Federal, News
FMCSA plans registration modernization meeting for May 29
In an attempt to deter fraud and improve an outdated system, FMCSA is working toward modernizing the registration process.
Listen Now
Podcast: Will the free market solve truck parking?
Tyson Fisher brings us an update on the truck parking crisis, including plans for tens of thousands of paid truck parking spaces nationwide.
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Driver Fitness, News
Vision exemptions – navigating the alternative vision standard
Seeking a vision exemption? A step-by-step guide for drivers looking to obtain a vision exemption under FMCSA’s new alternative vision standard.
News, State
Minnesota enacts emergency fuel order
Low fuel inventories and a nearby refinery closures resulted in Minnesota issuing an emergency order providing relief for fuel haulers.
Business, News
KLLM Transport acquires Quest Global
KLLM Transport Services has acquired Georgia refrigerated carrier Quest Global. The acquired company becomes KLLM Expedited Services.
Federal, News, OOIDA, Truck Parking
Truck parking bill clears hurdle; House floor next
The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act cleared a major hurdle in Congress, inching it closer to the finish line.
News, State, Tolls
New Pennsylvania law thwarts toll bridge plan
A revision to Pennsylvania statute signed into law halts a public-private partnership plan to impose new tolls on existing bridges.
Federal, News
Emergency declaration raises questions about increased HOS flexibility
Will FMCSA’s emergency declaration open the door to more flexibility within the hours-of-service regulations?
Federal, News
FedEx loses appeal regarding shipments sensitive to national security
In a case of “know what you’re hauling,” FedEx has been dinged half a million dollars for shipments dealing with national security.
Federal, News
Speed limiter proposal incites nearly 16,000 comments
The public comment period regarding FMCSA’s proposal to require speed limiters on most heavy-duty trucks ended.
News, State
Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project just got smaller
The Brent Spence Bridge project is still moving forward, but new plans gives the bridge a smaller footprint than previously designed.
Fuel prices, News
National diesel average down 13 cents
All regions reported a drop in the average diesel price of at least 12 cents, while the national average fell more than 13 cents.