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FMCSA explains the HOS waivers around Baltimore's bridge collapse
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration spelled out further details of, and longer-range possibilities for, the hours of service waivers in place following collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
April 10, 2024
Texas fleet owners human trafficking truck drivers, editing logs: Police
VSR Transportation, now inactive in FMCSA's system, allegedly refused to pay immigrant drivers, threatening their job or immigration status to keep from paying 47 cents per mile.
April 9, 2024
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March 15, 2024
Indiana begins construction on wireless truck charging highway segment
Indiana DOT, Purdue University and Cummins are partnering on the project to build a roadway that can charge electric vehicles at highway speeds. Also: FMCSA hosting session on Baltimore bridge collapse response; I-195 bridge work in Rhode Island; more.
April 9, 2024
Life
Port of Baltimore reopening timeline proposed
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is planning to open a temporary channel to the port by April's end, with the permanent channel reopening by the end of May. Also: Some New Hampshire haulers get regs relief; more Kenworths, Peterbilts recalled; more.
April 8, 2024
Regulations
Group backed by former AG Barr suing California over rule banning diesels
The American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce filed suit looking to block enforcement of CARB's Advanced Clean Fleets rule. Also: Love's opens five new Speedco locations, renovates two; new resource for finding showers.
April 5, 2024
Custom Rigs
Owner-op-founded Alabama truck show and foundation for Lowe Syndrome kick off
The fourth annual Show for Lowe's, started by owner-operator Thomas Sullivan, benefits the Waylon Sullivan Foundation, which helps families with children diagnosed with Lowe Syndrome, a rare genetic condition.
April 5, 2024
Regulations
Baltimore bridge collapse: Emergency HOS waiver issued in Maryland, SBA loans available
FMCSA has extended an emergency declaration for relief haulers around the Baltimore bridge collapse. Also: New York waives hours regs for fuel haulers for solar eclipse; SBA loans available around Baltimore; new Montana rest area features police office.
April 4, 2024
Life
Truck-involved crash fatalities jumped 2% in 2022
NHTSA this week released final fatal crash stats for 2022, which showed 5,936 people died in crashes involving large trucks during the year.
April 3, 2024
Life
Rail-bridge strike by oversize rig closes I-95
The closure is ongoing on I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia. Also: Tradepoint Atlantic terminal still operational in Baltimore; FMCSA to modify under-21 interstate driver program at Congress' direction; new liability insurance options.
April 3, 2024
Regulations
FMCSA shuts down driver after deadly school bus collision
A Texas-based concrete pumper driver told authorities he had smoked marijuana the night before the crash and used cocaine before the crash. Also: Natural gas-powered Mack LRs recalled; A. Duie Pyle celebrates 100 years; new tools in fuel-fraud fight.
April 1, 2024
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New group takes aim at 'trailerism' within trucking business and culture
Inside the formation of the Anti-Trailerism League of America, via Long Haul Paul's talk with the elusive founder: "We’ve got to make our fellow drivers realize that equipment aesthetics do not comprise identity. The trailer doesn’t define the man."
April 1, 2024
Life
Total solar eclipse: Path across U.S., safety, travel advisories, more
Some states in the "path of totality" for the April 8 total solar eclipse are calling on truckers to take the day off and plan to deliver and pick up another day. Others in the path warn of expected increased traffic and congestion.
March 29, 2024
Equipment
Used-truck prices climbed in February | Bennett companies turning 50
Used Class 8 average retail sales prices were up 4.4% month over month to $62,100 in February, according to ACT Research. Also: Bennett celebrates 50 years in business; TA opens restaurants in New Braunfels, Texas, and Savannah, Georgia.
March 29, 2024
Regulations
FMCSA planning 'stakeholder day' on registration changes
The virtual "Registration Modernization Stakeholder Day II" will be May 29, allowing industry input on FMCSA's registration process. Also: ATBS offering Tax Day deal; In-cab TV provider enables two-way comms on big screen; Michigan weight updates; more.
March 28, 2024
Life
Baltimore bridge collapse prompts changes to city's truck routes | Dave Nemo retiring
The city of Baltimore has updated its official truck routes map, which details how truck drivers may use Baltimore City roads and highways. Also: Dave Nemo planning retirement after 50-plus-year trucking radio career; latest Highway Angel.
March 27, 2024
Life
Werner team, FedEx driver named TA Citizen Drivers
Georgia-based Tim Taylor and Arizona-based Steve and Gina Jones were named the 2024 TA Citizen Drivers last week at the Mid-America Trucking Show.
March 26, 2024
Life
I-695 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses in Baltimore: Alternate routes, more
In the wee hours Tuesday, after a container ship struck a support structure in the water, the bridge spans collapsed into the harbor. Search and rescue operations are ongoing. Find suggestions for alternate routes here.
March 26, 2024
Life
New weigh station bypass opportunities in 13 states
Prepass added four new states and 40 new bypass sites in nine states already in the PrePass network. Also: Drivewyze is testing active work-zone alerts for truckers in Oregon; Truckers Against Trafficking celebrates 15th anniversary; new TA in Arkansas.
March 25, 2024
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