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2023 headwinds blowing: Legal pressures, economic conditions for the new year ahead
What's your outlook for business income for the new year? Recessionary predictions from the mainstream haven't quieted, but some trucking analysts see hope for more flat conditions economy-wide. At once, cost pressures for owners have never been bigger.
December 13, 2022
Regulations
Canadian ELD mandate set for Jan. 1 enforcement deadline
While the federal mandate takes effect at the beginning of the year, some provinces are not ready to enforce on provincially-regulated carriers. Also: U.S. 50 runaway truck ramp reopens in Colorado; latest Highway Angel.
December 12, 2022
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March 24, 2025
Regulations
Autonomous vehicle developers provide a look at law enforcement interaction
Autonomous vehicle interactions with law enforcement continue to grow, and if a viral video between an officer and an autonomous car earlier this year is any indication, there's plenty of work to be done.
December 6, 2022
Business
Thieves targeting control modules in trucks -- law enforcement intensifies warning
Two Southern California law enforcement agencies are warning of increased common powertrain controller (CPC) theft from trucks. Also: Diesel prices fall below $5/gal national average; latest Highway Angel stopped to help injured trooper after crash.
December 7, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA proposing to limit scope of emergency declarations
After the 2.5-year-plus COVID-related emergency declaration, FMCSA is looking to change the automatic applicability of emergency exemptions when emergency declarations are issued.
December 7, 2022
Equipment
Republican Senators urge EPA to pursue consumer-friendly emissions standards
By the end of the month, EPA is expected to publish new standards to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions. Also: The autonomous truck development partnership between Navistar and TuSimple was terminated; International trucks recalled; New loyalty program.
December 6, 2022
Overdrive Extra
Road trains, kangaroos, wombats, oh my: Trucking down-under
Australian truckers are a world apart from U.S. counterparts (they do haul on the left side of the road, after all), yet this conversation with father and son trucking vets Kevin and Mitch Forbes shows plenty in common, including regs, training issues.
December 6, 2022
Regulations
HOS and overweight waivers extended in these Midwest states
Nebraska fuel haulers are exempt from HOS regs through the end of the year. Also: Iowa extends overweight exemption for certain ag haulers; Love's hosting holiday giveaways for drivers; Wreaths Across America convoy kicks off Saturday.
December 5, 2022
Parking
Truck parking expansion bill introduced in Senate
The bill, like its companion version in the House, would allocate $755 million for truck parking expansion across the country. Also: FMCSA issues three-month licensing waiver extension.
December 2, 2022
Regulations
Senate votes to block rail strike
The agreement will now head to President Biden's desk. Also: A court ruled in favor of Swift in a lawsuit alleging the company violated California's Meal and Rest Break rules. Also: Speeding was top violation during Operation Safe Driver Week.
December 1, 2022
Regulations
New Yorkers paid to report idling trucks, may expand to parking violations
New Yorkers who have been cashing in by submitting video evidence of commercial vehicles breaking the city's idling law may be getting greater policing power through a bill seeking to extend citizen reporting to parking violations.
December 1, 2022
Regulations
Another operator seeks individual exemption from certain HOS regs
FMCSA was asked for an exemption from the 10-hour off-duty period, the 14-hour clock, the 30-minute break and cumulative duty limits. Also: Inmate seeks relief from training regs; Ship.Cars unveils AI vehicle inspection; DAT integrated in Turvo TMS.
November 30, 2022
Business
Rail strike to rescue spot rates? Not if Congress blocks it
A potential rail strike before the holidays could tank some trucking niches while bolstering spot rates for others, but political battle lines currently being drawn suggest an alternative waiting in the wings.
November 30, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA needs a 'cop on the block' fighting brokered-freight fraud
The FMCSA's recent dispatch-service-related guidance has kicked off further conversation around the need for aggressive enforcement of existing broker regs to fight rampant freight fraud.
November 29, 2022
Hours of Service
FMCSA denies livestock haulers' hours of service request for more time
Several groups petitioned FMCSA for an exemption to allow a 16-hour on-duty period with 15 hours of drive time. Also: Plans underway for new trucker-focused healthcare network; overnight I-17 closures planned; Bestpass acquires HVUT e-filing firm.
November 29, 2022
Overdrive Radio
ELD mandate and rising crash rates -- cause or just correlation?
The question of cause and effect around the ELD mandate is certainly a conversation starter for owner-operators. Attendant to Matt Cole’s recent ELDs/safety reporting, these multiple voices offering perspective where the rubber meets the road.
November 25, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA's Women of Trucking Advisory Board has a lot to offer men
Though it's a panel of 16 accomplished women in trucking, two members' accounts of the meeting illustrate how issues discussed -- from training practices and crime prevention to parking and more -- could have a big impact on all of trucking.
November 21, 2022
Regulations
One more day to comment on electronic truck ID proposal
Operators can file comments through Tuesday on FMCSA's notice seeking feedback on a potential proposal to require unique electronic IDs on every truck. Also: New York alters HOS for in-state fuel haulers; I-81 rest area reopening delayed.
November 21, 2022
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