Speed limiter fight reaches Congress
Members of Congress have joined the fight to prevent the FMCSA from mandating speed limiters on commercial motor vehicles.
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Podcast: Avoiding double brokering and fraud
Double brokering is running rampant. Brent Hutto of Truckstop discusses what’s causing the spike in fraud and how to avoid being a victim.
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Arrow Truck Sales exits Texas because of state regulations
Arrow Truck Sales branches in Dallas, Houston and San Antonio will stop selling used trucks by July 31, pushed out by Texas regulations.
News, State
Alabama, Pennsylvania make strides to protect roads and bridge funds
Legislative action in Alabama and Pennsylvania would limit much money is routed away from roads and bridges for other purposes.
News
Trucking jobs up slightly, but down compared to January
Although trucking jobs increased month to month, the long-term picture is representing more of a plateau, according to one analyst.
Features, News, Truck Shows
Shell Rotella SuperRigs set for next week in Wyoming
The Shell Rotella SuperRigs 2023 event is scheduled for June 8-10 in Gillette, Wyo. More than $25,000 in cash and prizes is on the line.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
CDL test waiver shouldn’t be made permanent, FMCSA report says
In a report to Congress, FMCSA cited safety concerns and lack of oversight as reasons for not making a CDL test examiner waiver permanent.
Business, Equipment, News
Shell Starship 3.0 to cruise highways this summer
When the latest version of the Shell Starship hits the highways this summer, it will be powered by a Cummins X15N natural gas engine.
Federal, News
FMCSA launches human trafficking awareness campaign
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration launched a new human trafficking awareness campaign called “Your Roads, Their Freedom.”
News, State
New York bill mandates speed limiters for passenger vehicles
One New York Senate bill would mandate advanced safety technology for all new passenger vehicles registered in the state.
News
Distracted driving is getting worse, study finds
A study by Cambridge Mobile Telematics suggests that distracted driving is increasing, costing people’s lives and society billions of dollars.
News, Safety & Security
Operation Safe Driver Week campaign returns in July
Law enforcement will be focused more sharply than normal on unsafe driving behavior during Operation Safe Driver Week, July 9-15.
