Federal, News, Safety & Security
CVSA petitions FMCSA to amend inspection report requirements
CVSA has petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to remove one of the requirements involving inspection reports.
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Podcast: What’s behind the increase in weigh-in-motion scales?
Weigh stations are a regular part of life for truck drivers, but more and more scales are virtually invisible to those who drive over them.
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Federal, News, State
Gov. Abbott announces return of random inspections at one border crossing
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has partially backed off his mandated step-up in inspections of vehicles arriving from Mexico. After meeting with Nuevo Leon Gov. Samuel Alejandro García Sepúlveda on April 13, Abbott agreed to restore inspection processes to allow for faster border crossings at the Colombia Solidarity International Bridge. The agreement hinged on a commitment […]
Federal, News, OOIDA
GOT Truckers Act would remove overtime exemption
A bipartisan bill backed by OOIDA would reverse a longstanding law that prevents truck drivers from receiving overtime pay.
News, State
Truckers’ help sought in updating Washington state’s Freight System Plan
The Washington state DOT asks truckers to help update its Freight System Plan. There’s a listening session planned for Monday, April 18.
Federal, News
Personal conveyance: How and when to use it
The use of personal conveyance can be an important tool for truckers when it comes to hours of service. However, knowing how and when to use it is the key.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel price relief not expected in the short term
The fuel market has been volatile in 2022. That is expected to continue for the short term with analysts predicting record summer prices.
Crime & Courts, News
Trio pleads guilty to roles in staged-accident fraud scheme
Now 35 people have been convicted in connection with the New Orleans staged-accident fraud scheme known as “Operation Sideswipe.”
Business, Equipment
Sales of commercial vehicles, trailers raise show uncertainty
Despite slower freight activity, there is reason to be optimistic about sales of commercial vehicles and trailers, say ACT Research analysts.
Business, Products & Services
Spot loads dropped for vans, reefers and flatbeds, DAT reports
Loads dropped last week on the DAT MemberEdge load board, and it didn’t matter whether it was van, reefer or flatbed.
Fuel prices, News
Fuel market remains extremely volatile
April’s short-term energy outlook released by the EIA indicated uncertainty remains high as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues.
Federal, News
Bill would create tax credit for commercial truck drivers
A bipartisan bill in the U.S. House of Representatives would create a tax credit for commercial truck drivers who meet certain requirements.
