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House rep takes to the trucking social airwaves amid 'hectic' week in D.C.
Taking calls from operators, Rep. Mike Collins expressed measures of support for a block on FMCSA's pursuit of speed limiters as well as further hours of service flexibilities, yet tied many trucking issues to the litigious nature of society today.
May 26, 2023
Equipment
Nearly 800 trucks sidelined during unannounced inspection blitz
CVSA's annual unannounced Brake Safety Day, this year held April 19, saw 773 trucks placed out of service. Also: ACT reports that, while rates are still in favor of shippers, a rebalancing is underway; latest Highway Angel.
May 26, 2023
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February 19, 2025
Parking
St. Paul, Minnesota, officially bans truck parking
Beginning next year, St. Paul will join its Twin Cities neighbor in banning truck parking on city streets. Also: Washington state to require bathroom access for truckers; HHG mover pleads guilty to scheme; new Sheetz location offers diesel, parking.
May 25, 2023
Regulations
Not comprehensive enough: Trucking responds to FMCSA's proposed CSA-scores changes
The proposed changes to FMCSA's CSA Safety Measurement System miss the mark to varying degrees, depending on which trucking organization you ask. Some are generally supportive, while others feel they will make no difference and ignore underlying issues.
May 25, 2023
Regulations
Truck parking funding, weight flexibility bills advance in House
The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee advanced Tuesday a bundle of bills focused on supply chain challenges, including $755 million for truck parking projects, CDL testing flexibility, weight limit flexibility for certain haulers and more.
May 24, 2023
Parking
Another Minnesota city eyes truck parking ban
St. Paul's city council is considering new ordinance that would extend its truck parking ban from only residential areas to any street in the city. Also: Progressive Insurance offering roadside assistance coverage; Broker joins Volvo autonomous program.
May 24, 2023
Regulations
House votes in favor of EPA emission regs rollback
The U.S. House on Tuesday joined its counterparts in the Senate in passing legislation to roll back EPA emission regulations slated to impact heavy-duty tractors in model year 2027.
May 23, 2023
Channel 19
Caught at Roadcheck: 2023 inspection fails
How not to do it: With Roadcheck in the books for the year, a few states put forth some of the worst equipment and driver failures they saw. You might think of these as "negative reinforcement," as it were, of your own safe practices.
May 23, 2023
Regulations
Coalition opposes heavier trucks
The Coalition Against Bigger Trucks, which includes OOIDA and the Teamsters, penned a letter to House leaders in opposition to any increased-weight legislation. Also: Ohio fleet to make country's first paid platooning haul; Trimac acquires small fleet.
May 19, 2023
Business
TA closes deal with BP | Freight-fraud prevention tactics highlighted
The $1.3 billion purchase officially wrapped on May 15. Also: Truckstop begins weekly freight fraud prevention series May 19; legislation looks to boost participation in under-21 interstate pilot program; small fleet acquired by Eagle Transport.
May 18, 2023
Business
'It's unconscionable' overtime pay not required: Operator to driver-compensation committee
Members from OOIDA and CDL Drivers Unlimited spoke Tuesday to the Transportation Research Board committee responsible for conducting FMCSA's driver compensation study. Also: MCSAC meeting next month; FMCSA names new governmental affairs director.
May 17, 2023
Regulations
CTA, OOIDA mount new argument against AB 5 contractor law
While new arguments are being filed in the case against California's restrictive independent contractor law, a preliminary injunction hearing is effectively on hold and the rule's application to trucking remains in place.
May 17, 2023
Business
Diesel's national average tumbles below $4/gallon
Fuel price averages hit less than $4 a gallon, and used truck sales fell considerably in April amid tough market conditions. Also: Right to repair legislation gains momentum, high-school CDL program support, and FMCSA's women of trucking board meets.
May 16, 2023
Regulations
CVSA inspection bulletins clarify issues with braking aids, tire inflation systems
Just before Roadcheck begins (Tuesday), CVSA issued bulletins to inspectors regarding hill-start aid systems and automatic tire inflation systems. Also: New Iowa law protects fleets from certain nuclear verdicts; medium-duty Internationals recalled.
May 15, 2023
Regulations
Advocacy groups voice opposition to anti-speed-limiter legislation
A coalition of seven crash victims' advocacy orgs and a fleet group penned a letter to members of the House transport committee urging opposition to a bill that would block speed limiters. Also: Pilot donates $100k to veterans org; latest Highway Angel.
May 12, 2023
Voices
The fight over EPA Phase 3 emissions regs
An environmental activist backs (a little) off her organization's more fiery claims about truck makers as the EPA considers strict new emissions regs amid push toward ZEVs.
May 12, 2023
Life
California investigators bust $150 million cargo theft ring
CHP’s operation led to multiple arrests, the recovery of more than $50 million in stolen merchandise and 20 stolen trailers, and more. Also: BP's acquisition of TA approved; man sentenced for PPP fraud for fake trucking company; 2290 filing discounts.
May 11, 2023
CSA's Data Trail
The toughest 10 states for load-securement violations: Are you Roadcheck-ready?
The blitz is here. Next week May 16-18 will see ramped-up enforcement focused on ABS-system violations and securement. Find what 2022 data says about just where to expect close cargo focus, and securement tips from a veteran.
May 11, 2023
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