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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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New York crackdown on illegally parked trucks ‘not about going after an industry’ says mayor
A trucking group fires back after NYC cracks down on illegal truck parking. The mayor says the city isn’t going after the industry.
Crime & Courts, News, State
PAM Transport reaches multimillion dollar settlement in wage lawsuit
Thousands of drivers are awaiting approval of a multimillion dollar settlement with PAM Transport in a wage lawsuit.
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Hair testing request attracts public comment
FMCSA lacks the authority to grant the Trucking Alliance’s request on hair testing, but that hasn’t stopped the public from submitting comments.
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California webinar attempts to ease confusion on AB5 law
California’s AB5 has sparked a lot of questions on whether a truck driver is classified as an employee or independent contractor.
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Florida DOT announces lane closure notification system
A new lane closure notification system to enhance traffic safety in Florida is the first such system to be implemented in North America.
News, State
I-40 eastbound closed west of West Memphis, Ark., for repairs
Eastbound traffic on I-40 west of West Memphis, Ark., will be closed overnight to repair damage caused by a tanker truck crash.
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Cross-border freight nears all-time high
North American freight is picking up, with cross-border freight hauled by trucks nearing an all-time high once again this year.
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Virginia governor unveils tax relief plan
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has a plan for a tax relief shot in the arm for residents coping with higher prices for goods and services.
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I-10 Corridor Study seeks drivers’ input
The Texas Department of Transportation wants drivers’ input for its I-10 Corridor Study, including insight on truck parking.
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PS Logistics, Purdy Bros. grow through acquisition
Through its subsidiary Purdy Bros. Trucking, PS Logistics continues its buying tear by acquiring Knoxville, Tenn.-based Colonial Freight.