Federal, News
FMCSA sharpening focus on broker fraud
While a broker transparency rule pends, FMCSA has taken other measures to address broker fraud, including a new Registration Fraud Team.
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Podcast: Federal underride effort pushes forward
An NHTSA advisory committee has held another meeting, and it appears some on the panel are committed to creating an underride requirement.
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Fuel prices, News
Diesel prices below $5 per gallon in several regions
Diesel prices dropped across the country this week, according to reports. The EIA report says the national average is down by 5 cents.
Federal, News
Truckers’ overtime bill introduced in Senate
Sen. Alex Padilla has introduced the Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act, which would remove an exemption from 1938.
News, State
Kansas spends big to help freight trucking be more efficient
With hopes of improving communication and optimizing freight routing, KDOT advances multi-million dollar project along 100-mile stretch in western Kansas.
Business, Equipment
Cummins signs up Werner for 500 hydrogen internal combustion engines
Cummins Inc. has announced that mega carrier Werner Enterprises intends to buy 500 of Cummins’ 15-liter hydrogen internal combustion engines.
News, State
California Legislature approves bill to address wildlife-vehicle collisions
The California Legislature has approved a bill that addresses concern about wildlife and vehicular traffic interactions throughout the state.
Federal, News
NHTSA proposes rule on heavy-duty engine/vehicle test procedures
NHTSA is proposing amendments to test procedures for heavy-duty engines and vehicles, but the rule no longer includes trailers.
Federal, News
FMCSA renews ELD exemption for truck rental group
The Truck Renting and Leasing Association has received preliminary approval to continue waiving the ELD requirement for its drivers.
News, State
California bill provides tax credit for certain vehicle owners
One bill headed to the California governor’s desk would give certain taxpayers money to not own a vehicle.
Crime & Courts, News, State
B&R Repair faces OSHA penalties due to workplace conditions
B&R Repair, a trucking repair company in Illinois, has been hit with $326,000 in OSHA penalties after a fatality investigation.
Business, OOIDA, Products & Services
Video gives a preview of OOIDA’s Truck to Success course
OOIDA’s Truck to Success course covers all aspects of being an owner-operator. Here’s a video sample to help encourage drivers to sign up.