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OOIDA reaffirms opposition to speed limiter mandate

OOIDA President Todd Spencer said studies and research prove that traffic is safest when all vehicles travel around the same speed. Also: More court action announced in New Orleans staged-accident scheme; U.S. Xpress honors drivers' mileage milestones.

May 2, 2022

Speeding Gov Shots

FMCSA amending household goods regs for carriers

New recommendations to FMCSA from the Household Goods Consumer Protection Working Group are being implemented into HHG regs this summer. Also: Highway Transport driver named Tanker Driver of the Year.

April 29, 2022

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July 7, 2025

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FMCSA files notice of intent on speed limiter requirement

After 5 years of inaction, DOT puts speed limiters back on the table. Also: FedEx Ground recognized six independent businesses as FedEx Ground Entrepreneurs of the Year. FMCSA publishes video on ELDT rule; DOL seeks to promote inclusiveness in trucking.

April 28, 2022

Michigan removes most spring weight restrictions

Beginning April 25, weight restrictions are only in place in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and southern parts of the state. Also: Roehl announces new pay structure for drivers.

April 25, 2022

Only Michigan's Upper Peninsula and part of the southern part of the state still have spring weight restrictions in place.

Achates near-zero-emissions opposed-piston diesel may get axed by cylinder deactivation, electric powertrains

Big investments for all-electric, fuel cell and bolt-on solutions for cutting emissions on existing four-stroke platforms has Achates pushing harder to make their ultra clean, record-setting 10.6-liter diesel an attractive choice for production.

April 20, 2022

Achates Power 10.6-liter near-zero diesel

Hours of service regs suspended in Georgia | Used truck sales, prices increased in March

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp cited supply chain issues in a state of emergency declared last week. Also: Used truck sales up in March; Penske places order for electric cargo vans.

April 20, 2022

Penske's Ford E-Transit cargo vans will be available as rentals and leases.

FMCSA moving under-21 pilot program forward, answers some concerns

After the first request in January, FMCSA said it received a total of 144 comments, and 102 of them were opposed to the program.

April 19, 2022

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Legislation looks to guarantee overtime pay for company drivers

Bill HR 7517 would remove the fair-labor exemption codified nearly a century ago and applied to many over-the-road employee drivers thereafter. Removal would guarantee time-and-a-half pay after 40 weekly hours worked for employee drivers.

April 18, 2022

The rise of electronic logging devices among trucking companies, even before they were mandated by FMCSA, has over the years given rise to the feeling among many that an overtime pay exemption in the Fair Labor Standards Act applied to OTR drivers had simply outlived any practicality it may have had.

Developers make headway on wireless backup cameras

Developers are overcoming hurdles in backup camera technology on heavy-duty commercial trucks by using a thinner bandwidth to direct reliable signal from the back of a 53-foot trailer to the tractor cab via WiFi and Bluetooth.

April 18, 2022

review backup camera screen

Proper wheel end play the difference in bearing life and loose wheels

Pre-adjusted wheel end systems are intended to be locked down and secured based on the tolerance stack ups of components inside the system.

February 18, 2020

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Assessing the challenges of a mileage-based user fee as an alternative to the fuel tax

The Eastern Transportation Coalition is working to find a fair balance in developing a mileage-based user fee as an alternative funding source for the Highway Trust Fund as more fuel-efficient vehicles make the fuel tax less feasible.

April 15, 2022

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Texas governor backs off on some border inspections

After reaching an agreement with a Mexican border state's governor, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has eased state inspections at one Laredo border crossing location. Also: Forward Air opens new support center.

April 15, 2022

New Texas border inspection directive slowing cross-border operations

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, in an effort to increase border security, ordered the Texas DPS to conduct enhanced inspections at border crossings. The result has been increased border crossing wait times and even protests in Mexico, closing one crossing.

April 13, 2022

Electric vehicles' lack of fuel tax leaves highway funding in limbo

Meaningful action on EV's impact on the Highway Trust Fund is likely several years away.

April 12, 2022

EV charging station

Lawmakers look at attract more truck drivers with tax credit

Proposed legislation, if passed, would give certain truck drivers a $7,500 tax credit for the next two years. Also: Western Star recalls small number of 4900 model tractors; Mack recalls some LR Electric models.

April 12, 2022

Trucks On Highway

FMCSA calls on fleets to apply for Truck Leasing Task Force

The 10-member task force will focus on truck lease agreements in the trucking industry. Also: Autonomous tech firm Torc Robotics opens new development center; Florida trucking school expands; Love's offering discounted inspections ahead of Roadcheck.

April 7, 2022

Biden nominates Hutcheson to lead FMCSA

FMCSA hasn't had a full time administrator since Ray Martinez, who stepped down from the post in October 2019.

April 6, 2022

FMCSA acting admin Robin Hutcheson

CCJ's updated Air Brake Book now available for download

The 11th edition of CCJ's Air Brake Book, a free industry resource guide, is now available.

April 6, 2022

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Trucking market recovery will be driven by 'necessary evil,' ATA's economist says

2025 got off to a nice start but hopes for a recovery now hinge on fleets going out of business and drivers leaving the industry.

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ATA: Driver shortage about quality, not quantity

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Bye-bye driver shortage: the economy remains trucking's top concern

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Tesla expects electric Semi debut in late 2026

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USA Truck going back up for sale

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