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, 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.
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.
