Crime & Courts, News
Trucking groups appeal AB5 ruling to Ninth Circuit
Maintaining the stance that California’s AB5 violates the U.S. Constitution, two trucking groups have appealed to the Ninth Circuit.
Listen Now
Podcast: What’s behind the increase in weigh-in-motion scales?
Weigh stations are a regular part of life for truck drivers, but more and more scales are virtually invisible to those who drive over them.
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News, State
Autonomous trucks are a trending topic at statehouses
Legislation addressing authorization of autonomous vehicles, including large trucks, is a topic drawing consideration in statehouses.
News
FMCSA expounds on Key Bridge emergency
FMCSA hosted a webinar for motor carriers and drivers regarding the emergency issued as a result of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
Federal, News
Tax fairness bill would reinstate per diem for company drivers
As Tax Day approaches, there is a bill in the House and Senate that would restore the per diem tax deduction for employee truck drivers.
News, State, Truck Parking
Georgia nears passage of legislation to address truck parking
Georgia lawmakers approve action intended to address concerns about a lack of adequate truck parking. Other states also tackle the topic.
Crime & Courts, Federal, News, State
Federal court upholds California’s ability to set stricter vehicle-emission standards
The D.C. Circuit Court ruled that California’s Clean Air Act waiver can stay intact, setting up a showdown at the Supreme Court.
Opinion
British Columbia officials drop the ball when it comes to announcing major changes
Legislative changes happen fast in Canada. Did the British Columbia government do enough to inform truckers about a major change?
News
Key Bridge collapse partially affects EIA outlook
The Energy Information Administration has adjusted certain aspects of its short-term energy outlook following the Key Bridge collapse.
Federal, News
Effort to stop speed limiters gains supporters
Three more lawmakers have expressed support for the DRIVE Act, a bill that would prevent trucks from being required to use a speed limiter.
News, State
Towing reforms enacted in Virginia
Multiple rule revisions enacted in the state of Virginia are intended to address predatory towing practices throughout the state.
Business, News
Last minute tax prep? Owner-operators, don’t forget per diem deductions
The per diem rate for self-employed truck drivers and owner-operators has remained unchanged since 2021. We break down what you can claim.
