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Federal, News

FMCSA provides regulatory relief for transportation of baby formula

The federal government is calling on truck drivers to help out with the nation’s shortage of baby formula with an emergency declaration.

Federal, News

Driving school seeks exemption from instructors’ qualification requirements

A truck driving school says its instructors should be exempt from a driver training rule that requires them to have two years of driving experience.

Fuel prices, News

Lower diesel prices again this week

Diesel prices, including the national average, were lower for the second consecutive week. The Gulf Coast saw the largest drop this week.

News, State

Louisiana House panel backs double fines, camera use on Atchafalaya Basin Bridge

A Louisiana House panel has voted to advance a bill to double fines for speeding and for truck lane restrictions along the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge.

News, State

Spring storms lead to Minnesota executive order

Minnesota has experienced extreme weather that is affecting their agricultural industry. The state has an hours-of-service waiver in place.

Equipment, News, State

Sysco to acquire hundreds of Freightliner electric trucks

Sysco Corp. is moving forward with its ambitious emission reduction targets by acquiring nearly 800 electric trucks. Will it work?

Business, Equipment

Meritor buys Siemens Commercial Vehicle business

Shortly after announcing plans to join Cummins Inc., Meritor is buying Siemens Commercial Vehicle biz for more electric powertrain expertise.

OOIDA, Truck Shows

OOIDA tour trailer stops in Morris, Ill., fresh from a vintage truck show

He’s in Morris, Ill., now, but over the weekend Marty Ellis took the OOIDA tour trailer to the ATHS Greater Cincinnati Chapter Truck Show.

Federal, News, Safety & Security

Avoiding crashes sometimes prompts need for speed, truckers say

Truckers say a proposed speed limiter mandate would prevent them from accelerating to avoid crashes.

Equipment, News, State

Self-driving vehicles allowed on Kansas roadways; Gatik begin operations

Thanks to lobbying efforts by Walmart and startup company Gatik, Kansas now allows self-driving vehicles to operate on public roads.