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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
Equipment
Used-truck prices climbed in February | Bennett companies turning 50
Used Class 8 average retail sales prices were up 4.4% month over month to $62,100 in February, according to ACT Research. Also: Bennett celebrates 50 years in business; TA opens restaurants in New Braunfels, Texas, and Savannah, Georgia.
March 29, 2024
Life
New weigh station bypass opportunities in 13 states
Prepass added four new states and 40 new bypass sites in nine states already in the PrePass network. Also: Drivewyze is testing active work-zone alerts for truckers in Oregon; Truckers Against Trafficking celebrates 15th anniversary; new TA in Arkansas.
March 25, 2024
Equipment
More than 116K Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks recalled
The gear shifter and transmission may lose communication in the affected units, resulting in the trucks becoming disabled after coming to a stop. Also: New parking facility in Ohio; Love's reopens Oregon location; latest Highway Angel.
March 15, 2024
Regulations
CVSA's new out-of-service criteria available in app | Big I-55 bridge closure upcoming
The new OOSC handbook can now be purchased in several formats, including the OOSC mobile app. Also: I-55 bridge over Mississippi River to close for two weeks; Sheetz offering diesel discount; Mack's MD Electric enters production.
March 7, 2024
Business
What's your operational cost? ATRI wants to know
ATRI will use the data to compile its annual Operational Costs of Trucking benchmarking report, share with contributors in comparative detail. Also: Volvo VNL, VNR models recalled; TA opens 300th travel center; Shell Rotella hosting gift card promotion.
February 26, 2024
Business
Insult to injury: Diesel prices spike above $4, spot rates down for third week
Fuel prices jumped 21 cents during the most recent week (rates fell the third in row), rising back above $4 a gallon for the first time since December. Also: New TA Express in Northwest Louisiana; San Antonio Flying J reopens after burning down in 2022.
February 14, 2024
Life
The Steel Woods, Tony Justice to feature in MATS concert
Trucker/singer-songwriter Tony Justice will kick things off Friday night at the Mid-America Trucking Show in March. Also: Sheetz opening new truck-friendly location off I-95 in North Carolina; Bestpass "Toll Genius" now available in Geotab system.
February 9, 2024
Equipment
Steering issue prompts big Kenworth, Peterbilt recall: More than 47K trucks
Numerous Kenworth and Peterbilt models are included in a recall stemming from incorrectly assembled steering gear assemblies. Also: Small number of Freightliner, Western Star trucks recalled; Georgia port plans new truck overpass; new Love's in Colorado.
February 5, 2024
Regulations
FMCSA proposes changes to CDL testing process
The changes would "improve the efficiency and convenience of CDL issuance," FMCSA said. Also: Mirror-replacement camera system gets another FMCSA waiver; Pilot raising money for American Heart Association.
February 1, 2024
Business
New fraud prevention tool aims to combat double brokering
QuikSkope uses geofencing and photo verification to ensure the correct driver is picking up the freight. Also: Trucker Path partners with lender; Love's plans more expansion in 2024; new TA Express open in Washington state.
January 30, 2024
Channel 19
Armed menace fatally shot at Albuquerque Love's: Police
Police said they shot and killed "a man who was causing a disturbance and threatening people with a gun at the Love’s truck stop near I-40 and 6th St, NW."
January 26, 2024
Business
Tonnage hauled by trucks fell in 2023
ATA reported a 1.7% year-over-year decrease in truck tonnage in 2023, marking the first annual decline since 2020. Also: TA opens new truck stop with 210 parking spaces off I-15; trio of drivers named Highway Angels.
January 24, 2024
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