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Business
Bipartisan bill to repeal FET reintroduced in Congress
The American Truck Dealers (ATD) announced Thursday support for the “Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2023,” a bill reintroduced in both chambers of Congress Wednesday that would repeal the Federal Excise Tax (FET) on medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
March 9, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA closes investigation into autonomous truck crash
Autonomous truck maker TuSimple, whose driving system was involved in a single-vehicle crash last year, did not receive any penalties from FMCSA. Also: CFI driver named Highway Angel of the Year; TCA names drivers of the year.
March 8, 2023
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Hours of Service
HOS carve-out for specialized carriers beyond the 30-minute break exemption?
"Why not have a regulation for super-load drivers" distinct from garden-variety hours of service for the rest of trucking? The question was posed as part of a panel discussion last week that foregrounded hours difficulties for heavy-specialized carriers.
March 8, 2023
Overdrive Extra
Ohio, Arizona hazmat disasters hold lessons for owners, carriers in the fight against safety complacency
In the wake of the high-profile Ohio train derailment, and later hazmat spill from a dry van that closed I-10 for a day in Arizona, Overdrive contributor Gary Buchs urges owner-operators to fight against safety complacency that can come with success.
March 8, 2023
Life
HHG mover sentenced after fraud scheme | Love's founder passes at 85
Tom Love, who founded Love's Travel Stops in 1964 with his wife, Judy, passed away Tuesday. Also: HHG mover sentenced for fraud scheme; Bestpass, Comdata partner on permitting; 3PL acquires Illinois-based fleet.
March 7, 2023
Regulations
Carriers believe broker regs proposal a step 'in the right direction'
At once, many illustrate the proposed rules on brokers' financial requirements don't go far enough. Several brokers, however, think the proposal is outside FMCSA's purview. FMCSA will host a public listening session at MATS on the issue.
March 7, 2023
Parking
FMCSA tightens reporting of drivers' drug and alcohol violation history
FMCSA's Hutcheson said the new reporting structure will notify employers when there has been a change from a previous employer to a driver's drug and alcohol violation history.
March 7, 2023
Regulations
Opposition to Biden's new Labor Secretary pick builds | 60K trucks recalled over steering
Julie Su, who has served as Deputy Secretary of the Department of Labor since July 2021, previously supported AB 5 while working in California, OOIDA said. Also: Daimler recalling 60K trucks; Two undercoat products; CVSA hosting healthy eating webinar.
March 6, 2023
Life
$4 million worth of narcotics seized from trailer in Arizona
Troopers found more than $4 million worth of suspected meth, fentanyl and cocaine during recent stop. Also: Comment period on proposed broker financial regs changes closes Monday; Arizona sidelines trucks during enforcement blitz; more.
March 3, 2023
Regulations
Trucker seeks permanent hours of service exemption
Truck driver and Army veteran John Olier is petitioning FMCSA for an exemption from several hours of service provisions. Also: Two states looking to tame nuclear verdicts; new trucking group heading to Washington looking to preserve IC model.
March 2, 2023
Regulations
Safety ratings: FMCSA on the verge of reconsidering current system
FMCSA's Associate Policy Administrator Larry Minor this week revealed plans for a possible rulemaking around the safety rating system, with the agency planning to seek carrier input later this year on how to improve the system.
March 2, 2023
Regulations
Inspectors focusing on anti-lock brakes, cargo securement during Roadcheck blitz
The annual 72-hour International Roadcheck inspection blitz will be held May 16-18. Also: ATRI asks for owner-operators' 2022 operational costs; Carrier Transicold's new CARB-compliant reefer unit now available.
March 1, 2023
Regulations
CVSA's new out-of-service criteria: What owner-ops need to know
This year's updates to the CVSA's out-of-service criteria mostly benefit operators with somewhat "less stringent" OOS conditions in place around drugs and the logbook.
March 1, 2023
Regulations
New FMCSA Deputy Administrator sworn in
The agency's former Chief Counsel, Earl Adams Jr., will oversee various aspects of its operations. Also: Truck driver named 38th Goodyear Highway Hero; 8,000 medium-duty Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks recalled; TA launches new restaurant concept.
February 27, 2023
Regulations
Michigan adjusts spring weight restrictions
Michigan DOT has updated the area of the state currently under spring weight restrictions. Also: Bestpass partnering with CDL legal services firm; latest Highway Angel.
February 24, 2023
Equipment
Trucking groups again call for repeal of truck excise tax
Several trucking organizations penned a letter to Congressional leaders seeking a repeal of the Federal Excise Tax on heavy-duty trucks. Also: Spot market demand falling as rates flat; former safety manager sentenced in illegal tank repair scheme; more.
February 23, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA rejects another HOS exemption, as split-sleeper flexibility sought
Another driver is seeking an exemption -- this time to allow a 5/5 sleeper-berth split. Also: Carrier's H-2B application to hire 10 foreign drivers denied; DAT notes 'unusual activity,' needed password reset; I-75 closure in MI; latest Highway Angel.
February 22, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA denies small fleet's hours of service exemption request
Flat Top Transport's request for a four-month HOS waiver denied. Also: Six more sentenced in New Orleans staged-accident fraud scheme; Daimler recalls 70,000 trucks for brake corrosion, bunk issues; Uber Freight helping deploy electric trucks.
February 21, 2023
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