Federal, News
FMCSA grants TIA’s petition on training for brokers
FMCSA has granted a petition from the Transportation Intermediaries Association regarding training requirements for brokers.
Listen Now
Podcast: Crashes, drugs, fraud and parking on agenda for FMCSA forum
An FMCSA Research Forum is coming up next week, and what comes out of it could have a significant impact on your life as a truck driver.
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Equipment
Western Star recalls include side air intake and windshield wiper issues
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling a few thousand Western Star trucks of various models and model years for two separate issues.
Crime & Courts, News
Two companies admit to tampering with emission monitoring systems
Two companies have struck plea deals and admitted guilt in a conspiracy to tamper with emission monitoring systems on Class 8 trucks.
Features, Truck Shows
Truck World kicks off Thursday in Mississauga, Ontario
The last Truck World show was in 2018, but it’s coming back at the end of this week with more than 500 exhibitors and programs on ELDs.
Fuel prices, News, State
Fuel tax relief efforts continue at statehouses
Fuel tax relief efforts continue at statehouses across the country to aid motorists and truck drivers. Add five states to the list.
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.”
