Federal, News
NHTSA denies petition on rear-impact guard final rule
NHTSA denied a petition from trucking safety groups to reconsider a 2022 final rule aimed at improving rear-impact guards.
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Podcast: When roads go down, truckers pay the price
A closure on U.S. 50 in Colorado prompts talk on resiliency and practicality – and the effect infrastructure problems have on truck drivers.
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Business
Kenan Advantage Group buys Toronto’s Connectrans
Fresh from acquiring New Jersey’s Carbon Express, Kenan Advantage Group adds to its logistics division by buying Connectrans Logistics.
Business, Products & Services
Spot load postings on MembersEdge jumped 5% last week
Load posts are up noticeably on MembersEdge, but there remain plenty of trucks available. Hurricane Ian’s effects are lingering.
Federal, News, Safety & Security
CVSA shares results of five-day hazmat inspection blitz
CVSA checked 6,000 vehicles carrying hazardous materials or dangerous goods during an unannounced five-day inspection blitz. How many were in violation?
Federal, News, OOIDA
OOIDA talks overtime, AB5 on Clubhouse
Whether it be in the courtroom or in Congress, OOIDA is dedicated to fighting for the interests of truck drivers.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA gears up for Truckers for Troops campaign
This year is the 16th OOIDA’s Truckers for Troops fundraising campaign. To date, the program has raised over $700,000 for military veterans.
News, State
Florida judge nullifies Hillsborough County transportation tax question
For the second time in as many years, one Florida county’s pursuit of additional transportation funding has been thwarted.
Business, News
IRS per diem rates for truckers stay the same
Per diem rates for truck drivers did not increase for 2022-23, remaining at $69 for travel in the U.S. and $74 for travel in Canada.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel sees largest increase in months
Diesel prices increased significantly across the country after several weeks of declining prices. The national average surged by 38 cents.
Federal, News
Speed limiter proposal eyes June 2023 unveiling
By next summer, the FMCSA expects to unveil a proposal requiring most commercial motor vehicles to use speed limiters.
News, State
Port of Long Beach to host ‘Help for Truckers’ day
The Port of Long Beach is hosting a “Help for Truckers Day” for drivers to obtain up to four different certifications on Oct. 18-19.