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Big money blues
The U.S. people are not very forgiving of either waste or fraud, and auditors and investigators eventually succeed in discovering both.
September 26, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA considering electronic IDs on trucks to improve roadside inspections
FMCSA is considering a regulatory change that would require trucks be equipped with electronic identification technology capable of wirelessly communicating with federal or state motor carrier safety enforcement personnel.
September 23, 2022
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July 7, 2025
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Hutcheson confirmed to lead FMCSA, becomes the agency's first full-time admin since 2019
Robin Hutcheson was named Deputy Administrator in January and immediately became Acting Administrator on the heels of then-Acting Admin Meera Joshi's resignation.
September 22, 2022
Regulations
Rhode Island truck-only tolls finally defeated in court
The decision, which ruled Rhode Island's truck-only tolls unconstitutional, has been hailed as a big victory for trucking and drivers, with trucking associations blasting the tolls as exploitive and unjust.
September 21, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA seeks feedback on potential ELD regs revisions
The agency wants to hear from the trucking industry on potential changes to the pre-2000 engine exemption, ELD tech specs and more. Also: DB Schenker completes USA Truck acquisition; Goodyear opens Highway Hero award nomination period.
September 16, 2022
Regulations
Brakes, tires account for most Roadcheck OOS vehicle violations
Brake systems were the top vehicle out-of-service violation across North America, accounting for 4,592 (25.2%) vehicle OOS violations, followed by tires, defective service brakes, lights and cargo securement. 'False log' topped the driver OOS ranks.
September 14, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA extends comment period on updated Medical Examiner's Handbook
After requests for a comment period extension to give commenters more time to review the 122-page handbook, FMCSA extended the comment period through Oct. 31. Also: Drayage fleet adding 41 Volvo VNR Electrics; Amazon expands benefits for DSPs; more.
September 14, 2022
Regulations
Second bill takes aim at truckers' overtime exemption
A bill introduced this week in the House joins a bill that was put before the Senate in April in seeking the elimination of the motor carrier provision from Fair Labor Standards Act.
September 13, 2022
Regulations
Diesel shops fined, charged for selling and installing emissions 'defeat devices'
The EPA announced action in several cases involving diesel shops found to be selling or installing emission system "defeat devices."
September 12, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA revokes another ELD from registry
Motor carriers and drivers who use the ELDorado ELD have 60 days to replace the revoked devices with compliant ELDs. Also: Digital brokerage adds low-fee, 8-hour payment option; Paccar Parts opens new parts distribution center.
September 12, 2022
Regulations
Impossible task: ATA says 460,000 trucks needed to offset effect of potential rail strike
The trucking industry is freight rail’s largest customer and delivers the last mile of virtually every product transported by rail.
September 9, 2022
Regulations
Inflation Reduction Act could expedite green trucking
The bill provides more than $400 billion to improve energy security and fight climate change, including incentives to accelerate a transition toward cleaner energy sources.
September 8, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA wants to hear from carriers on COVID declaration use
The agency is asking carriers for feedback on how they are using the COVID-related hours of service emergency declaration. Also: TCA and CarriersEdge open Best Fleets to Drive For nominations.
September 8, 2022
Regulations
COVID-related hours of service, CLP waivers extended
The long-running COVID hours of service waiver was extended last week by 45 days, while waivers related to certain CLP regs were extended by 90 days. Also: 12 finalists named for military veteran rookie truck driver award program.
September 5, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA reduces 2023 UCR fees by 31%
The reduction will be effective with the 2023 registration year beginning Oct. 1. Also: Small fleet petitions FMCSA for HOS waiver; CARB accepting applications from small fleets for zero-emission truck voucher; Horseless Carriage Carriers acquired; more.
September 2, 2022
Business
Injunction blocking California's AB 5 for trucking lifted, for now
Following the Supreme Court's decision to not hear trucking's challenge to AB 5, a California district judge lifted an injunction blocking the law from applying to trucking. A motion for another injunction is in the works, however, as challenges reemerge.
August 30, 2022
Regulations
FMCSA extends severe-weather emergency declaration in Kentucky
Carriers providing direct relief to the ongoing flooding emergency in Kentucky are exempt from parts of the hours of service regulations. Also: Saia opens third Illinois terminal this year; ITS Logistics launches new program for military veteran drivers.
August 30, 2022
Regulations
Female fleet execs, drivers appointed to federal Women of Trucking Advisory Board
WOTAB’s launch was mandated by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and is part of the Biden-Harris Trucking Action Plan that is focused on improving job quality and recruiting more people into the truck driving profession.
August 29, 2022
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