Regulations: Page 2

DOT announces annual increase to fines for regs violations
Law requires DOT agencies, including FMCSA, to issue annual inflation-based adjustments to fines for violations of regulations. Also: New Peterbilt dealership in Georgia; Women in Trucking launches 2023 gender diversity survey.
January 5, 2023
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Georgia city latest to ban truck parking at homes
Truck drivers in Macon, Georgia, can no longer park their rigs at their homes as of Jan. 1. Also: Nebraska extends emergency HOS waiver for fuel haulers; Drivewyze, Bestpass partner to help carriers control toll costs.
January 4, 2023
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FMCSA proposing new broker, freight forwarder financial responsibility regs
The proposals would ultimately benefit motor carriers, FMCSA said, by making sure brokers and freight forwarders maintain $75,000 in financial security and allowing FMCSA to suspend brokers' authority if not maintained.
January 4, 2023
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California's pre-2010 engine ban takes effect
As of Jan. 1, approximately 76,000 trucks with 2009-and-older engines are now prohibited from registering in the state. Also: The 11th annual Ohio Vintage Truck Reunion in Ashland set for June; latest Highway Angel.
January 3, 2023
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FMCSA again grants hours of service flexibility, paper logs for fireworks haulers around July 4
FMCSA delivered a high degree of duty flexibility around the holiday to 32 of the American Pyrotechnics Association's 45 member companies, also allowing paper logs. Also: NY State Thruway service areas closing in part -- fuel, parking will remain open.
December 30, 2022
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Survive a heart attack, fight freight fraud, button up the business: 2022 on Overdrive Radio
Another day, another year nearly in the books. Today, our annual podcast year-in-review, a big one for trucking as an owner-operator, with absolutely huge challenges. Run back through 2022 to spark a new idea or two, renew old goals.
December 30, 2022
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Prospective CDL holders in remote Alaska get entry-level-training relief
A new exemption allows the state of Alaska to waive specified portions of the CDL skills test for drivers in 14 defined geographical areas. Also: Latest Highway Angel "did what needed to be done"; Ohio Vintage Truck Reunion 2023 dates set.
December 29, 2022
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FMCSA's new agenda, diesel's wild ride and the owner-ops who braved a 'bloodbath'
An ongoing pandemic, a raging foreign war, and diesel prices on a high-flying rollercoaster ride marked the year 2022, sure to go down as one of the most volatile in trucking's recent history. Track back through the most-read stories in this review.
December 28, 2022
No image defined the owner-operator experience of 2022 quite like the prototype suggested by this one, showing rarely seen per-gallon fuel costs and and gaudy totals. A similar series of photos shared around on social media prompted Overdrive's Gary Buchs in August to drill down into strategies to do more than just live with the all the horror around high fuel.
New York fuel tax break ending Jan. 1
The seven-month suspension of excise and state sales taxes on fuel in New York is set to end Sunday. Also: CloudTrucks rolls out new tools for owner-ops using its platform; NTSB renews calls to implement "Most Wanted" safety recommendations.
December 28, 2022
fuel price
In favor of speed limiters: One owner-op's economic, safety case
Hear from an owner-op who swears by governing his truck at 58 mph, and how it's saved not just money and fuel, but potentially lives and headaches as well.
December 26, 2022
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Used-truck prices, freight volumes down substantially
Pricing fell with demand for used trucks, as weakening freight markets/the economy have taken some wind out of trucking's sails. Also: FMCSA denies request from large carriers to allow hair drug test results to be reported to Clearinghouse.
December 23, 2022
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FMCSA grants HOS waivers for heating-fuel haulers in 45 states
Haulers of propane, natural gas and heating oil are waived from the maximum driving time limits. Also: FMCSA denied driver training schools exemptions from regs requiring two years of experience for trainers; fleet's big haul for charities.
December 22, 2022
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Cargo theft indicators flashing red for the holidays
Through the middle of December, cargo thefts are up 40% year-over year, and those numbers are expected to rise through the holidays. Also: Winter weather prompts hours waivers in four states; diesel hits lowest average since February; more.
December 21, 2022
CargoNet holiday 2022 warning
Trucking groups slam 'challenging' new EPA rule that slashes truck emissions limits
EPA's updated emission standards for heavy-duty commercial vehicles for the 2027 model year holds trucks to an emissions standard that is more than 80% lower than current regs.
December 20, 2022
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Wyoming propane haulers get hours of service relief
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has suspended maximum drive time hours for propane haulers in the state. Also: Knight-Swift gets first autonomous truck; New York-based Frank's Vacuum Truck Service acquired.
December 19, 2022
Propane tanker truck on highway
Texas DPS resumes enhanced inspections at border
Similar inspections earlier this year snarled cross-border operations and were halted after about two weeks. Also: Omnitracs/XRS ELDs now Canada-certified; Yokohama recalling drive, trailer tires; three new Love's open in Iowa, Illinois and California.
December 16, 2022
Mexico border trucks
Bill requiring bathroom access for truck drivers introduced in U.S. House
The bipartisan legislation would require businesses, including shippers/receivers, to give drivers access to the facility's restrooms. Also: USPS contractor arrested and charged after crash that killed five; free registration for 2023 MATS now open.
December 15, 2022
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Trucking groups, owner-ops generally opposed to Biden DOL's contractor rule changes
The Department of Labor is looking to rescind changes made by the Trump DOL to how workers are classified under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Owner-operators made clear in comments, however, that the proposal would do more harm than good.
December 15, 2022
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