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With growing EV adoption, car haulers call for higher weight limits
A coalition representing car haulers, manufacturers called on Congress for legislation to increase weight limits for auto transport. Also: Diesel prices drop below $4.50/gallon nationwide, as spot van/reefer rates cool to levels below five-year average.
February 14, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA proposes long-overdue CSA carrier Safety Measurement System revamp
The agency offers a reorganization of measurement categories, dramatically simplified violation severity weights, adjustments in carrier intervention thresholds and more. A live preview site is now available for motor carriers to analyze their own scores.
February 14, 2023
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Regulations
House bill would require FMCSA to update carrier safety rating regs
The legislation would require brokers and shippers to use carriers not deemed unfit by FMCSA, and also require FMCSA to update its regulations for how they determine whether a carrier is safe or unfit to operate.
February 13, 2023
Regulations
Legislation targets catalytic converter theft | Another fuel-related HOS waiver
Bicameral, bipartisan legislation introduced earlier this month seeks to help cut down on rising catalytic converter theft. Also: Pipeline disruption prompts HOS waiver for fuel haulers in Nevada; Spring weight restrictions take effect in Michigan.
February 13, 2023
Regulations
Right to Repair legislation to cover future tech reintroduced in Congress
The legislation would ensure that, as trucks get more high-tech, truck owners and their repairer of choice maintain access to the necessary tools and data. Also: New courses covering driver mental health and personal security now available.
February 10, 2023
Regulations
Are under-21 interstate drivers worth the hassle?
There's great promise in the younger generation coming to trucking, but the FMCSA's Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program has been knocked from the start as prohibitively complicated for smaller carriers.
February 9, 2023
Regulations
Senators seek to overturn recent EPA rule on heavy-duty truck emissions
Sen. Deb Fischer and a group of 33 other Senators introduced legislation that would nullify EPA's December 2022 rulemaking. Also: I-80 in Wyoming whiteout-hairy; Concert for St. Christopher Fund set for April in Knoxville, Tennessee; latest Highway Angel.
February 9, 2023
Regulations
One Plus ELD becomes third in two weeks to be revoked by FMCSA
FMCSA continues recent ELD-revocation spree: The One Plus ELD, now known as 1 PL Logs, fails to meet minimum ELD qualifications. Also: Diesel prices flat a month into 2023; ATBS biz services discounted; convenience store chain extends DEF discount.
February 8, 2023
Business
Texas again home to the worst traffic in the U.S.
Average speeds continue to fall as more motorists hit the post-pandemic highway.
February 8, 2023
Regulations
Port truckers score win in chassis choice lawsuit
A Federal Maritime Commission judge ruled ocean carriers can't legally require motor carriers to use specific chassis providers to move containers. Also: Mack, Volvo EVs recalled over fire concern; new training-assistance grant; latest Highway Angel.
February 7, 2023
Regulations
CDL Drivers Unlimited, a new advocacy/support organization, makes first push
Last week, four founding CDLDU council members spent as many days in meetings in Washington, D.C., to introduce legislators/regulators to what they call the largest, most important stakeholder group in trucking -- drivers.
February 7, 2023
Life
Kentucky duo face prison in freight fraud indictments
If convicted, two defendants face a mandatory minimum of 2 years up to 87 in prison, for an alleged conspiracy to defraud factoring companies by submitting false bills of lading, among other charges.
February 6, 2023
Life
Another HOS waiver for fuel haulers | MATS upcoming with plenty biz, entertainment programming
The Mid-America Trucking Show will be held March 30-April 1 in Louisville, Kentucky. Also: Hours regs waived for Nebraska fuel haulers; Pilot raising money for American Heart Association throughout February.
February 6, 2023
Business
FMCSA pulls Nationwide ELD from registry
For the second time this week, FMCSA has revoked the certification of an ELD from its list of registered devices. Also: Two insurers with new premium reduction opportunities with telematics/camera usage.
February 3, 2023
Life
I-94 closure planned this weekend
A section of I-94 near Detroit will be closed in both directions this weekend. Also: New end yokes by Spicer available for replacement in Allison auto transmissions; six fleets seek waiver for flashing brake lights.
February 2, 2023
Life
Truck clipped by small plane during emergency landing on Texas highway
A small plane lost power as it approached a highway near Houston and made an emergency landing, clipping a trailer as it landed. Also: NHTSA denies request to remove rear impact guard labeling requirement; fleet wants pulsating brake lights on trailers.
January 27, 2023
Regulations
Is ATA starting to understand small trucking businesses?
In the first meeting of the new Congress' House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, ATA President and CEO Chris Spear spoke to the reps about issues trucking faces. Interestingly, perhaps oddly, he sounded at least at times like an owner-op.
February 2, 2023
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More freight fraud inbound? Pessimistic rates outlook sets the stage
The double brokers and ID thieves are most definitely back from the holiday vacation. Meanwhile, latest Bloomberg | Truckstop.com survey shows owners' increasingly pessimistic outlook for freight rates' immediate future, though some optimism remains.
February 1, 2023
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