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Trucking attorneys: Broker transparency needed to fight fraud
When Convoy went bankrupt, dozens of carriers got stiffed on millions of dollars. A few prominent transportation lawyers argue that broker transparency could end that kind of abuse.
March 13, 2025
Life
Former truck driver guilty of SS, food-stamp fraud | AI lift for a usage-based trucking insurer
The former driver pleaded guilty to charges of fraud related to a scheme to obtain Social Security, unemployment and food stamp benefits. Also: New avenue to usage-based insurance; former HHG moving company employees ordered to pay restitution for fraud.
March 13, 2025
Regulations
EPA reconsidering Biden-era 'Clean Trucks Plan'
EPA announced Wednesday it will reconsider the Phase 3 GHG regs for heavy-duty trucks and the 2022 Low-NOx rule for trucks -- both set to take effect with model year 2027 engines.
March 12, 2025
Regulations
Hours relief extended for live chicken haulers | Split speeds in New Mexico?
FMCSA has extended a regional emergency declaration allowing more flexible hours of service rules for drivers hauling live chickens from areas affected by bird flu to unaffected areas. Also: New Mexico eyes lower speed limit for trucks; more.
March 12, 2025
Regulations
Trucking company, WSTA among petitioners to overturn EPA waiver
Pennsylvania-based H.R. Ewell and the Western States Trucking Association are among petitioners seeking to overturn the EPA's waiver for CARB's Omnibus Low-NOx rule. Also: NYC looks to expand weigh-in-motion use; Orange EV expands warranty.
March 11, 2025
Voices
Carrier lease-purchases: Let’s not just throw the baby out with the bathwater
NASTC President David Owen sees the FMCSA Truck Leasing Task Force's recommendation to abolish carrier lease-purchases as a "typical bureaucratic one-size-fits-all, throw-the-baby-out-with-the-bathwater, knee-jerk reaction" to a complicated situation.
March 11, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA provisionally renews HOS relief for railroad-support companies
The companies have been allowed to operate under an hours of service waiver when responding to "unplanned events" that occur outside of or beyond normal work hours. Also: Women in Trucking's Driver of the Year finalists.
March 10, 2025
Regulations
Former FHWA chief counsel tapped to lead FMCSA
Adrienne Camire, who served as Chief Counsel for the Federal Highway Administration during Trump's first term, was appointed Friday as the Deputy Administrator and Acting Administrator of the FMCSA.
March 7, 2025
Regulations
Trucker overtime pay legislation revived | Missouri bills take on predatory towing
Missouri lawmakers are considering a crackdown on predatory towing through a bill that would allow truckers to file complaints over egregious bills. Also: Bill to eliminate carriers' overtime pay exemption reintroduced; CVSA IDEA noms sought.
March 6, 2025
Regulations
Emissions deletes net small fleet $101K worth in fines, probation | I-40 closures out West
An Oregon-based fleet and its owner were sentenced to probation and a fine for deleting emissions on 13 trucks. Also: I-40 overnight closures planned out West; Drivewyze slowdown, congestion alerts now available in Tennessee.
March 5, 2025
Regulations
DOT Secretary Sean Duffy 'held a CDL' for 30 years
The new Department of Transportation leader has held a CDL for a long time, but his spokespeople wouldn't say if he'd done any trucking work. Elsewhere at DOT, the trucking agenda and DOGE efforts take shape.
March 4, 2025
Business
Treasury suspends small-business ownership reporting requirement
The U.S. Treasury said it wouldn't impose penalties associated with Beneficial Ownership Information reporting under the current requirements for U.S. entities. A new rule proposal could change the Corporate Transparency Act's regulatory scope.
March 4, 2025
Regulations
Trump's tariffs on Canadian, Mexican imports mostly suspended after briefly being in effect
A 25% tariff on most imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10% increase on Chinese goods took effect, many then paused again. Also: House passes bill requiring USPS to monitor trucking contractor crashes; Highway Angel helps extinguish truck fire.
March 4, 2025
Regulations
State bill would criminalize non-citizen, unauthorized truck drivers
A new bill would ban commercial vehicle drivers operating in Arkansas who aren't U.S. citizens or who do not hold a valid U.S. CDL, impounding the trucks and hitting individual drivers with $5,000 fines and fleets with double that.
March 3, 2025
Regulations
TQL sued over transparency, contract waivers FMCSA told the broker to drop
Pink Cheetah Express' showdown with TQL reached a new level, with a legal battle brewing that could impact the future of broker transparency in trucking.
February 28, 2025
Regulations
‘You’re on your own’: Cargo theft, fraud challenges aired in Congress
During a Senate subcommittee hearing Thursday, trucking representatives offered recommendations on ways Congress can assist FMCSA, law enforcement and others in fighting freight fraud and cargo theft.
February 28, 2025
Hours of Service
Roadcheck looms in May with focus on hours of service, tires
The annual inspection blitz, set for May 13-15, will focus on drivers' records of duty status for hours of service and tires as its two areas of emphasis, in addition to the standard Level I and other inspections.
February 27, 2025
Equipment
New bill in Senate would repeal, replace emissions regs, revoke Calif. waivers
New legislation would repeal the Phase 3 greenhouse gas emissions regs on heavy-duty trucks and replace them with new standards. It would also end state-by-state emissions standards and do away with new and existing Clean Air Act waivers.
February 26, 2025
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