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: The transition to electric trucks will cost how much?!
How much will it cost the industry to convert to electric? Ryder has taken a look and thinks it has an answer.
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Crime & Courts, News, Safety & Security
Police warn truckers about rise in CPC thefts
Police in California are warning drivers about a rise in thefts of this expensive semi part. Here’s what you can do to avoid being targeted.
Elections, News, State
Voters weigh in on transportation issues
Voters throughout the country decided Nov. 8 on transportation issues that include funds for road, bridge and transit work.
Fuel prices, News
EIA outlook forecasts rising diesel costs
The Energy Information Administration forecasted higher diesel prices through early 2023 in its short-term energy outlook released Nov. 8.
News, State
Tropical Storm Nicole expected to hit southeast Florida
The Florida Department of Transportation is preparing for Tropical Storm Nicole, including allowing certain vehicles bypassing weigh stations.
Business, Products & Services
Love’s, Chester’s Chicken offer truckers free Super Snack
Truck drivers can get a free Chester’s Chicken Super Snack at Love’s Travel Stops on Nov. 17, a week before Thanksgiving.
Business
Werner buys Florida logistics-brokerage company
Reed TMS Logistics out of Tampa, Fla., is now part of mega carrier Werner Enterprises. It will continue to operate as a standalone unit.
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.
