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.
Listen Now
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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News, State
Massachusetts governor hits pause button on bill that includes rule for side underride guards
The Massachusetts governor has returned to the statehouse a transportation safety bill that includes a mandate for side underride guards for certain trucks.
Business, Equipment
Navistar recalls International trucks for connecting rod problem
Navistar has issued a recall for 2018-20 International trucks that might have a connecting rod problem. There’s a software fix.
Business, Equipment
Nikola recalls regional cabovers over seat belt problem
Nikola Corp. has announced a recall for its Tre BEV cabover trucks. The Tre BEV cabover trucks are intended for metro or regional fleets. The reason for the recall is a problem with the seat belt shoulder anchoring assembly that may have been improperly recalled. Nikola says 93 trucks might be affected. The company says […]
News, State
Sunset Point Rest Area to close temporarily for renovations
The Sunset Point Rest Area on Interstate 17 in Arizona will close for renovations this week as part of a $7.5 million project.
Analysis, Business, News
Beware of the spreading Fedezon model
Beware of the Amazon and FedEx business model. It’s geared to keeping drivers under the mega companies’ thumbs, columnist John Bendel warns.
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA maintains opposition to hair testing mandate
OOIDA opposes reporting hair testing results in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, citing “inconsistencies and inaccuracies” in the tests.
COVID-19, News
Reports: Canada to end vaccine requirement; U.S. next?
Canada is reportedly set to end its vaccine requirement for travelers. Will the United States do the same?
Elections, News, State
Los Angeles County locales pursue new road revenue
Los Angeles County locales will ask voters next month to raise taxes to cover general purpose needs that include road work.
News, State
Washington state’s U.S. Highway 2 shutdown since Sept. 10
The Bolt Creek fire has burned more than 10,000, closing U.S. Highway 2, just east of Seattle. WSDOT says the highway could reopen Monday.
Federal, News
Should electronic IDs be required on commercial motor vehicles?
FMCSA is flirting with the idea of requiring interstate commercial motor vehicles to have electronic identification technology.