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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Features, News
Student artists sought for FMCSA’s Road Safety Art Contest
FMCSA seeks student artists to create posters encouraging safe driving around commercial vehicles for its annual Road Safety Art Contest.
Federal, News
Supply Chain Task Force launches program to improve information flow
The White House Supply Chain Task Force is launching an information-sharing initiative aimed at expediting the movement of goods.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel up another 40 cents
The Energy Information Administration weekly report released on March 14 showed just one region with an average price lower than $5.
News, State, Truck Parking
Missouri State Freight and Rail Plan needs truckers’ feedback
Truckers who spend time on Missouri highways have a chance to steer the Missouri Department of Transportation in the right direction by commenting on the draft 2022 Missouri State Freight and Rail Plan. Currently, MoDOT is accepting public comments for the latest freight plan through March 31. This provides truckers an opportunity to help shape […]
News, State
CDL program for inmates part of proposed legislation
CDL training for inmates, part of a proposed Connecticut bill to combat a perceived driver shortage, offers a second chance through trucking.
News, OOIDA, State
Stakeholders urge CARB to delay truck and bus regulation compliance deadline
Stakeholders are asking CARB to have some leniency with the upcoming truck and bus regulation compliance deadline due to the current economic environment.
Fuel prices, News
Russian invasion creates more concerns for oil market
The Energy Information Administration’s latest short-term energy outlook points to the Russian invasion of Ukraine as a major uncertainty.
Federal, News
Trucking Action Plan expected to be unveiled soon
In December, the White House said it would be building a Trucking Action Plan over 90 days. That mark will be reached this week.
Federal, News
NHTSA moves forward on automated vehicle rule
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is rolling out a rule aimed at ensuring the safety of occupants in automated vehicles.
News, State
States debate daylight saving time
The practice of changing clocks for daylight saving time is under review in statehouses around the country, and in Washington, D.C.
