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1K more parking spots coming to network | Lawsuit against DOL over Biden contractor rule dismissed
Colt & Joe Trucking sued DOL last April over the rollback of a Trump-era contractor classification rule. Also: Love's planning 20 new locations, 1,000 new truck parking spaces this year; profit analysis, consulting now part of accounting firm's service.
January 23, 2025
Task force calls for ban on carriers' truck lease-purchase programs
FMCSA's Truck Leasing Task Force, in its required report to Congress, said it found “the costs and harms of lease-purchase programs are so great" they shouldn't be allowed. Otherwise, the report recommended improvements to protect operators.
January 22, 2025
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January 15, 2025
OOIDA to FMCSA: Don't let brokers win the transparency fight
The owner-operator business association posted official comment praising FMCSA's proposal to make a rule demanding freight brokers provide rate transparency to carriers and shippers, but also pointed out flaws that could defeat its purpose.
January 21, 2025
Regulations
Regulatory freeze among Trump's first actions
The freeze, typical for a new administration, stops agencies from proposing or finalizing rules and requires them to withdraw rules not yet published. Also: Truck tonnage down in December; two Missouri rest areas closing, with truck parking staying open.
January 21, 2025
Regulations
Evasive maneuver in snow mangles trucker's bumper: Preventable?
With two feet of snow having laid a thick coat of icy rutting along Rambler Road, trucker John Doe took action to avoid an oncoming dump truck sliding his way, partially in his lane, only to ram the snowbank to his right and damage the tractor.
January 20, 2025
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'Bad for road safety': Coalition wants Trump to abandon speed-limiter effort
A group of associations in trucking and other industries penned a letter to Trump asking him to abandon FMCSA's effort to mandate speed limiters. Also: Truck driver involved in fatal human smuggling attempt pleads guilty; more.
January 17, 2025
Regulations
Broker transparency: The final call for comments
Ahead of the formal comment period for FMCSA's broker transparency proposal closing Tuesday, January 21, this look at docket commentary revealed argument for and against the proposal.
January 17, 2025
Regulations
Broker transparency: 8 in 10 owner-operators predict positive impacts for rates
With FMCSA closing its comment period on increased broker transparency, a look at what hundreds of owner-operators really think about the transparency issue, from freight rates to carrier rights.
January 16, 2025
Regulations
Trump's DOT Secretary nominee completes non-contentious committee hearing
During the hearing, Duffy fielded questions from Senators on the committee regarding issues in their respective districts, as well as issues facing the nation as a whole, related to infrastructure, safety across different modes of transportation and more.
January 15, 2025
Business
Used-truck sales, spot rates surge to close 2024
Preliminary data from ACT Research showed that used Class 8 retail sales volumes were up 23% in December. Also: Spot rates up over holidays; Michigan CDL school seeks waiver for under-21 trainees; new truck-friendly health clinic opens in Tennessee.
January 15, 2025
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Truckers' top 5 priorities for the incoming Trump administration
There's plenty owner-operators want rolled back by the incoming government -- FMCSA's speed-limiter mandate, aggressive EPA regs -- yet also clear acknowledgement of the role of government in parking infrastructure, broker transparency regs, and more.
January 15, 2025
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CARB backs away from ACF emissions rule, withdrawing waiver request
California withdrew its request for Environmental Protection Agency waivers that would have allowed the state to enact emissions limits that exceed federal standards as the sun sets on President Joe Biden's administration. Trucking applauded the move.
January 15, 2025
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Nationwide hours of service exemption for these truckers | Concealed-carry reciprocity in new bill
FMCSA has declared a Regional Emergency Declaration for the Lower 48 and D.C. Also: House bill would create nationwide concealed carry permit reciprocity; Bay & Bay expands into over-dimensional, heavy-haul flatbed freight.
January 14, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA sued over warning-device exemption denial
Autonomous truck tech developer Aurora is suing the agency after being denied an exemption from the requirement that drivers place warning triangles when stopped at roadside. FMCSA has also signaled intent to study the safety impacts of warning triangles.
January 14, 2025
Regulations
New York brings the hammer down on overheight trucks
The New York State Thruway Authority conducted an enforcement blitz during the fourth quarter with a focus on overheight trucks to cut down on bridge strikes. Also: 550 pounds of cocaine found during roadside inspection; latest Highway Angel.
January 13, 2025
Regulations
Fuel, livestock haulers get HOS relief in Tennessee | Trucks, trailers hit bankruptcy auction
The Volunteer State is the latest to go under an emergency declaration for winter weather. Also: Dozens of trucks, trailers set for bankruptcy auction; updated Nikola BEVs surpass 1 million in-service miles; Oregon trailer dealer acquired by Utility.
January 10, 2025
Life
Truck drivers sue state over Second Amendment rights
Two truck drivers are suing the state of Minnesota for not recognizing their out-of-state firearms licenses. Also: Women in Trucking seeks nominees for Driver of the Year award.
January 9, 2025
Regulations
Daimler halting diesel sales in Oregon
Daimler Truck North America is pausing sales of internal combustion engines in Oregon due to issues with the state's Advanced Clean Trucks rule.
January 8, 2025
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Task force calls for ban on carriers' truck lease-purchase programs
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