Federal, News
UCR fees to increase in 2025
FMCSA announced the UCR fees in a final rule that is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on Monday, June 17.
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Crime & Courts, News
Driver convicted in deadly 2018 hockey team bus crash hopes to stay in Canada
The driver at fault in the 2018 junior hockey team bus crash in Saskatchewan hopes to avoid being deported to India after his prison term.
Crime & Courts, News
Diesel theft lands Florida men in jail
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested two men in Bradenton, Fla., for stealing a semitruck as part of a fuel theft scheme.
News
Cross-border freight dips in April; still high overall
Despite a drop from March, cross-border freight hauled by trucks in April was the still the second highest on record. According to the latest numbers from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, trucks hauled nearly $80 billion of freight across the northern and southern borders in April. Compared to last April, cross-border truck freight is up […]
Fuel prices, News
National diesel price averages near $6 per gallon
According to ProMiles and AAA reports on June 20, the price of diesel continues to climb across the country. Only New England saw relief.
News, State
New Illinois laws expand use of expressway cameras
Two new laws in Illinois expand use of cameras on expressways and state highways. The legislative action is touted to help law enforcement investigate criminal activities. The first bill signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker increases the number of cameras along state roadways. Cook County has been the lone county authorized to place cameras […]
Federal, News
Senate committee advances Hutcheson’s confirmation as FMCSA leader
Robin Hutcheson is another step closer to becoming FMCSA’s next permanent administrator.
Federal, News
Biden pushes for temporary fuel tax holiday
President Biden is calling for a fuel tax holiday. However, the House T&I leader calls the efforts “short-sighted.”
News, State
Interstate 95 named most pet-friendly trucking lane
With Bring Your Dog to Work Day coming up, Trucker Path found out where the friendliest areas for pets are located, including most friendly trucking lanes. Although every day is Bring Your Dog to Work Day for truckers, the official day is June 24. In celebration of canine copilots, Phoenix-based Trucker Path determined the best […]
Federal, News
Senate committee to vote on FMCSA nomination
A Senate committee will consider the nomination of Robin Hutcheson as the administrator of the FMCSA during an executive session on June 22.
News, State
Pennsylvania House advances autonomous vehicle bill
The Pennsylvania House has approved a bill to allow for the driverless testing and deployment of highly autonomous vehicles.