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Regulations
Port of Oakland wins case for injunction barring future trucker protests
The injunction aims to prevent protests that intend to block or impede access to or from the port. Also: Thieves targeting truck ECMs, expected to increase activity around Labor Day weekend.
August 31, 2022
Regulations
Injunction blocking California's AB 5 for trucking lifted, for now
Following the Supreme Court's decision to not hear trucking's challenge to AB 5, a California district judge lifted an injunction blocking the law from applying to trucking. A motion for another injunction is in the works, however, as challenges reemerge.
August 30, 2022
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March 24, 2025
Regulations
Kentucky emergency relief hours waiver extended through September
The declaration exempts carriers and drivers hauling direct relief to severe weather and flooding in the state from maximum driving time limits. Also: FMCSA names female trucking advisory board members; latest Highway Angel helps injured motorcyclist.
August 29, 2022
Regulations
Chicago-area oil refinery shutdown prompts hours of service waiver for fuel haulers
In response to a fire shutting down BP's Whiting, Indiana, oil refinery, FMCSA has issued a regional emergency declaration, suspending hours regs for gasoline, diesel and jet fuel haulers in four states.
August 29, 2022
Equipment
Pilot working to bring autonomous truck services to truck stops
Pilot announced this week a partnership with autonomous truck tech firm Kodiak to develop autonomous truck services at truck stops. Also: Weigh in on large carriers' hair follicle drug testing request; Pennsylvania trucker bathroom access bill stalls.
August 24, 2022
Channel 19
Will broker negligence suits ripple out to limit owner-operator opportunity?
Another case the Supreme Court didn't take up this last term seems to extend brokerage liability in negligence suits through the Western states. The unsettled nature of law in other districts could impact owner-op opportunity short- and long-term.
August 23, 2022
Business
IRS reminding truck owners of Form 2290 deadline | Factoring firm hit by malware
The deadline for owners to file their Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return is Aug. 31. Also: Factoring company Apex Capital is experiencing an outage due to a cyberattack but is still funding clients; Women in Trucking giving away truck.
August 19, 2022
Overdrive Radio
The 20% rule: How brake-adjustment violations alone can put you out of service
In this podcast, a former inspector and compliance consultant details just how the out-of-service criteria around brakes adjustment work. A lot depends on knowing your chamber type and stroke length to effectively test your brakes to avoid violations.
August 19, 2022
Regulations
Another trucker seeks exemption from hours of service regs | Free fuel sweepstakes launches
The driver is petitioning FMCSA for an exemption, solely for himself, from the HOS and ELD regs. Also: Emergency declarations suspending HOS extended in Kentucky, Minnesota; Trucker Path launches free fuel sweepstakes; new Love's in Minnesota.
August 18, 2022
Regulations
Autonomous truck crash draws federal attention | Used truck prices flat in July
FMCSA and NHTSA are looking into a single-vehicle crash in which a TuSimple partially autonomous truck swerved and struck a jersey barrier. Also: Spot rates, volumes down; used truck sales fell in July with prices flat; St. Christopher gets more support.
August 17, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA releases draft of DOT docs' handbook with advisory link to stricter sleep apnea screening protocol
The agency withdrew the handbook in 2015 and has not published a new version since. Also: NHTSA boss walks away to join CARB; Cummins X15N nat-gas engine now offered on Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks; Drivewyze adds Severe Weather Alerts.
August 16, 2022
Regulations
ACA subsidies, IRS on offensive: What's to know about the Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act has lots of moving parts, but as it nears passage, for owner-ops and small fleets, the most impactful provisions are likely extended changes to Affordable Care Act subsidies and a possible influx of new IRS agents.
August 12, 2022
Regulations
Lawsuits: Truck/engine makers back off CARB | Driver's misclassification case against Schneider will resume
Truck and Engine Manufacturers drop a lawsuit challenging CARB's latest heavy-truck emissions regulations. Also: A lawsuit by a former Schneider driver who claims he was misclassified as a contractor was recently revived; Highway Angel puts out fires.
August 12, 2022
Channel 19
The wrong way to break into HHG moving, or fix your air brake lines
'Weird news' is back to the Channel 19 blog: Team haulers emerged with minor injuries after a dramatic burst into the HHG moving biz, while a couple creative brake line fixes were trolled on social media by inspectors.
August 11, 2022
Regulations
Former fleet co-owner charged in $9M fraud case | Another 47K trucks caught up in steering gear recall
Frances Hall, who was convicted in the 2013 murder of her husband Bill Hall Jr., faces workers comp fraud charges from past trucking operations. Also: More than 47,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks recalled; 1,300 Daimler trucks recalled.
August 8, 2022
Life
HHG moving company owner gets prison time for fraud scheme
The owner reportedly defrauded customers to enrich a moving company, using several names to conceal the company’s true identity. Also: FMCSA grants help bring veterans to trucking; coalition forms to promote fuel-efficient tech vouchers; new Love's; more.
August 3, 2022
Overdrive Extra
Admission of emissions anxiety: A look at roadside testing, now and into the future
An emissions check at a New Jersey scale house sparked this look at implications for the rest of the country into the future from Gary Buchs. "It’s not a far stretch to think trucking may begin seeing additional random testing" in years to come.
August 2, 2022
Hours of Service
Hours of service waived for Kentucky flood-relief haulers | Owner-op wins brand-new Volvo VNL
The hours waiver applies to commercial vehicles actively engaged in relief efforts, and exempts operators from having to stop at weigh stations. Also: Landstar-leased James Johnson wins brand-new Volvo VNL; dealer group acquires two companies.
August 1, 2022
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