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Fuel prices continue to fall, but Roadcheck rates bump fails to materialize
Good news and bad news for owner-operators during the last week -- fuel prices are down, but the typical bump in rates for Roadcheck was the weakest in years. Also: Bills would cut red tape for vets to enter trucking; new truck parking; more.
May 22, 2024
New bill would let FMCSA fine double brokers $10,000, crack down on shady actors
A bipartisan bill introduced in the House would "hold FMCSA's feet to the fire" in push against fraudsters bleeding $800M a year out of the trucking industry.
May 22, 2024
Two more ELDs off FMCSA's device list | $5M worth of meth pulled from papaya load
The Blue Star ELD and ELD Mandate Plus device are now on the revoked devices list. Also: $5.4 million worth of alleged meth found in papaya shipment; Peterbilt 589 test drives in Ohio Thursday; ATA launches new industry image campaign.
May 21, 2024
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Roadcheck fails 2024: The best of the worst?
With Roadcheck 2024 in the rearview, here's a look at some of the worst violations inspectors clocked during the annual enforcement blitz.
May 21, 2024
Regulations
'We're hemorrhaging money': Big brokers, shippers feel the heat from double brokers
Brokers and their trade group, the Transportation Intermediaries Association, are feeling the heat from freight fraudsters and pushing new laws and tactics to fight back. They hope carriers and shippers alike take up arms with them.
May 20, 2024
Regulations
FMCSA petitioned to allow CLPs for 17-year-olds | I-44 closure, I-70 lane restrictions
A Washington state high school's CDL program wants its students to be able to obtain a commercial learner's permit at 17. Also: I-44 closures planned this weekend in OK; I-70 lane restrictions in CO next week; Shell Starship 3.0 takes off.
May 17, 2024
Regulations
Biden officially commits to marijuana regs overhaul: What CDL drivers need to know
Federal marijuana rules will likely change near-term for most people, but don't listen to the rumors: It isn't, and won't, be legal for CDL holders.
May 6, 2024
Business
Spot rates following fuel prices down, but Roadcheck rebound expected
Diesel's national average almost fell to a 2024 low last week, but spot market rates dropped, too. Roadcheck should bring some relief on that front. Also: Federal emissions reductions funding renewed; OOIDA's Truckers for Troops ongoing.
May 14, 2024
Regulations
States challenge latest EPA, CARB truck emissions rules
Attorneys General from multiple states filed separate legal challenges Monday looking to derail the EPA's Phase 3 Greenhouse Gas regs and California's Advanced Clean Fleets rule, both of which set the stage for a transition to zero-emission trucks.
May 14, 2024
Regulations
Driver-facing cams removed from under-21 CDL program | Cocaine found in cotton candy at border
Following a Congressional directive, FMCSA has removed the driver-facing camera and Registered Apprenticeship requirements from the program. Also: Cocaine found in cotton candy load at border; latest Highway Angel.
May 13, 2024
Regulations
Marijuana legalization, trucking, and the future of drug testing
Marijuana legalization, or at least decriminalization, is picking up steam. Further moves might reshape the future of drug testing in trucking altogether.
May 9, 2024
Regulations
Questions surround liability insurance hike in New Jersey
The state is doubling the liability insurance minimum required effective July 1, but its applicability to out-of-state carriers is uncertain. Also: Can we get a Spring freight season?; FMCSA denies request for under-21 pilot program flexibility; more.
May 8, 2024
Regulations
Roadcheck rolls next week: Insight from last week's rapid-fire CVSA Q&A
Will inspectors drug test drivers roadside? What are the new OOS criteria? Which states are the toughest for Roadcheck? These questions, and more, answered here.
May 8, 2024
Regulations
Bill would put new monitoring on USPS trucking contractors | I-17 closures, detour info
Bill sponsors said USPS needs more oversight over contractors following reports of fatalities, injuries. The bill's reporting requirement raises redundancy questions with the CSA SMS. Also: FMCSA extends Baltimore emergency; I-17 closures upcoming.
May 7, 2024
Life
'Our Roads, Our Safety' Week under way with FMCSA | I-95 back open fully
The weeklong campaign aimed at boosting share-the-road safety among professional drivers and motorists comes one week prior to the kickoff of CVSA's Roadcheck inspection blitz. Also, ICYMI: I-95 reopens after damaged-bridge demo, cleanup.
May 6, 2024
Regulations
Congressional resolutions would kill EPA's latest truck emissions mandates
Legislation introduced in the U.S. House and Senate would, if passed, overturn the EPA's Phase 3 Greenhouse Gas emissions regulations on heavy-duty trucks.
May 1, 2024
Business
Fuel prices, mostly flat in 2024, dip below $4/gallon, and spot rates follow them down
Diesel's average price has been floating near $4 for most of the year, and recently fell below the threshold; spot rates followed fuel down. Also: Free pre-Roadcheck inspections next week; I-15 bridge reopens; new carrier-recognition program from TCA.
May 1, 2024
Life
Trucking maintains strong support of Trump for president
From Overdrive readers to mega carriers to trade associations, trucking is putting most of its support behind Republican candidates during the 2024 election cycle, including former President Donald Trump.
April 30, 2024
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