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Trucks barred from section of I-20, and citations are flying
Louisiana transportation officials restricted trucks from a construction zone in Bossier City a month ago, but citations and warnings keep flying. Also: More support for parking funding; new parking info in New Mexico; International trucks recalled.
January 29, 2024
DOT awards $300M in grant funding for truck parking | Big I-70 closure in Ohio
Five truck parking projects in seven states are receiving federal grant money. Also: Both directions of I-70 in Columbus, Ohio, will be closed this weekend; Firestone Airide's remote/smartphone functionality for adjusting air helper springs.
January 26, 2024
Tonnage hauled by trucks fell in 2023
ATA reported a 1.7% year-over-year decrease in truck tonnage in 2023, marking the first annual decline since 2020. Also: TA opens new truck stop with 210 parking spaces off I-15; trio of drivers named Highway Angels.
January 24, 2024
Regulations
FMCSA could remove 16K DOT docs from registry | Smuggled tramadol found in-cab at border
The agency is giving certain medical examiners 30 days to access their National Registry account using login.gov and update their profile info. Also: 'Significant amount' of tramadol seized from truck at border; I-8 rest areas reopened in Arizona.
January 23, 2024
Regulations
Biden digs in heels on embattled acting DOL boss, renominated to lead department
Julie Su's nomination last year was unpopular among trucking stakeholders, mostly due to her role in passing California's AB 5 as California's labor commissioner. Also: Drivewyze intros safety alerts, including parking info; Buddy Moore Trucking acquired.
January 9, 2024
Regulations
Trucking's best defense against predatory towing: A step-by-step guide
The moment something goes wrong on-highway or in a private lot, use this guide on avoiding egregious predatory towing bills, with tools for the trucking industry to fight back.
January 8, 2024
Business
Pennsylvania's annual turnpike-toll hike set to hit | State parking, CDL-testing news
Tolls on the Turnpike will increase 5% beginning Jan. 7 for the Turnpike's legislatively-required annual increase. Also: Ohio closing rest areas along U.S. 23, U.S. 30 for reconstruction; Georgia revamping CDL skills testing process.
January 4, 2024
Regulations
FMCSA, DOT leaders without 'actual expertise' have 'failed trucking': GOP presidential candidate
Recent regulatory pressures in trucking -- hours of service changes, ELDs' automated enforcement, speed limiters and more on the way -- were front and center in the CDLDU forum with truckers and candidate Vivek Ramaswamy at Iowa 80.
December 22, 2023
Life
NTSB releases details around fatal I-70 crash between truck, bus
The crash involved multiple trucks and cars and a motorcoach with high school band students on board. Also: Discounted DOT physicals at two Interstate Health locations; new automated manual transmission option; 4 new Love's stops add 377 parking spots.
December 18, 2023
Regulations
Rhode Island fleet owner sentenced for illegal emissions 'tunes'
Charges were related to altering trucks' ECMs and on-board diagnostics systems to not detect malfunctions in the emission control components. Also: I-195 bridge closure bypass opens; more truck parking coming to I-80 in Wyoming.
December 15, 2023
Parking
New York wants truckers' input on parking challenges, opportunities
The New York State DOT is asking for truckers to weigh in on truck parking in the state. Also: Coops back open -- S.D. I-90 weigh station in action; Peterbilt makes Bendix Fusion Stop & Auto-Go collision mitigation standard on Model 579.
December 14, 2023
Parking
Arizona reveals truck parking expansion plan
The state's statewide truck parking implementation plan would add 846 truck parking spaces across Arizona. Also: Florida seeks CDL testing waiver; Landstar names next president, CEO.
December 5, 2023
Equipment
UAW strike at Mack Trucks could be near end with five-year agreement
UAW informed Mack that it will hold a vote next week on the agreement, negotiated by both sides. Also: Trucker Path offering reserved parking discounts at certain locations; Iowa ag haulers' weight waiver extended; Drivewyze expands in Canada.
November 10, 2023
Regulations
'Potential adverse safety impacts': Speed limiters, truck parking discussed in Senate hearing
A Senate subcommittee held a hearing on highway safety, which included talk about a potential speed limiter mandate and the truck parking shortage. Also: Trucking groups voice support for parking funding bill; Peach State Truck Centers expanding.
November 8, 2023
Parking
Fleets want more parking, as safety groups push speed limiters, AEBs
ATA and state trucking associations penned a letter to governors to prioritize truck parking with infrastructure spending. Also: Safety group wants 'immediate action' on speed limiters, AEBs, more; TA honoring vets; Ritchie Bros. 2024 auction dates.
November 1, 2023
Regulations
Trailer side underride guards: Another chance to weigh in on issues
NHTSA's Advisory Committee on Underride Protection will hold a public meeting Nov. 15. Also: I-65 rest areas in Northwest Indiana revamped with 225 truck parking spaces; Stoughton Trailers adds dealer in Southeast.
October 27, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA gives more time to comment on potential carrier safety rating revamp
The agency is seeking feedback on its so-called carrier Safety Fitness Determination process for motor carriers. Also: Dealer partners with dual-fuel H2/diesel provider; new Love's with 113 truck parking spaces.
October 20, 2023
Equipment
Peterbilt 579, 567 units recalled over U-bolt issue that could impact fuel tanks
The U-bolts that attach the air tank to the chassis in the affected trucks may contact the fuel tank and, over time, wear a hole in the tank. Also: Iowa ag haulers get weight exemption extended; Calstart planning East Coast zero-emission corridor; more.
October 17, 2023
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