interstate pilot program; small fleet acquired by Eagle Transport.
May 18, 2023
BP and TA co-branded gas station
'It's unconscionable' overtime pay not required: Operator to driver-compensation committee
Members from OOIDA and CDL Drivers Unlimited spoke Tuesday to the Transportation Research Board committee responsible for conducting FMCSA's driver compensation study. Also: MCSAC meeting next month; FMCSA names new governmental affairs director.
May 17, 2023
trucks in construction zone
CTA, OOIDA mount new argument against AB 5 contractor law
While new arguments are being filed in the case against California's restrictive independent contractor law, a preliminary injunction hearing is effectively on hold and the rule's application to trucking remains in place.
May 17, 2023
California highway
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