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Federal, News

Truck driver requests hours-of-service exemption

A truck driver with 30 years of experience is asking the FMCSA for an exemption from several of the hours-of-service regulations.

Federal, News

How should FMCSA define brokers and bona fide agents?

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration wants feedback regarding the definitions of broker and bona fide agents.

Business, Products & Services

New Dynasys 24 APU runs on lithium-ion batteries

Its maker, Perrin Manufacturing, says the lithium-ion battery-powered Dynasys 24 can power a 16,000 Btu A/C unit for up to 16 hours.

Business

Schneider National acquires trucks of deBoer Transportation

Schneider National has added to its fleet with the acquisition of Wisconsin carrier deBoer Transportation.

Federal, News, Truck Parking

Truck parking emphasized during House roadway safety hearing

One Democrat and one Republican highlighted the truck parking crisis during a hearing addressing roadway safety. Will the nudge be enough?

Federal, News, OOIDA

Driver shortage claims emerge at FMCSA nominee hearing

The industry’s debate of whether there is a truck driver shortage became the focus of a hearing regarding an FMCSA nominee.

News, State

Temporary left lane restriction for trucks on I-10 in Arizona

Dubbed an “interim safety measure,” Arizona DOT announces trucks will be restricted to the right lane only along a 20-mile stretch of I-10.

News, State

Louisiana Legislature passes electric, hybrid vehicle fee

The Louisiana Legislature has acted to address supplementing transportation funding via a new fee on electric and hybrid vehicles.

Fuel prices, News

Record prices expected through 2023

Historically high energy prices won’t be ending anytime soon, according to the latest EIA short-term energy outlook released on June 7.

OOIDA, Truck Shows

The OOIDA tour trailer heads to ATHS National Convention

The big kahuna of antique truck shows is the next stop for Marty Ellis and the OOIDA tour trailer– ATHS National Convention and Truck Show.