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Another mirror-replacement camera maker seeks FMCSA waiver

Convoy Technologies wants an exemption for fleets to be able to use its mirror-replacement camera system on trucks. Also: Hexagon Agility says Cummins X15N orders being placed; Thermo King dealer expands with acquisition; more.

February 29, 2024

Convoy Technologies in-cab camera system

Kentucky ramping up truck enforcement this week

Inspectors will also be watching for unsafe driving behaviors around trucks. Also: Moving company names driver of the year; new hands-free voice assistant connects drivers with fleet managers.

February 28, 2024

Kentucky State Police truck enforcement

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Julie Su again headed toward DOL confirmation, trucking still opposed

A Senate labor committee sent Julie Su's confirmation to the Senate floor Tuesday following a closed-door meeting.

February 27, 2024

Julie Su at Senate hearing

Ruling: Fleets off the hook for port detention and demurrage charges

Motor carriers often face major detention and demurrage charges from ocean carriers when shipping containers are delayed.

February 26, 2024

container being loaded on a chassis

2 states pass civil reforms aimed at curbing 'jackpot justice' in truck crashes

The trucking industry scored legislative victories in two states that could have implications on nuclear verdict-type judgements following commercial truck crashes.

February 23, 2024

semi rolled over

FMCSA renews warning-flag exemption for stinger-trailer car haulers

Carriers operating stinger-steer car-haul trailers are exempt from having to attach warning flags on overhanging loads. Also: FMCSA issues safety warning after nurse tank's "rocket" blast; NMFTA names new commodity and standards development director.

February 22, 2024

David Bunting's 2006 Western Star and nine-car Cottrell stinger-steer setup

Seeking equilibrium in trucking policies is a balancing act

Since the end of the pandemic, the trucking industry has been inundated with an onslaught of rules, shifts in practice and policy pushes that further threaten the stability and effectiveness of the nation’s supply chain.

February 20, 2024

feet on a balance beam

FMCSA issues active phishing alert: Scammers push fake safety audit claims

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published an alert for motor carriers with authority about phishing attempts by criminals posing as agency auditors via email.

February 19, 2024

FMCSA shared this image of the problem module on the web page the email linked to, crafted to look official.

Intermodal trucking scores another chassis choice win

The full Federal Maritime Commission this week upheld at ruling by a administrative law judge that ocean shippers cannot require trucking companies to use specific chassis suppliers to move containers. Also: Driver input needed on lease-purchases.

February 16, 2024

containers at port

Movie production drivers get ELD waiver extended

The drivers covered by the waiver are allowed to keep paper logs instead of using an ELD. Also: Former U.S. Xpress, Werner exec hired as facilitator for the TCA Profitability Program; Arrive Logistics opens new office in Mexico.

February 15, 2024

Teamsters, California lawmakers reintroduce push for bill to require human operators in AV trucks

Though Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed the bill last year, lawmakers and labor leaders teamed up to push the bill once again.

February 14, 2024

On Monday, a rally was held outside the State Capitol in Sacramento to support the bill, attended by Teamsters leaders and lawmakers, including Assemblymembers Tom Lackey (R-Boron) and Laura Friedman (D-Glendale).

Texas again leads nation in freight bottlenecks

The latest ATRI Top Truck Bottlenecks List is topped by the I-95/SR 4 intersection at the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee, New Jersey, for the sixth straight year. Also: Iowa's harvest weight exemption extended by 10 days.

February 14, 2024

2024 ATRI Top Truck Bottlenecks

Fleet owner pleads guilty after opening sealed trailers, illegally consolidating freight

Ohio-based Gurtej Singh allegedly overbilled shippers, consolidated shipments, and caused the loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of goods. Also: ATA names 27 to Law Enforcement Advisory Board.

February 13, 2024

handcuffs and cash

Inspectors keying in on tractor protection systems, drug and alcohol possession during Roadcheck

CVSA's International Roadcheck will be held May 14-16. For trucks, inspectors will focus specifically on the tractor protection valve, trailer supply valve and anti-bleed back valve, which may be overlooked during trip and roadside inspections.

February 12, 2024

Roadcheck brakes inspection

FMCSA in planning stages of new study on sexual harassment, assault

The study aims to help FMCSA understand and quantify the prevalence and severity of sexual assault and sexual harassment experienced across trucking. Also: C.H. Robinson launches new ‘touchless appointments’ tech; new Averitt safety director.

February 8, 2024

woman truck driver

DOT's Buttigieg, FMCSA call out predatory towing, propose penalties

President Biden's DOT chief on Wednesday called out "predatory junk fees from towing companies" and supported the FTC's push to ban predatory practices.

February 7, 2024

us dot buttigieg predatory towing

Trucking company owners sentenced in 'pay-to-play' bribery scheme

The companies were contracted to FedEx Ground in Salt Lake City and used bribes to obtain more work. Also: Three more plead guilty and one sentenced in New Orleans staged accident fraud scheme; Ohio CDL tester sentenced for falsifying tests.

February 7, 2024

cash with handcuffs and a gavel

FMCSA eyeing CDL testing process changes

The changes would "improve the efficiency and convenience of CDL issuance," FMCSA said. Also: Mirror-replacement camera system gets another FMCSA waiver.

February 2, 2024

CDL truck driver training

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Vintage gas pumps numbered 14 with 'No Smoking' signage in outdoor setting

Could dyed diesel damage your engine or void your warranty?

Aimed at easing pricing pressure at the pump, a new executive order permits highway vehicles to burn off-road red diesel without risking engine damage, federal tax penalties, or warranty coverage.

Fleet of commercial semi-trucks parked under illuminated canopy at truck stop during dusk

Fuel tax relief proposals languish in Congress with prices breaking records

Man in navy suit standing beside blue truck at public event with crowd holding phones

Trump at Peterbilt: American trucking is back. Rid of 'crap' emissions systems

Industrial logistics yard with semi-trucks and colorful shipping containers under clear blue sky

Spot vs. contract: Diverging freight rates and squeezed volume

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