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Regulations
House rep intros measure to overturn latest EPA regs
Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas) filed a joint resolution last week that would nullify EPA's heavy-duty emissions regs set to take effect in 2027. Also: I-26 rest area temporarily closing; Utah trucking company owners plead guilty in bribery scheme; more.
April 11, 2023
Equipment
Diesel shops fined $600K for manufacturing, selling, installing emissions 'defeat devices'
EPA last summer filed a complaint against an individual and three Illinois-based diesel shops for Clean Air Act violations related to "defeat devices." Also: Reefer, van spot rates slide; former CDL examiner pleads guilty to accepting bribes.
April 7, 2023
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March 24, 2025
Regulations
Bipartisan truck driver tax credit bill reintroduced
The bill, if passed, would create a $7,500 tax credit for certain truck drivers for two years, as well as a tax credit up to $10,000 for certain new truckers. Also: Another parts shop opens in Indiana.
April 6, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA cracking down on household goods moving scams
Amid a rise in all manner of freight-related scam activities, the FMCSA is keying in on household-moves scams. Also: Another day, another highway hero -- Menke Trucking's Don Cronic to the rescue; New TRP all-makes parts/service facility in Indiana.
April 5, 2023
Regulations
Eight more sentenced in staged-accident scheme targeting trucks
The sentencing of individuals associated with the widespread staged-accident fraud scheme in New Orleans presents new wrinkles. Also: C.H. Robinson debuts digital cash advances; Highway Angel honored after helping man run over by his own moving truck.
April 4, 2023
Regulations
Owner-ops sound off to FMCSA on need for more light on brokered rates
FMCSA's listening session at MATS on recent and future regulatory moves related to brokers was filled mostly with owner-ops calling for greater transparency into brokers' margins. One broker cautioned the transparency push could backfire for some.
April 4, 2023
Regulations
How are state marijuana laws impacting trucking? Driver input needed
ATRI has opened a confidential driver survey to assess the impact of states' marijuana legalization on trucking. Also: TA getting closer to BP acquisition; parking brake issue prompts Tesla Semi recall; 24K Cascadias recalled over hazard light issue.
April 3, 2023
Regulations
California becomes first government in the world to mandate electric trucks
Trucking groups slam 'infeasible,' 'unworkable' and 'unrealistic' rule that would phase out diesel trucks in California.
March 31, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA reassesses 'detention' definition in latest study
During a regulatory update at the Mid-America Trucking Show, FMCSA reps gave updates on an ongoing study into detention time, a Congressionally-required study into driver compensation, and the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
March 31, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA signals intent to move on OOIDA broker transparency petition
In a letter dated earlier in March, the agency told the association it "determined that OOIDA's petition contains adequate justification to initiate rulemaking. Also: Used-truck volume slip -- indicators; Penske acquired Kris-Way Truck Leasing.
March 31, 2023
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Fit or Unfit? FMCSA keying in on problems with 'Conditional' safety rating limbo
FMCSA's MATS regulatory session didn't mention a plan to advance a rulemaking around its safety rating system for motor carriers across the size spectrum. Yet at another conference one month, the agency revealed the move. More on Overdrive Radio.
March 31, 2023
Regulations
$755 million truck parking bill reintroduced in Congress
Bicameral, bipartisan legislation was recently introduced that would provide $755 million in funding for truck parking expansion across the U.S. Also: Trucker Path launches fuel discount program.
March 30, 2023
Life
Trucking company owner pleads guilty to $40M Ponzi scheme
The Michigan scheme lured investors by telling them they would buy and operate a truck for every $20,000 invested for 23% of the truck's net. Also: Mississippi clears path for autonomous vehicles amid debate over federal regulatory framework.
March 29, 2023
Regulations
Connecticut's truck-only miles tax 'basically on the honor system' for now
Connecticut's truck-only miles tax went into effect first of the year, and some carriers say they'll pay $150,000 or more through 2023 while others simply refuse to comply in the face of uncertainty around enforcement.
March 29, 2023
Business
Freight cycle expected to bottom out sooner than later
The current freight downcycle should be closer to the end than the beginning. Also: Latest spot rates moves; Diesel prices are down for the eighth straight week; Michigan again adjusts spring weight restrictions; Drivewyze added to another ELD.
March 28, 2023
Overdrive Extra
An argument for an hourly-pay standard for truckers
Clifford Petersen believes that while such a shift may be painful for some, he feels "it’s a necessary one toward meaningful reform, and a way to seed motivation for the next generation of truckers," improving safety in the process.
March 28, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA denies brokers' request to remove transparency regs | Another ELD revoked
The Transportation Intermediaries Association sought to have broker transparency regs removed, but FMCSA denied the request. Also: All-Ways Track ELD revoked from FMCSA registry; International, Volvo, Peterbilt trucks recalled.
March 27, 2023
Business
Texas-based project would give freight trucks priority at red lights
Freight operators can connect via their telematics devices or via an app to send their GPS coordinates to the Freight Priority system, which can then extend a green light to allow the truck to move through traffic without stopping.
March 21, 2023
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