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St. Paul, Minnesota, officially bans truck parking
Beginning next year, St. Paul will join its Twin Cities neighbor in banning truck parking on city streets. Also: Washington state to require bathroom access for truckers; HHG mover pleads guilty to scheme; new Sheetz location offers diesel, parking.
May 25, 2023
Overdrive Extra
Truck parking reimagined: Bennett's 'Large car campgrounds'
"Fighting that mess at the truck stop" was a principal concern driving the investment in the Large Car Campgrounds initiative, says Bennett Motor Express CEO David Lowry. Now, three dedicated campgrounds for Bennett-leased owners set the stage for more.
May 22, 2023
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Business
TA closes deal with BP | Freight-fraud prevention tactics highlighted
The $1.3 billion purchase officially wrapped on May 15. Also: Truckstop begins weekly freight fraud prevention series May 19; legislation looks to boost participation in under-21 interstate pilot program; small fleet acquired by Eagle Transport.
May 18, 2023
Regulations
Advocacy groups voice opposition to anti-speed-limiter legislation
A coalition of seven crash victims' advocacy orgs and a fleet group penned a letter to members of the House transport committee urging opposition to a bill that would block speed limiters. Also: Pilot donates $100k to veterans org; latest Highway Angel.
May 12, 2023
Life
California investigators bust $150 million cargo theft ring
CHP’s operation led to multiple arrests, the recovery of more than $50 million in stolen merchandise and 20 stolen trailers, and more. Also: BP's acquisition of TA approved; man sentenced for PPP fraud for fake trucking company; 2290 filing discounts.
May 11, 2023
Life
Truck driver caught with $21.1 million in fentanyl at Cali/Mexico border
The nearly 800 pounds of suspected fentanyl pills were found in a load of green beans. Also: Transflo, Comdata launch cardless fuel payment system; Alaskan CDL school seeks skills test waiver; new Love's open in Louisiana, Texas.
April 21, 2023
Business
Insurer offering discount potential to drivers with dual cameras
Commercial insurer Cover Whale requires policyholders to install and use dual road-/driver-facing dashcams to receive discounts. Also: Love's acquires EZ GO travel stop chain; latest Highway Angel recognized for stopping to help fellow trucker.
April 13, 2023
Business
New research confirms truckers' disdain for driver-facing cameras
A new ATRI report looks at trucking industry attitudes and concerns toward driver- and road-facing cameras. Also: Michigan lifts more "frost law" weight restrictions; TruckPro e-commerce site grows; Pilot announces leadership shakeup.
April 12, 2023
Parking
How drivers are crowdsourcing a solution to the truck parking crisis
Every day long-haul drivers boldly head out not fully knowing if they'll have a safe place to lay their head at night, but growing networks are building resistance and workarounds for the long-lived truck parking crisis.
April 11, 2023
Regulations
House rep intros measure to overturn latest EPA regs
Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas) filed a joint resolution last week that would nullify EPA's heavy-duty emissions regs set to take effect in 2027. Also: I-26 rest area temporarily closing; Utah trucking company owners plead guilty in bribery scheme; more.
April 11, 2023
Overdrive Extra
Hats off to 50-year trucking veteran Candy Bass
As the TA location in downtown Nashville that bears her name closed last Friday, Candy Bass was being feted in Louisville at MATS as WIT's Driver of the Year. Here, a recollection of a selfless presence in trucking well worthy of all our appreciation.
April 4, 2023
Regulations
$755 million truck parking bill reintroduced in Congress
Bicameral, bipartisan legislation was recently introduced that would provide $755 million in funding for truck parking expansion across the U.S. Also: Trucker Path launches fuel discount program.
March 30, 2023
Life
Northern Oregon truck stop destroyed by fire
The TA Express near I-84 in Biggs Junction, Oregon, was destroyed by a fire this week. No injuries were reported. Also: N.C.-based FreightWorks closes unexpectedly; spot rate gains in lackluster year; new self-contained roadside service body.
March 9, 2023
Life
HHG mover sentenced after fraud scheme | Love's founder passes at 85
Tom Love, who founded Love's Travel Stops in 1964 with his wife, Judy, passed away Tuesday. Also: HHG mover sentenced for fraud scheme; Bestpass, Comdata partner on permitting; 3PL acquires Illinois-based fleet.
March 7, 2023
Regulations
Rhode Island requests appeal hearing for truck-only toll ruling
The state's truck-only tolls were ruled unconstitutional last fall, but state officials filed a brief seeking an appeals hearing. Also: Used truck sales jumped in January but are expected to be lower through the year; Love's announced 2023 growth plans.
February 20, 2023
Regulations
Eight-state HOS waiver extended | What are the best truck stops?
FMCSA has extended a regional emergency declaration waiving drive time limits for fuel haulers in eight states. Also: Trucker Path reveals 2022 Top 100 Truck Stops rated by app users; Convoy freight platform layoffs, Atlanta office closure.
February 17, 2023
Truck Stops
BP acquires TA for $1.3 billion
In the deal, BP gains a network of around 280 travel centers across 44 states. Also: Conditions for carriers improved in December, but only due to falling diesel prices; driver feedback wanted on severe-weather emergency parking in Florida.
February 16, 2023
Truck Stops
Longtime owner of White's Travel Center, Lee Hi Travel Plaza passes at 71
Robert "Bobby" Berkstresser recently sold the two I-81 truck stop institutions to TravelCenters of America. He passed away April 14. Also: Two people sentenced in New Orleans staged-accident fraud scheme; cross-border freight movement on the rise in '22.
April 21, 2022
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