Federal
‘No soft enforcement’ for drivers who still have an AOBRD, CVSA warns
CVSA is warning drivers there won’t be any “soft enforcement” when the time comes to switch from an AOBRD to an ELD. That deadline is Monday, Dec. 16.
Listen Now
Trucks may get short end of toll stick
The Connecticut toll debate is leaning in a bad direction for truckers. Also, a recent FMCSA announcement discouraged entry-level driver training advocates.
The Latest
Featured: Crime & Courts
OSHA backs UPS driver who refused to drive without an ELD
A New Hampshire driver for UPS Freight will receive more than $47,000 after filing a whistleblower complaint that UPS forced him to drive without an ELD.
Crime & Courts, News
Carriers not fully liable for repairs by third parties, Florida court rules
Should a motor carrier be held responsible for a crash caused by insufficient repairs done by a third-party shop? A Florida appeals court has an answer.
Opinion
Slogans: Genius or Insanity? Did you really mean that?
From “Don’t Jerk and Drive” to “Meth: We’re On It” South Dakota has a history of zany slogans. Contributing Editor John Bendel recalls some other gems.
State, Tolls
Florida bills would nix Palmetto Expressway express lanes
Two Florida lawmakers want to reverse course on express lanes along a Miami-area roadway. They want tolls removed and prohibited on the expressway.
Federal
‘No soft enforcement’ for drivers who still have an AOBRD, CVSA warns
CVSA is warning drivers there won’t be any “soft enforcement” when the time comes to switch from an AOBRD to an ELD. That deadline is Monday, Dec. 16.
State
Utah task force moves toward tax reform, increased fuel costs
A Utah legislative panel continues work on a plan to boost transportation funding via a tax reform package that includes higher costs for fuel purchases.
News
Sleigh Bells and Santa provides scholarships to children of fallen truckers
Sleigh Bells and Santa, a charity that supports the children of fallen truckers, is doing something extra to help those kids get a college education.
Products & Services
DAT Solutions: Holiday week pushes rates higher
During Thanksgiving holiday week, most van lanes saw higher rates, according to DAT MembersEdge. Reefer traffic was busy, then lulled, and has picked up.
Crime & Courts, News
New Prime female driver ‘terrorized’ by trainer, lawsuit claims
A lawsuit filed by a former New Prime trainee alleges the female trainee was held hostage in a truck for a month as her trainer sexually assaulted her.
Federal, Opinion
DSRC – a big fight over an invisible resource
Tech, media, safety groups and even vehicle manufacturers are in a fight over DSRC. It could have serious consequences on U.S. highways of the future.
Crime & Courts, News
Class action lawsuit accuses Chicago of predatory towing
Chicago is asking a federal court to dismiss a class action lawsuit that accuses the city of predatory towing, affecting potentially thousands of motorists.
