Federal, News
FMCSA appoints acting administrator
Vinn White has been named FMCSA’s new acting leader, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Tuesday, June 25.
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Podcast: When will the trucking turnaround arrive?
David Spencer of Arrive Logistics discusses some of the factors that feed into the trucking slump and when the industry may turn around.
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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.
Federal, News
FMCSA denies ELD exemption request made over internet issues
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has denied a request from a motor carrier to exempt its drivers from the ELD mandate.
News, State
New Vermont transportation budget provides record funding
Vermont’s new transportation budget includes funding for the state’s transportation program and miscellaneous changes to transportation laws.
Federal, News
OOIDA tells FMCSA to deny Stevens Transport’s exemption request
OOIDA told the FMCSA that it should deny an exemption request that would allow some of Stevens Transport’s permit holders to run team.
Opinion
Big trucking wants to kill overtime pay for truckers
The prospect of overtime pay for truck drivers has big truckload carriers quietly attacking the idea. John Bendel looks at their “facts.”
News
EIA outlook sees higher consumption, production
According to the latest short-term energy outlook released by the Energy Information Administration, record production may occur by 2023.
News
Canada announces incentive program for trucks
Canada announces incentive program for medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles. Program’s aims to make it more affordable to adopt clean technology.