Federal, News, Safety & Security
CVSA petitions FMCSA to amend inspection report requirements
CVSA has petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to remove one of the requirements involving inspection reports.
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Podcast: Time to start your engines for produce season
The unofficial start to produce season has been announced. On this week’s Market Update, we’ll discuss how that will impact certain markets.
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Business, News, Products & Services
Saia LTL Freight opens new Kansas terminals
Saia LTL Freight opens more terminals, this time in western Kansas. Company officials say the expansion will continue into 2025.
Fuel prices, News
National diesel average dips below $5, EIA report says
Diesel prices are lower this week based on reports from EIA, ProMiles.com and AAA. EIA says the national average per gallon is under $5.
Federal, News, OOIDA
ELD exemption for pre-2000 trucks should remain, OOIDA says
When the ELD mandate took effect in 2017, trucks with pre-2000 engines were exempt. OOIDA says it should stay that way.
News, State
Florida expands CDL training programs at state colleges
Florida boosts funding for CDL training programs at state colleges. The governor says trucking investments are driving the state’s growth.
News, State
West Virginia governor signs bills to pay for road work
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has signed into law legislation appropriating surplus revenue for secondary road projects.
Federal, News
TRUCKS Act would help small trucking businesses avoid training requirements
A bill in the Senate would open the door for small trucking businesses to avoid the new entry-level driver training requirements.
News, State
Meetings scheduled for Virginia DOT study
The Virginia Department of Transportation is holding public meetings on Sept. 19 and Sept. 20 to provide information on the Route 199 Project Pipeline study. Transportation issues such as congestion, safety and access will identified and analyzed as part of the study, according to the Project Pipeline website. Route 199 (Humelsine Parkway) between Brookwood Driver […]
Business, Equipment
Cummins introduces Meritor 17Xe ePowertrain at German trade show
Cummins showed why it wanted Meritor with the 17Xe ePowertrain at a truck tradeshow in Germany. Volvo also showed a new electric rear axle.
Features
Trucker honored after saving toddler playing near highway
“You see a 2-year-old on the side of the road … you stop what you’re doing.” Trucker honored as Highway Angel for his selfless actions.
News, State
Ohio bill would create regional heavy hauling permit near Pennsylvania border
An Ohio House bill would revise a special regional heavy hauling permit rule to address affected loads near the state’s border with Pennsylvania.
