Federal, News
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.
Listen Now
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
New Pennsylvania law permits platooning
A new law in Pennsylvania is touted to modernize statute for driverless testing and deployment of highly autonomous vehicles.
Opinion
Truckers still getting stuck on Smugglers Notch in Vermont
Have you heard of Smugglers Notch? If you know, you know. If you drive through Vermont, you should definitely know. Smugglers Notch is a mountain pass in Cambridge, Vt., in Lamoille County. It has a glorious view, especially this time of year. Also, it is completely off limits to tractor-trailers. Traversed by state Route 108, […]
Fuel prices, News
Diesel down slightly, says ProMiles.com report
Diesel was down slightly in terms of the national average, and for several reporting regions, according to the Nov. 7 ProMiles.com report.
Federal, News
FMCSA denies trucker’s hours-of-service exemption
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has denied a truck driver’s request to be exempted from the hours-of-service regulations.
Federal, News
Truckers ask agency to end ELD mandate
FMCSA is considering updates to the ELD mandate. Hundreds of truckers say they want the mandate to end. The comment deadline is Nov. 15.
Crime & Courts, News
CRST, C.R. England settle noncompete case for more than $2M
CRST International and C.R. England have reached a settlement in a lawsuit alleging collusion with one another to not hire each other’s drivers.
Crime & Courts, News, State, Tolls
Rhode Island files appeal of federal court ruling against truck-only tolls
Rhode Island files appeal of a federal court’s decision against the state’s truck-only toll plan. State yet to comment on legal basis for the appeal.
News, State
New Jersey bill would aid Motor Vehicle Commission services
One bill moving through the New Jersey statehouse is intended to improve customer service at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.
Business, News, Products & Services
Heartwell Renewables plant breaks ground
Heartwell Renewables officially broke ground on a new renewable diesel plant in Hastings, Neb., that will be completed by summer 2024.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer tour of California ends in Barstow
The California tour for Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer comes to an end in Barstow. Later this week, Ellis is in Tonopah, Ariz.
