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‘No soft enforcement’ for drivers who still have an AOBRD, CVSA warns
CVSA is warning drivers there won’t be any “soft enforcement” when the time comes to switch from an AOBRD to an ELD. That deadline is Monday, Dec. 16.
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Trucks may get short end of toll stick
The Connecticut toll debate is leaning in a bad direction for truckers. Also, a recent FMCSA announcement discouraged entry-level driver training advocates.
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OSHA backs UPS driver who refused to drive without an ELD
A New Hampshire driver for UPS Freight will receive more than $47,000 after filing a whistleblower complaint that UPS forced him to drive without an ELD.
Crime & Courts, News
Utah man charged with obtaining CDL with someone else’s identity
A Utah man is facing charges for attempting to fraudulently obtain a commercial driver’s license by using another man’s identity, according a U.S. Department of Transportation news release. James Michael Austin was charged with forgery on Feb. 16 in the Eighth Judicial District Court, Uintah County, Utah. Approximately one year before, Austin used the identity […]
Analysis, News
Key information in NTSB reports lost in translation
If you read any of the recent stories outside of Land Line Magazine on the National Transportation Safety Board’s report about a June 2016 crash in Kansas that killed six people, you likely read about how the truck driver’s fatigue played a role and that collision avoidance technology could have prevented the deadly wreck. However, […]
News
Trucks carry smaller share of NAFTA freight in 2017 but still haul most of it
As negotiators continue to determine the fate of the North American Free Trade Agreement, freight between the three countries has been strong. According to stats recently released by the U.S. Department of Transportation, the share of freight moved by trucks in 2017 fell from the previous year but still accounted for the majority of North […]
News, Tolls
Utah Legislature approves plan to permit tolling roads
The prospect of toll roads around the state of Utah is one step away from becoming a reality. Utah law already permits the use of tolls to cover state expenses. Tolling authority, however, is limited to new roads. The Senate voted to sign off changes to a bill made in the House that would expand […]
News, OOIDA
OOIDA files lawsuit against Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission for excessive tolls
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and the National Motorists Association have filed a class-action lawsuit against the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission for what they say are excessive toll increases that place an undue burden on interstate commerce. Additionally, the lawsuit claims toll revenue has been diverted to projects unrelated to the turnpike. In a lawsuit filed […]
Opinion
What can the Florida bridge collapse mean for the infrastructure bill?
Over the past several weeks, there have been numerous congressional hearings for the infrastructure bill. One of the biggest items on the agenda for the Trump administration is streamlining the permit process and projects moving faster. We now have a wrench thrown into the mix: Last week’s Florida bridge collapse. Florida bridge incident First, the […]
Crime & Courts, News
FMCSA responds to OOIDA’s petition for rehearing in sleep apnea case
In response to OOIDA’s petition for a rehearing en banc for its lawsuit that claimed the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration bypassed the rulemaking process in order to regulate obstructive sleep apnea, the agency said “further review would not affect the ultimate outcome of this case.” The FMCSA filed its response on March 15 in […]
News
FHWA updates its alternative fuel corridor designations
With a push to make alternative fuels more prevalent and viable, the Federal Highway Administration was assigned to designate an alternative fuel corridor. FHWA has recently updated its second round of designations, highlighting which corridors are ready and which corridors are in the process. Alternative fuel use has progressed in recent years, especially when fossil […]
Fuel prices, News
U.S. diesel prices drop for sixth week
For the sixth consecutive week, average diesel prices across the U.S. have declined, according to the Energy Information Administration. The average price for a gallon of diesel on Monday, Feb. 5, was $3.086. On Monday, March 19, it was 11.4 cents lower, $2.972 per gallon. The year started with average U.S. diesel price at $2.91 […]
Crime & Courts, News
Lamb, Bogash settle deception allegations with FTC to the tune of $900,000
A pair of owners of online permitting and registration services have settled a complaint levied by the Federal Trade Commission, agreeing to pay $900,000. Operating under four separate businesses, James Lamb and Uliana Bogash, agreed to settle a Federal Trade Commission compliant alleging the pair tricked trucking companies into paying them for various registration fees […]
