Crime & Courts, News
Trucking groups appeal AB5 ruling to Ninth Circuit
Maintaining the stance that California’s AB5 violates the U.S. Constitution, two trucking groups have appealed to the Ninth Circuit.
Listen Now
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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News
National Work Zone Awareness Week set for April 11-15
The 23rd annual National Work Zone Awareness Week, which seeks to raise awareness about safe driving in work zones, takes place April 11-15.
News, State
SoCal ports begin collection of Clean Truck Fund rates
The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles have begun collecting a Clean Truck Fund rate on containers hauled by diesel-powered trucks.
Federal, News
Task force aims to create ‘bridge between veterans and the trucking industry’
An Army veteran will chair a new task force to bring veterans into trucking. The White House touts 100 new apprenticeship programs.
News, State
Three states approve fuel tax holidays; other states pursue action
Fuel tax relief efforts are approved in three states, while other states continue to pursue relief for motorists and truckers.
Federal, News
FMCSA accepting Truck Leasing Task Force applications
The FMCSA has launched the opening of applications for its Truck Leasing Task Force. The deadline to apply is May 6.
Business, News, Products & Services
Love’s helping professional drivers prepare for 2022 International Roadcheck
Love’s is offering discounted services for professional drivers ahead of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance International Roadcheck.
Federal, News
With personal conveyance, how long and how far, CVSA asks
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance wants FMCSA to nail down how long and how far a commercial driver can go on personal conveyance.
News, OOIDA, State
New Washington state law keeps state-owned and -operated rest areas open
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed into law a bill to aid truck drivers by keeping state-owned and -operated rest areas open.
News, State, Truck Parking
Michigan rest area closed for most of April
The Belleville Rest Area along Interstate 94 will be closed in April for upgrading, temporarily eliminating some truck parking.
Fuel prices, News
Federal report shows another drop in diesel
The Energy Information Administration’s weekly report showed the national average price per gallon of diesel fell by 4 cents to $5.144.
