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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Federal, News
National Propane Gas Association says hours-of-service waiver needed to meet demand
The National Propane Gas Association seeks an hours-of-service exemption to respond to high demand and to recover from emergency conditions.
Elections, News, State
Voters in three Colorado locales to decide transportation funding questions
Transportation funding is a topic of local measures on fall ballots in Colorado. Two counties and a city are looking at sales tax revenue.
News
Drivers asked to list the top issues facing the trucking industry
What are the trucking industry’s top issues? The American Transportation Research Institute want drivers to tell them in a survey.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA tour trailer heads to Edgerton, Kan.
Marty Ellis takes the OOIDA tour trailer to the outskirts of the Kansas City metro area, stopping Saturday and Sunday in Edgerton, Kan.
Federal, News, OOIDA, Truck Parking
Truck parking a ‘national concern,’ Buttigieg says
In a letter to OOIDA President Todd Spencer, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called truck parking a national concern.
Business, Equipment, News
Werner partners with Kodiak for autonomous trucking lane
Werner’s the latest big carrier to partner with a robotics firm to create an autonomous trucking lane to provide a “competitive edge.”
Fuel prices, News, State
New Jersey fuel rates dip starting Oct. 1
Starting Oct. 1, truck drivers and motorists fueling in New Jersey will get a slight break in fuel tax costs.
Business, Equipment
Diesel ‘downspeeding’ doesn’t increase brake wear, TMC panel says
Downspeeding diesel engines to increase fuel efficiency doesn’t speed up brake wear, according to a panel of technology experts.
News, State
More waivers issued due to Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian has resulted in federal agencies and states declaring emergencies. Georgia and Tennessee are the latest states to issue orders.
Federal, News
Hundreds of truckers react to potential ELD changes
FMCSA asked for feedback on potential updates to the ELD rules. Hundreds of truckers responded.