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Life
Five truckers in the running for new Kenworth
Finalists have been named for the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award. Also: Mack's government contract through Sourcewell renewed; TA opens new location in Oklahoma; Pilot offering drink, snack deals this month.
October 2, 2024
Equipment
RigDig Truck History Reports now include recall information | Trucker cleared after crash
RigDig Truck History Reports, available via Overdrive, now feature information about all manufacturer recalls recorded by NHTSA. Also: Fleet owner gets 25 years in drug trafficking case; no charges for trucker in fatal crash; new One9 stop in New Mexico.
September 27, 2024
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March 24, 2025
Life
Tennessee highway official charged for stealing diesel for personal trucking business
A county highway official in Tennessee admitted to stealing nearly $57K in diesel from the county for his own trucking company. Also: HHG moving company employee sentenced in scheme; FHWA wants feedback on electric truck charging needs; new Sheetz.
September 12, 2024
Regulations
'Washington is not California': State's truckers on 'zero-emission' rules
Washington State Trucking Associations is urging state leaders to reconsider aligning with California's "zero-emission" truck mandate. Also: Groendyke expands with acquisition; Love's adds 111 truck parking spaces in Bakersfield, California.
August 22, 2024
Life
Truck busted with $835K in marijuana in load of auto parts
The truck was inspected at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas, and found to have 373 pounds of weed in the load. Also: Ten semi-finalists announced in military veteran rookie trucker contest; new Love's, Pilot locations in Georgia.
August 2, 2024
Equipment
Could hydrogen internal combustion help solve trucking's emissions problems?
A recent Engine Technology Forum webinar highlighted the benefits, capabilities and challenges of hydrogen internal combustion engines in trucking. Also: Used truck prices falling; Love's reopens New Mexico store; latest Highway Angel.
July 30, 2024
Regulations
Senate's DOT funding bill passes committee without speed limiter block
If both the House and Senate DOT appropriations bills pass, a conference committee will likely convene to iron out differences in the two, such as the speed limiter block in the House version. Also: New Love's in Ohio; latest Highway Angel.
July 26, 2024
Truck Stops
I-15 'Pave-a-Thon', I-17 closure in the offing | TA plans electric truck charging station
The company broke ground on what it says will be one of the nation’s first public truck charging stations at its Ontario, California, TA location. Also: Closures planned this weekend along I-17 in Phoenix, I-15 in Las Vegas.
July 25, 2024
Regulations
FMCSA kicks the can on speed-limiter rule | Tie rod-related recall hits more trucks
The agency is now projecting that a rulemaking proposal will be published in May 2025, after missing its previous May 2024 projection. Also: More trucks caught in growing tie rod recall; fleet's under-21 waiver request comment period extended; more.
July 9, 2024
Regulations
Carrier shut down after fatal crash, violations | 'Super load' a slow-go through Ohio July 8
FMCSA ordered the carrier out-of-service following a post-crash investigation. Also: Another 900K-plus-pound "super load" is set to move through Ohio; TA offering free meals for active, reserve, veteran military members; new Love's opens in Ohio.
July 3, 2024
Regulations
DOT's acting AI chief named FMCSA boss | 16 KW, Pete models caught up in steering recall
DOT Secretary Buttigieg has named Vinn White, DOT's Acting Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, as the new Acting Administrator at FMCSA. Also: 16 Kenworth, Peterbilt models caught up in recall; electric Macks recalled; new Missouri Love's.
June 25, 2024
Regulations
Calstart petitions to back EPA in lawsuits over latest heavy-truck regs
The group has filed a motion to intervene on behalf of the EPA in trucking's lawsuits against the Phase 3 greenhouse gas regulations. Also: Recalls hit Wabash reefers, Autocar severe-duty trucks and Volvo and Mack trucks; new Love's in Oregon.
June 17, 2024
Regulations
FMCSA's carrier safety rating revamp -- time to weigh options | I-55 two-week closure
FMCSA is hosting an in-person listening session around safety rating at the Texas Trucking Show at the end of June, along with two soon-to-be-announced virtual sessions. Also: I-55 Mississippi River Bridge closing for 2 weeks; new TA Express in Louisiana.
June 6, 2024
Parking
Truck Parking Club turns free spaces paid: Is this the future of parking?
Truck Parking Club, the "AirBnB of truck parking," crosses a line, some truckers contend, by turning previously free spots at major truck stops to a pay-to-park model. A closer look shows new effort by TPC to respond, better manage a growing network.
June 3, 2024
Life
Big meth, cocaine busts at California-Mexico border
More than $18 million in meth was found in a load of squash, more than 400 pounds of cocaine in non-factory fuel tank compartments. Also: New TA Express locations in Louisiana, Arkansas; Oakland port seeks grant for electrification.
May 30, 2024
Regulations
New Jersey-based driver shut down after crash, multiple DUIs
A driver who rear-ended a car and fled the scene was later found and placed out of service, then violated that order and was found to be impaired. Also: Allison automatic transmissions added as International option; digital payments in Weigh My Truck.
April 26, 2024
Life
Compounding violations lead to $19K fine, OOS order, arrest
A truck was found to be 63,000 pounds overweight on an Oregon roadway -- the driver was placed OOS due to visible fatigue and later arrested for continuing to operate. Also: New non-recourse factoring option; new Calif. truck stop inks biodiesel deal.
April 19, 2024
Equipment
Toll upgrades include open-road option | Volvo truck plant on way in Mexico
The new Ohio Turnpike toll system features open road lanes for E-ZPass users and a gated exit system for non-E-ZPass customers. Also: Volvo plans to open new truck production plant in Mexico; TA roadside service techs get added safety measure.
April 11, 2024
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