News
FMCSA launches 2024’s Operation Protect Your Move
FMCSA is continuing efforts to protect the public from scams involving household goods. A 2023 initiative found more than 1,000 violations.
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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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The OOIDA tour trailer is staking out Corning, Calif., for a few days
Marty Ellis has the OOIDA tour trailer in Corning, Calif., for a few days before heading to Dixon, Calif., for the Bobtail Apparel Truck Show.
Business, Products & Services
BIT Air Scale lets drivers, carriers monitor truck weight in real time
BIT Air Scale gives drivers access to real-time truck weight information via a smartphone or tablet using the BIT app, during loading.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel surge continues, by 40 cents in some regions
Diesel was up again this week, and by as much 40 cents in some regions. The national average is now $5.339, up 11.5 cents from a week ago.
Elections, News, State
Voters in six California counties to decide on road revenue
Next month’s elections in six California counties will include questions on various transportation-related initiatives.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
FMCSA’s COVID-19 emergency declaration expires without extension
The FMCSA let the clock run out on an hours-of-service waiver that was in effect for more than two-and-a-half years.
Crime & Courts, News, State
Colorado police investigating cause of semi crash that left driver with ‘significant burns’
A semitruck crash in Colorado last week left the 22-year-old driver with “significant burns.” State police are investigating.
News, State
Oklahoma temporarily waives oversized load requirements
Oversized loads transporting hay to assist with drought relief are covered by an Oklahoma requirement waiver through Nov. 10.
Equipment, News
Great Dane recalling trailers over brake pad issue
Great Dane Trailers is recalling more than 2,000 trailers due to brake pad issues. Check to see if the one you’re hauling is affected.
Business, Products & Services
Iron Maintenance truck shop chain poised for growth
In just two years, the Iron Maintenance truck shop chain has blazed a trail of new locations, building on being a Knight-Swift affiliate.
Federal, News
FMCSA rejects CVSA’s petition to set limits on personal conveyance
The FMCSA has denied CVSA’s petition to add a maximum distance or time to a truck driver’s personal conveyance provision.