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Bill to allow convenience stores, restaurants at public rest areas introduced

There is a bill being proposed to Congress to add these and commercialize rest areas. Read all the details here and decide if you are for against it.

April 10, 2017

Legislation has been introduced that, if passed, would allow states to commercialize rest areas by adding convenience stores and restaurants.

Bill Shuster to again head House’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in next Congress

Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) has again been elected by House Republicans to chair the U.S. House of Representatives’ Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in the 2017-2018 Congress. The committee is responsible for public policy relating to all modes of transportation and oversees the Executive Branch’s Department of Transportation.

December 5, 2016

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Complying with FSMA: an update of options for motor carriers

Technology has become an important part of motor carrier strategies to comply with new shipper requirements for food transport.

October 26, 2016

New Jersey lawmakers pass 31-cent diesel tax hike, Christie expected to sign

The fuel tax increase includes a 23-cent increase to petroleum taxes across the board, and an additional four-cent increase for diesel fuel, which will take effect Jan. 1, 2017, through the end of June.

October 12, 2016

Trucking backs bill to better TWIC, create advisory committee

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and the American Trucking Association say the Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act would enable TWIC holders to get their hazmat endorsement without redundant background checks.

October 7, 2016

Major trucking organizations have announced their support for a bill in Congress to reform the post-9/11 TWIC program.

Spear keynote hints at winds of change at ATA

Trucking remains the backbone of the nation’s freight system, but threats exist that could hinder the industry’s growth and productivity. “Don’t mess with trucking,” said Chris Spear, president and CEO of the American Trucking Associations, in reference to regulatory agencies and anti-truck groups.

October 3, 2016

Chris Spear recently was named the ninth president and CEO of the American Trucking Associations.

McLeod Software sprinting to help carriers, brokers meet FSMA requirements

Tom McLeod said it is a top priority for his software company to develop new features that help carriers and brokers meet the FSMA requirements by April, 2017.

September 19, 2016

Tom McLeod gives the keynote at the 2016 McLeod User Conference in San Antonio, Sept. 19

Senate opts to forgo provisions on truckers’ breaks, pay in its aviation bill

The House aviation bill’s trucking-specific provisions would prevent prevent states from requiring carriers and truckers to comply with state meal and rest break laws if they exist. It would also block states from enacting state-level driver pay reform. The Senate, however, did not include such language in its FAA authorization bill.

March 10, 2016

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FAA bill renews fight over states’ ability to require breaks for truckers, reform driver pay

A measure in a House bill would block states from enforcing mandatory paid meal and rest breaks for truckers and their carrier employers and prevent states from undertaking driver pay reform measures. ATA announced its support for the measure Thursday, while a prominent Senator vowed to fight the provision.

February 26, 2016

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House committee clears bill that exempts carriers from complying with state laws on driver pay, breaks

The trucking-relevant clauses would: (1) Block states from requiring drivers to take meal and rest breaks, if such a law is on the books at the state level, (2) exempt carriers from penalties for not requiring drivers to take state-law-required breaks and (3) Allow carriers, as employers, to skirt any state laws requiring drivers be paid “separate or additional compensation” beyond mileage or other base pay.

February 12, 2016

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Bill seeks to rein in states’ ability to regulate hours-of-service, driver pay

The language in the FAA bill would prohibit states from requiring truckers to comply with state-enacted hours regulations. It also would exempt carriers from state-enforced penalties for not allowing drivers to take state-required breaks.

February 4, 2016

33-foot pups not dead yet, new Congressional measure would allow longer doubles

A new Congressional amendment to an already-enacted law would extend the federal maximum tandem trailer limit to 33 feet, up for the current 28-foot minimum.

January 20, 2016

Virginia lawmakers looking to limit trucks in left lane

The Virginia General Assembly has proposed two amendments to state law that would prohibit trucks from driving in the left-most lane in certain areas.

January 12, 2016

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Pro-trucking congressman not seeking re-election

A pro-trucking member of the House of Representatives is stepping down when his present term expires next year.

December 21, 2015

Rep. Richard Hanna

2016 spending bill extending 34-hour restart regs suspension signed into law

President Obama has signed into law the $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill that continues the suspension of certain 2013-implemented hours-of-service rules.

December 18, 2015

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Trucking groups mostly happy with FAST Act highway bill

Stakeholders in the trucking industry weighed in Tuesday after a Congressional conference announced a five-year unified highway bill, the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act.

December 2, 2015

Big CSA changes included in Congress’ final highway bill draft

A group of 12 senators and 28 representatives reached an agreement Dec. 1 on a five-year highway bill, the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act.

December 1, 2015

President signs bill to extend highway funding through Dec. 4

President Barack Obama signed into law Friday, Nov. 20, a bill to extend highway funding for two weeks.

November 23, 2015

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Will Werner's $245M FirstFleet buy signal new era of dedicated trucking consolidation?

Werner is betting big on dedicated trucking's $30 billion market. The FirstFleet acquisition could be just the beginning of industry consolidation.

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Former Montgomery Transport trucks, trailers, other assets up for auction

With the addition of FirstFleet, Werner is expected to grow its Dedicated revenues by approximately 50% and become North America's fifth-largest Dedicated carrier by power units. The transaction also increases Werner’s share in more resilient categories such as grocery and baked goods.

Werner acquiring FirstFleet for $245M

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Pilot Travel Centers set to deploy Tesla Semi chargers spanning 5 states

Peninsula Truck Lines, Inc. announced today that it will implement a Pacific Northwest Compliance Surcharge to help offset the rising regulatory and compliance costs associated with operating in Washington and Oregon.

Peninsula Truck Lines adding PNW compliance surcharge

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