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FMCSA adds reporting requirement with extension of COVID HOS waiver

Carriers will now be required to report monthly on their use of the emergency declaration that waives Part 395.3 (maximum driving time) of the FMCSRs for drivers and carriers providing emergency relief related to the pandemic.

August 31, 2021

Hurricane Ida prompts HOS relief for emergency haulers in six states

FMCSA is allowing extra drive time for relief haulers. Also: Uber Freight's Powerloop carrier base is growing; CVSA training classes return to in-person with roadside inspection driver requirements course.

August 30, 2021

Economic trends

Tighter capacity utilization, volume and fuel costs driving tough environment for shippers

FTR's Shippers Conditions Index fell in June, signifying a tough market for shippers and a strong market for carriers. Also: ZF, Locomation ink tie-up; FMCSA wants to know how many carriers are operating under the COVID emergency declaration.

August 27, 2021

Steel company seeks second hours waiver from FMCSA

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel, formerly known as ArcelorMittal Indiana Harbor, is petitioning the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for a waiver to allow certain drivers to work up to 16 hours a day and return to work without a full 10 hours off-duty.

August 26, 2021

FMCSA narrows, extends fuel shortage emergency declaration in South Dakota

The waiver covers carriers and drivers providing direct assistance to the emergency in South Dakota related to the ongoing drought and shortage of gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and ethyl alcohol for use in fueling aircraft and emergency vehicles.

August 23, 2021

Propane Fuel Tanker

The intensity of brakes, other vehicle enforcement is highest in these states

What's your guess for the state most prone to hand out the highest rate of violations in any inspection? What about brake violations, a big focus of next week's nationwide brake-blitz? Find out what the numbers say here.

August 20, 2021

2020 violations per inspection infographic cropped

Werner wants pre-CDL drivers to be able to drive team

The carrier petitioned FMCSA to allow its trainees who passed their CDL skills test but not yet returned home to obtain their CDL to drive with a CDL holder in the truck but not necessarily the front seat. Also: New federal drug testing form; more.

August 18, 2021

North Dakota drought prompts HOS waiver for livestock haulers

An emergency declaration in North Dakota waives hours of service regs and weight restrictions for drivers hauling livestock and hay and water for livestock. Also: SelecTrucks expands component warranty; Love's opens new tire retread plant.

August 12, 2021

Livestock Prideand Polish

The California contractor conundrum: 'It’s a waiting game, with a lot at stake'

California Trucking Association CEO Shawn Yadon joined transportation attorney Greg Feary for this wide-ranging discussion of California's AB 5 contractor law, scarcely more than a day after Yadon's filing of the CTA's challenge with the Supreme Court.

August 11, 2021

Calif.'s independent contractor rule heads to Supreme Court

SCOTUS usually decides within about six weeks whether to hear a case, which could make or break things for many California truckers. Also: TCA seeks new leadership with Lyboldt's looming retirement.

August 11, 2021

California Ab5 Trucking

Senate passes $1 trillion infrastructure bill with AEB, under-21 apprenticeship pilot

The bill will move to the House, which is in recess until Sept. 20. If passed by the House as it currently reads, the bill would not include funding for truck parking capacity expansion, but it also excludes a liability insurance minimum increase.

August 10, 2021

pothole in shape of dollar sign

Iowa waives hours of service, weight regs for fuel haulers

Fuel shortages in Iowa prompted Gov. Kimberly Reynolds to suspend hours regs and weight restrictions for fuel haulers in the state. Also: Plus completed a driverless highway run in China; Omnitracs added the PrePass weigh station bypass to its system.

August 6, 2021

Alternative power

Meritor invests in electric power system company

Meritor invests in electric; Boss Shop joins Hyundai Translead's provider network.

August 4, 2021

Sea Hino Fe Ev6

More than 6,700 trucks, 2,000 drivers placed OOS during Roadcheck

Inspectors removed 6,710 commercial vehicles and 2,080 drivers from roadways – a 16.5% vehicle and 5.3% driver out-of-service rate – over the three-day period.

August 3, 2021

Police pulled over a semi

Senate: AEB, under-21 apprenticeships in; insurance hike, parking funding out

Unlike the House version, the Senate's infrastructure bill does not include earmarked funding for parking, but it also leaves out the liability insurance hike. The Senate bill, if passed, faces an uphill battle in the lower chamber.

August 2, 2021

trucks on highway

President Biden touts Buy American reform during Mack Trucks plant tour

The Buy American statute currently requires for just 55% of the value of their component parts were manufactured stateside. President Biden wants to phase-in an increase to 75%. Also: HOS waivers extended out West; I-40 bridge reopening next week.

July 29, 2021

President Joe Biden at Mack Trucks

Minneapolis leaders ban truck parking with fines beginning in 2022

Beginning in 2022, commercial trucks will not be allowed to “stop, stand or park on any street” in the city, with few exceptions. Also: 3PLs Worldwide Express and GlobalTranz Enterprises plan to merge.

July 28, 2021

Trucking stakeholders support FET repeal

Trucking group supports the repeal of the highest excise tax on a percentage basis that Congress levies on a product. Also: Volvo rolls out contract service offering; Teamsters Union scores another win within XPO.

July 23, 2021

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COVID-19 Biden vaccine mandate legal trouble

Biden's vaccine mandate up against 'extremely difficult' challenge, attorneys say

Emergency Temporary Standards from Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) don't always hold up in court, and where disease is considered the hazard, President Biden is expected to have an 'extremely difficult' challenge defending his COVID mandate.

Economist says trucking short 80,000 drivers

we're hiring sign

Driver shortage trucking's top concern for fifth straight year

A car hauler was smashed in Oklahoma on Friday after following GPS onto the tracks where the low-riding trailer became stuck.

GPS leads driver to high-grade rail crossing, into path of train

Plus driverless truck

What's it like from the pilot seat of an autonomous truck?

Shifting the driver paradigm: Winning with equipment, technology and culture

Join us in person on Nov. 30 - Dec. 2 at the beautiful Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, Ariz., as top fleet leaders from across the country gather to strategize on how to recruit and retain the best drivers in the industry.

The future of fleet utilization and consumer experiences: Pivoting beyond the COVID-19 pandemic