Federal, News, Truck Parking
Approps bill includes truck parking funding, speed limiter prohibition
The annual THUD appropriations bill was released Wednesday, June 26. Truckers’ top concerns of parking and speed limiters are addressed.
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Podcast: When will the trucking turnaround arrive?
David Spencer of Arrive Logistics discusses some of the factors that feed into the trucking slump and when the industry may turn around.
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Fuel prices, News, State
Massachusetts lawmakers pursue fuel tax relief
Pursuit is underway in Massachusetts to add a question to the 2024 ballot to offer price breaks on fuel purchases at certain times.
Federal, News
FMCSA again waives certain CDL skills test requirements
FMCSA has granted a three-month waiver beginning on Dec. 1 from some of the regulations applicable to commercial learner’s permit holders.
News
Trucking groups voice concerns over Connecticut’s highway use tax
A highway use tax in Connecticut will go into effect at the start of 2023. Trucking groups and drivers are concerned with the fees.
Federal, News
Another trucker asks FMCSA for hours-of-service exemption
Citing his decades of experience, another truck driver is asking FMCSA for an exemption from the hours-of-service regulations.
News
Survey input sought on predatory towing
OOIDA has long fought predatory towing practices that target truckers with unfair fees. An online survey is gathering info on the practice.
Federal, News
FMCSA denies livestock haulers’ hours-of-service exemption
FMCSA has denied a petition to provide an hours-of-service exemption to haulers of livestock, insects and aquatic animals.
Fuel prices, News
National diesel average down another 8 cents
The national diesel average is 8.2 cents lower than last week, according to the Nov. 28 ProMiles.com report. AAA and EIA prices also down.
Business, Equipment, News
Tesla Semi completes first fully loaded 500-mile trip
Just days before the first deliveries are made, the Tesla Semi has completed its first 500-mile trip with a fully loaded truck.
Business, Driver Fitness, Products & Services
Trucking execs back interstate medical clinic network
A network of medical clinics along interstates to serve truck drivers and others is backed by a group of trucking industry executives.
Business, News
Mess is growing from United Furniture pulling the plug
Mississippi furniture maker United Furniture Industries abruptly terminated employees one night last week. Employees are calling foul.
