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Former fleet ops manager sentenced for embezzling $1.5M
California's Gabriel Ruiz De Chavez was sentenced to 2 years, 9 months in prison for a multiyear embezzlement scheme. Also: DB Schenker rebrands Canadian LTL services; FMCSA's MCSAC meeting this month; more.
December 5, 2024
FMCSA plows ahead with changes to Crash Preventability Determination Program
After proposing last year to expand the types of crashes eligible for review under the program to determine preventability, FMCSA decided to keep its proposal mostly as-is moving forward in making changes to the program.
December 4, 2024
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December 2, 2024
Truck-involved crash fatality estimates falling
NHTSA reported an estimated decline in fatalities in crashes involving large trucks. Also: Canada Cartage acquiring Coastal Pacific Xpress; Love's expands Speedco and truck wash network.
November 29, 2024
Government affairs
Trump's Energy Secretary pick a fossil fuel 'pragmatist'
Liberty Energy founder and CEO Chris Wright has been nominated by President-elect Trump to lead the Department of Energy. Also: Registration opens for ATA's annual TMC event; Nextran Truck Centers acquires Midwest Mack dealer group.
November 27, 2024
Trucks
Pre-buy and post-buy thoughts
A pre-buy may look inevitable and smart to some, but a longer perspective might mean different things.
November 26, 2024
Emissions
Clearing the air: Understanding emissions
Explore the complexities of air pollution and climate change. Learn about the differences between criteria pollutants and greenhouse gases, and the various solutions to reduce them.
November 26, 2024
Government affairs
Former Oregon Congresswoman nominated as Labor Secretary
Trump nominated former Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, one of three House Republicans to co-sponsor the union-friendly PRO Act. Also: CVSA sets dates for 2025's Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative.
November 26, 2024
Business
CargoNet warns of Thanksgiving cargo theft increase
The cargo theft recording firm tracked 174 theft incidents over the last five Thanksgiving holiday periods. Also: CARB approves more funding for small-fleet ZEV transition; Saia opens new Michigan terminal; fleet seeks approval for pulsating brake lights.
November 25, 2024
Cybersecurity
Driver privacy: Are fleets violating lawfully protected rights?
Fleets have deployed numerous tech solutions inside the cab to boost safety, but they could be violating federally protected rights of the driver.
November 22, 2024
Government affairs
Bill to streamline TWIC, hazmat credentialing advances
The Senate passed the bill on Thursday to allow workers to use one valid background check for multiple TSA-managed credentials. Also: FMCSA extends comment period for broker rule delay; Groendyke's brake-regs waiver renewed.
November 22, 2024
Emissions
Nebraska AG sues truck manufacturers over Clean Truck Partnership with CARB
After a lawsuit challenging California's Advanced Clean Fleets regulation earlier this year, Nebraska's AG has set his sights on the OEMs and their "Clean Truck Partnership" with CARB. ATA also called on the manufacturers to abandon their California deal.
November 20, 2024
Regulations
FMCSA to move ahead with revamped CSA scores
The agency revealed changes it has made to the still-in-the-works CSA Safety Measurement System revamp, based on feedback received from truckers since the revamp was announced last year.
November 20, 2024
Safety & Compliance
Speeding, seat belt use among top trucker violations during Operation Safe Driver Week
While nearly 6,000 tickets/citations and warnings were issued to commercial and passenger drivers during the initiative, 4,000 of those were to truckers. Also: Fleet owner sentenced for COVID loan fraud; Averitt names new VP; new Landstar facility opens.
November 20, 2024
Regulations
Transparency: FMCSA proposes 'regulatory obligation' for brokers
A proposed rule seeks four amendments to existing broker transparency regulations, including a move from broker transparency as a "right" for motor carriers to a "regulatory obligation" for brokers to provide, whether they want to or not.
November 19, 2024
Safety & Compliance
Three ELDs removed from FMCSA's Registered Devices list
The Keep Tracking ELD and two Rollingtrans ELDs were removed from its Registered Devices list Monday, requiring carriers and drivers to discontinue using them. Also: Nikola Tre BEV trucks recalled; North Carolina reminds truckers to stay on truck routes.
November 19, 2024
Regulations
Trump taps former Rep. Sean Duffy to lead DOT
If confirmed by the Senate, Trump said Duffy in his role as DOT Secretary “will prioritize Excellence, Competence, Competitiveness and Beauty when rebuilding America’s highways, tunnels, bridges and airports.”
November 18, 2024
Safety & Compliance
Unannounced hazmat inspection blitz puts 576 trucks out-of-service
A five-day hazmat-focused inspection initiative totaled nearly 4,000 inspections with 576 OOS violations. Also: Lewisville, Texas, enforcement operation puts 43% of inspected trucks OOS; Kenworth secures new Sourcewell government contract.
November 18, 2024
Safety & Compliance
CDL downgrades for drug, alcohol violations begin Nov. 18
The second phase of FMCSA's Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse takes effect Monday, Nov. 18, which requires states to downgrade CDLs for drivers in "prohibited" status.
November 15, 2024
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