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KSK ELD reinstated to FMCSA's registered devices list
A week after the device was revoked, FMCSA has reinstated it to the list of registered devices. Also: Love's opens a second location in Prescott, Arkansas; latest Highway Angel recognized for helping truckers after blow-overs.
September 22, 2023
KSK ELD mobile app
California's aggressive ZEV mandate backfiring at the ports?
California will ban new diesel trucks from operating at the ports beginning in 2024, but the ZEV mandate may spark the opposite impact by incentivizing fleets to buy diesel trucks now.
September 21, 2023
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FMCSA complaint reporting system needs overhaul: GAO
Congress' watchdog urged overhaul of FMCSA's National Consumer Complaint Database as well as new engagement efforts with motor carriers and truckers to help police bad actors.
September 20, 2023
GAO analysis of NCCDB complaints by complaint submitter type
Regulations
Teamsters call on Newsom to sign CA bill banning driverless trucks
Rally-goers Monday and Tuesday -- in Los Angeles and in Sacramento -- called on Gov. Newsom to sign AB 316. Also: Truck tonnage hauled remained flat July-August, down year over year; FTR webinar to provide food industry update
September 20, 2023
Teamsters photo supporting AB 316
Channel 19
Does Rail Safety Week have a truck-sized blind spot?
Rail Safety Week kicked off on Monday, with plenty of information for truck owners and operators on avoiding train collisions. One vital piece of information, however, remains lacking.
September 18, 2023
truck rail crossing
Electronic Logging Devices
Canadian ELD mandate: Intra-provincial enforcement, with two notable exceptions
Most provinces have adopted Canada's ELD mandate into their regulations for province-only truckers. Significantly, however, Alberta and Saskatchewan still have no plan to adopt.
September 15, 2023
Canada Truck
Equipment
Electric truck maker debuts new truck for port operations
The new Orange EV HUSK-e is intended for port operations, rail and intermodal sites, and other heavier duty applications. Also: Sheetz extends 35-cent diesel discount; new service will review dashcam footage; Trucker Path sweepstakes winners.
September 14, 2023
Orange EV HUSK-e
Electronic Logging Devices
Two more ELDs revoked by FMCSA
The agency on Thursday removed both Falcon ELD and KSK ELD from its list of Registered Devices. Operators using either device have until Nov. 13 to replace it with a compliant ELD, FMCSA said.
September 14, 2023
Falcon ELD
Regulations
Will autonomous trucks displace drivers? Congress holds hearing on impacts
A hearing held Wednesday by the House Highways and Transit Subcommittee heard from the ATA, the autonomous trucking industry and a safety advocate on the impacts of autonomous trucks on the trucking workforce, safety and more.
September 14, 2023
Aurora safety driver in Aurora autonomous truck
Equipment
Report: Half of commercial vehicles will be 'zero-emission' by 2040
ACT Research's new report estimates a significant uptick in battery-electric truck adoption beginning in 2027. Also: FMCSA awards grant money for parking, safety improvements; TFI acquires Vedder Transportation Group; more.
September 13, 2023
electric truck parking sign
Regulations
FMCSA proposes federal system for third-stage DataQs appeals
With a notice publishing September 14, FMCSA proposes reform to the appeals process for third-stage DataQs reviews -- or requests for change to a violation, crash or other information that have been rejected at least twice already.
September 13, 2023
truck weigh station inspection
Regulations
Are FMCSA and NHTSA skirting Congressional directive with AEB proposal?
Among larger trucking groups, OOIDA, CDL Drivers Unlimited, NASTC and others voiced displeasure with aspects of the proposed automatic emergency braking mandate.
September 12, 2023
AEB illustration of highway scene with stationary bobtail in breakdown lane
Regulations
California driverless vehicle ban heads to governor's desk
The bill that requires a driver in autonomous vehicles has passed the state's Assembly and Senate, under veto threat by Gov. Also: Debate over EPA's Phase 3 GHG regs; Spot market rates rise for third straight week; Iowa ag haulers get weight exemption.
September 12, 2023
Aurora autonomous tractor-trailer
Life
Texas owner-op wins Landstar's truck giveaway | Coop back open in Md.
Landstar-leased owner-operator Peter Perez, of Houston, Texas, won a 2024 Freightliner Cascadia at the company's annual BCO Appreciation Days. Also: Maryland reopens U.S. 1 weigh station; TA accepting Citizen Driver nominations.
September 8, 2023
2024 Freightliner Cascadia Landstar giveaway
Business
Convoy launches proactive fraud defense to fight double-broker networks
More automated defenses in load board and brokerage networks might more effectively detect risky entities and prevent them from engaging in commerce on the platforms. Convoy joined others this week, detailing its own efforts.
September 8, 2023
Convoy graphic carrier-network connection
Equipment
Emissions 'deletes': EPA fines Idaho diesel shops $1M, owner faces jail time
GDP Tuning and Custom Auto (together, Gorilla Performance) in Idaho were the latest diesel shops targeted in EPA's emissions "defeat" crackdown. Also: Rhode Island I-95 closures this weekend; Cummins, Daimler, Paccar partner on EV development.
September 7, 2023
Truck exhaust stack
Life
17 drivers named 'Transition Trucking' semi-finalists
The Transition Trucking award recognizes rookie truck drivers transitioning from military service. Also: Drivewyze adds traffic alerts in Delaware; driver named Highway Angel for helping trapped crash victim.
September 6, 2023
Transition Trucking Kenworth T680 Signature Edition
Regulations
AEBs ready for prime time? False-positive reports cast doubt
Numerous reports from operators suggest that automatic emergency braking technology, proposed by regulators to be mandated on new heavy trucks, is not up to the standard of safety necessary for an industry-wide rollout.
August 18, 2023
Angle iron load shifted into back of truck cab automatic emergency braking
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