Federal, News
Effort to provide restroom access to truckers continues
For anyone outside of the trucking industry, the idea of being denied restroom access while working probably seems unimaginable.
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Podcast: FHWA grants meant to replace trucks at ports
Ports across the country might see quite a few new, lower-emission trucks due to a series of grants from the Federal Highway Administration.
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News, State, Tolls
Pennsylvania lawmakers pursue turnpike toll collection fix
Two Pennsylvania state lawmakers are getting the ball rolling in pursuit of collecting millions in unpaid turnpike tolls.
Crime & Courts, News
BNSF to pay more than $200M for trucker biometric violation
A federal jury has awarded a class of truckers more than $200 million after finding BNSF Railway violated Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act.
Business, News, Products & Services, State
Love’s opens 600th location
Love’s Travel Stops has opened a new location in Perry, Okla. The newest location – which features 60 truck parking spaces – is the company’s 600th travel stop.
Federal, News
Puerto Rico emergency declaration extended
A Puerto Rico emergency order from Sept. 18 has been extended through Nov. 17, due to the effects of Tropical Storm/Hurricane Fiona.
Federal, News
FMCSA’s Hutcheson talks speed limiters on Land Line Now
In an interview with LandLine.Media, FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson said the agency has a lot of work to do before moving forward with its speed limiter rulemaking.
Business, News
Saia LTL Freight plans Duluth, Minn., terminal
Saia LTL Freight is purchasing land in Duluth, Minn., to build a terminal and continue the expansion of its network footprint.
Federal, News
FMCSA says marijuana policy changes are ‘going to take a while’
Marijuana laws are changing at state and federal levels. FMCSA’s chief medical officer discusses how soon the agency might make changes.
News, State
California bill aligning climate goals with transportation funding vetoed
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has wielded his veto pen thwarting pursuit to align transportation funding with the state’s climate goals.
Equipment, News
SAF-Holland recalling suspension systems
SAF-Holland is recalling certain ULX40 Suspensions, with P89 mechanical axle assemblies, built with Haldex ModulT Gen II air disc brakes.
Features
ATHS to induct 2022 Hall of Fame class on Oct. 26
The American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame will host this year’s induction ceremony on Oct. 26 in Kansas City, Mo.