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FMCSA explains plans to modernize registration system
FMCSA’s plan to modernize its registration system and crack down on fraud is going to come in stages. A rulemaking is expected this year.
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Podcast: World’s oldest active professional truck driver
Doyle Archer started driving decades ago and hasn’t stopped since. And while he didn’t give it much thought, those around him wondered if he might just be the oldest active trucker at 90 years old. And it turns out he is. We visit with the Guinness World Record holder.
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News, State
Eight states pursue, act to revise speed limit rules
Speed limit rule revisions are a topic of legislation under review in statehouses from the Carolinas to the upper Midwest.
News, OOIDA
Signs still not there to sway OOIDA Foundation market outlook
The OOIDA Foundation said volume/demand are rising, capacity is loose, rates are bottoming and costs are high in its March market update.
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Cross-border freight experiences significant growth in February
With the exception of a minor setback in December, cross-border freight hauled by trucks continues a three-year growth streak in February.
Federal, News
FMCSA sharpening focus on broker fraud
While a broker transparency rule pends, FMCSA has taken other measures to address broker fraud, including a new Registration Fraud Team.
Federal, News
Divided underride committee debates validity of NHTSA’s data
The validity of NHTSA’s cost-benefit analysis regarding a side underride guard mandate was debated by an advisory committee.
News, State
Montana declares emergency over fertilizer supply
A Montana emergency points to several national and international events that have led to delayed delivery of fertilizer across the state.
News, State
Towing reforms approved, advance at statehouses
Unfair towing practices are the topic of new laws enacted in multiple states. The issue continues to receive consideration in one other.
News, Truck Parking
Truck parking company Outpost to double its footprint this year
Investors are seeing value in truck parking, giving parking provider Outpost millions of dollars to significantly expand its operations.
News, State, Tolls
New toll roads, express lanes opening in Tampa this week
Toll roads and express lanes are set to open this week as part of the Gateway Expressway project in Tampa. This project began in 2017.
News, State
States take steps to tap electric vehicles for road funds
Action taken at statehouses around the country focuses on noncommercial electric vehicle owners to help cover road fund costs.