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CVSA inspection bulletins clarify issues with braking aids, tire inflation systems
Just before Roadcheck begins (Tuesday), CVSA issued bulletins to inspectors regarding hill-start aid systems and automatic tire inflation systems. Also: New Iowa law protects fleets from certain nuclear verdicts; medium-duty Internationals recalled.
May 15, 2023
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
The fight over EPA Phase 3 emissions regs
An environmental activist backs (a little) off her organization's more fiery claims about truck makers as the EPA considers strict new emissions regs amid push toward ZEVs.
May 12, 2023
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
The toughest 10 states for load-securement violations: Are you Roadcheck-ready?
The blitz is here. Next week May 16-18 will see ramped-up enforcement focused on ABS-system violations and securement. Find what 2022 data says about just where to expect close cargo focus, and securement tips from a veteran.
May 11, 2023
'Fraud epidemic': Congress gets earful on double brokering, speed limiters, more
At a House hearing on Wednesday, the FMCSA was taken to task on pursuing "extremely unpopular" speed limiter regulations while not enforcing regs already on the books against shady carriers and brokers.
May 10, 2023
FMCSA to Congress: Safety impacts of 2020 HOS changes inconclusive so far
While HOS violations are up, crashes and fatalities are mostly flat, FMCSA said -- drawing no conclusions due to COVID waivers and more. Also: Super Load tying up traffic in Arkansas; former owner-op on ATRI board; new leasing facility.
May 10, 2023
FMCSA's proposed CSA SMS changes -- one week left to comment
The proposed changes attempt to simplify violation severity weights and adjust intervention thresholds. Also: HOS regs waived for certain North Dakota ag haulers; recalls hit Freightliner, Western Star tractors and Mack electric garbage truck.
May 9, 2023
HOS waiver in Nebraska | Prison time for smuggler busted with people in sleeper
HOS regs waived for Nebraska fuel haulers amid ongoing fuel shortages. Also; Trucker sentenced for obstructing justice in human smuggling case; ATRI research priorities for 2023 include detention impacts, more.
May 8, 2023
EPA wants comment on e-trucks' availability, support infrastructure
After last week's public hearings, EPA is asking for further input on availability of ZEV techs in the heavy-duty/port sectors, likewise the extent of available support infrastructure.
May 8, 2023
POLL: Taking the driver out of the autonomous truck -- should it be banned?
With California's legislature having introduced a bill to ban autonomous-truck operation without a driver at the controls, this poll question asks how you view such a prohibition: the right call for safety/work protection, or short-sighted? Weigh in here.
May 8, 2023
D.C. demonstrators get face-to-face with FMCSA administrator
Organizers of the May 1 demonstration encouraged FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson to speak to each individual operator in attendance, which she did: "She spoke to every single driver who was there individually," said organizer Billy Randel.
May 5, 2023
New bill would block FMCSA from mandating speed limiters
OOIDA has come out in support of the legislation, while ATA is opposed, calling it "misguided." Also: U.S. ending cross-border vaccine mandate for non-U.S. citizens; latest Highway Angel.
May 4, 2023
'Destined to fail': Trucking sounds off to EPA on new Phase 3 greenhouse-gas regs
Trucking stakeholders asked the agency to consider the infrastructure challenges ahead for meeting the strict regs. The vast majority of commenters at hearings ongoing this week, however, called for even stricter emissions regs on heavy-duty trucks.
May 3, 2023
The worst regions for truck parking
A Trucker Path analysis revealed the worst region for truck parking. Surprisingly, it's not the Northeast. Care to take a guess? Also: Bill reintroduced to protect carriers from staged accidents; legislation intro'd to streamline licensing; more.
May 3, 2023
'WTFFMCSA': Carriers mocking the agency through its own registration system?
The FMCSA is considering updating its registration system as strange patterns in the federal authority data come to light. This story investigates claims of possible double brokering and other fraud -- and the just plain unexplained.
May 2, 2023
Oral fluid drug testing approved by DOT
Carriers will be able to use oral fluid testing as an alternative to urine testing, eventually. Also: Colorado passes "zero emission" truck regulations; Mack, Volvo electric trucks recalled; FleetPride acquires Indiana truck, trailer repair shop.
May 2, 2023
California banning diesel truck sales in 2036
What's more, a new rule approved unanimously by CARB will also require drayage operators to begin transitioning to electric trucks as soon as 2024, with a full diesel phase-out at the ports by 2035.
May 1, 2023
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