Federal, News
UCR fees to increase in 2025
FMCSA announced the UCR fees in a final rule that is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on Monday, June 17.
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Podcast: Unexpected state tax digs into truckers’ wallets
New Jersey has long collected a tax from truckers “doing business” in the state. Now, an enforcement effort is catching some by surprise.
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Crime & Courts, News, State
CDL fraud scheme case comes to an end
The final domino has fallen in a federal criminal case accusing 20 people, including DMV employees, of a CDL fraud scheme.
Federal, News
FMCSA leadership hears drivers’ perspective from OOIDA Board
FMCSA’s Robin Hutcheson and Jack Van Steenburg attended OOIDA’s Board meeting. Issues discussed included ELDs and speed limiters.
News, State
A continued gas tax holiday eyed in Connecticut; diesel tax increased
Newly re-elected, Connecticut’s governor announces he wants to keep the state’s gas tax cut beyond Nov. 30. Diesel tax, though, is going up.
Business, News, Products & Services
Reduced emissions basis for Penske renewable diesel agreement with Shell
Penske’s use of renewable diesel in California will be expanded through a preferred supplier agreement with Shell Oil Products U.S.
Business
PS Logistics adds to acquisitions with Mississippi flatbed carrier
PS Logistics continues to expand through acquisitions, this time picking up flatbed carrier Clay’s Transport out of Brookhaven, Miss.
News, Safety & Security
Roughly nine of 10 trucks passed Brake Safety Week
Nearly nine out of 10 tractor-trailers pulled over during Brake Safety Week came out of the inspection without being put out of service.
News, Safety & Security, State
Deer hits pickup truck, flies through Freightliner windshield
A deer came crashing through the windshield of a Freightliner daycab in northern Missouri Friday. Neither driver was seriously hurt, though.
Equipment, Products & Services
Electric truck stops will need as much power as small towns
Producing the amount of power needed to convert to electric trucks isn’t the problem. It’s delivering it fast enough to be feasible.
Business, Equipment, News, Products & Services
Pilot, Volvo to develop charging network for electric trucks
Pilot and Volvo announce plans for a charging network for Class 8 electric trucks, aiming to aid the widespread adoption of electric trucks.
News, Safety & Security, State
Seasonal sun glare warning issued for I-70 west of Denver
Sun glare can blind drivers on eastbound I-70 headed toward Denver, Colorado DOT warns, forcing I-70’s closure, so watch the sign boards.
