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Trump wins, trucking congratulates him and pushes pro-trucking legislation
After Donald Trump's big win on Election Day, trucking groups generally struck a congratulatory tone and immediately pushed for a repeal of the Federal Excise Tax and to block speed limiters. Some were hopeful of positive economic results.
November 6, 2024
Trump's headed back to the White House: Here's a recap of his first term
Trump's first term was eventful for trucking's owner-operators, from implementation of the ELD mandate finalized under Obama to new HOS flexibilities and the COVID-19 pandemic garnering attention to brokered-freight transparency, and much more.
October 9, 2024
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October 17, 2024
FMCSA gives update on broker transparency rulemaking delay
FMCSA said it's still working on a rulemaking to update 49 CFR 371.3 -- which requires brokers to share transaction records, including what the shipper paid, with carriers -- but the political climate probably isn't making it any easier.
November 5, 2024
Regulations
FMCSA seeks to delay long-awaited rule aimed at brokers who 'do not intend to pay' carriers
After whiffing on a broker transarency update in October, FMCSA is proposing to delay the compliance date for a variety of another broker-related rule's provisions. Also: Mack recalls 60K trucks over recalled ECUs; Orange EV terminal tractors recalled.
November 4, 2024
Regulations
FMCSA 'do your damn job' on broker transparency: OOIDA
FMCSA stated last year its goal of acting on the broker transparency front in the month of October. The agency did not respond to Overdrive queries about apparent delay as the calendar advanced to November.
November 1, 2024
Regulations
CARB clarifies enforcement of zero-emission truck reg
In advance of a potential EPA waiver, and as a result of a lawsuit from WSTA, California emissions regulators have clarified how the Advanced Clean Fleets reg could be retroactivley enforced, apparently with no leniency for dray operators, unlike others.
October 31, 2024
Equipment
126K Volvo trucks recalled as part of massive Bendix ECU recall
Bendix recently recalled 445K ECUs for an issue that could cause certain safety functions to stop working. Volvo's recall includes trucks with that specific ECU installed. Also: New drayage EV leasing program; HHG moving scheme; more.
October 30, 2024
Regulations
FMCSA gets an earful about bad brokers, enforcement from its 'worst critic'
FMCSA's registration director, Ken Riddle, spoke at the Broker-Carrier Summit and explained plans for the "bad brokers" lurking in the agency's registration system.
October 30, 2024
Equipment
Cummins X15 fuel pump issue extends to Paccar trucks
Paccar is recalling more than 5,600 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks equipped with recalled Cummins X15 engines. Also: Mack Granite trucks recalled for non-compliant tires; Load One acquires Ohio-based expediter; two new Love's add 206 truck parking spaces.
October 28, 2024
Regulations
Trucking's driver shortage assertions 'spurious': New compensation report on safety, retention
Research conducted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine looked at how truck driver pay and methods of pay impact driver safety and retention. In doing so, questions were raised about the industry's "driver shortage" assertions.
October 25, 2024
Business
I-95 closures next weekend | Trucking conditions improved through late Summer
Despite recent improvement, FTR's Trucking Conditions Index remained negative and is forecast to remain negative to neutral into 2025. Also: I-95 lane closures planned in Rhode Island for the next two weekends; fleet seeks brake lighting waiver.
October 25, 2024
Regulations
Roll-back wrecker, tractor-trailer tangle on exit ramp: Preventable?
The roll-back wrecker's operator had other things in mind than the trucker's smooth passage down the ramp. Could the crash have been anything other than "non-preventable?" Find out here.
October 25, 2024
Parking
Truck parking projects in three states get millions in funding
Truck parking is the primary focus of projects receiving DOT grant money in Ohio and Wisconsin, and is part of a larger infrastructure project in Nevada. Also: FMCSA renews HOS, alternative securement, warning-flag requirement exemptions.
October 23, 2024
Regulations
FMCSA says fighting fraud will improve safety, with first look at new registration system
FMCSA top brass seemed to elevate the fight against fraud to a full blown safety issue and top priority at a "stakeholder day" first-look tour of a newly modernized registration system.
October 23, 2024
Business
Diesel down, rates up | More time to comment on split-sleeper exemption
Diesel's down and rates are up in the most recent week, with fuel wiping out recent gains and rates seeing a post-hurricane bump. Also: FMCSA reopens comment period on fleet's split-sleeper waiver; big fines for trucks in national park; more.
October 22, 2024
Business
Cargo theft up in third quarter compared to 2023
CargoNet reported a 14% year-over-year increase in cargo theft in Q3, but a 1.6% decline from Q2. Also: Vision Systems North America seeks extension for mirror-alternative camera waiver; Freightliner dealer celebrates 70 years.
October 21, 2024
Business
OOIDA calls out Carrier411 enabling brokers 'blackballing motor carriers on hearsay'
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association calls for giving carriers a voice on the Carrier411 legacy "carrier vetting" platform, after that company made changes to its consequential FreightGuard reporting system for brokers earlier this month.
October 21, 2024
Life
I-40 reopening could take 'months or years': DOT Secretary Buttigieg
Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg gave a press conference in North Carolina laying out the timeline and uncertainties surrounding the rebuilding of I-40 after Helene's path of destruction.
October 18, 2024
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