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.
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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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Key Bridge partial, full reopening announced by Army Corps of Engineers
Overcoming challenges from the collapse of the Key Bridge was the focus of a call between federal agencies and the trucking industry.
News, State
New Jersey adopts move-over rule revisions, other states near changes
Move-over legislation enacted in New Jersey applies protection to all highway users. Other states are considering similar revisions.
Federal, News
REPAIR Act finding support from Republicans and Democrats
The REPAIR Act would require manufacturers to provide important repair and diagnostic data. It is receiving bipartisan support.
News
Report: Drivers spending less time on their phone
A study shows that distracted driving is declining as motorists are interacting with their phones less, but taking calls remains a problem.
News, State
Wisconsin enacts two new laws permitting certain heavier truck loads
Two new Wisconsin laws are touted to reduce trucks on roadways in exchange for permitting certain heavier truck loads.
News, State
Emergencies issued in Maine, New Hampshire
Maine and New Hampshire have emergency orders in place following a storm that dumped as much as 1 foot of snow in the Northeast.
News
Trucking jobs surge in March despite current downcycle
A jump in trucking jobs suggests some optimism, but one market analyst cautions more drivers could be problematic further down the road.
News, State, Truck Parking
Montana adds truck parking with new rest area
Additional truck parking is now available at a new rest stop in Montana. Find out where it’s located and what it offers to truckers.
News
Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse 2023 numbers released
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse has released the number of positive drug tests for 2023.
News
New York enacting fuel emergency during solar eclipse
New York is issuing an hours-of-service exemption for fuel haulers due to the expected impact on travel during the solar eclipse.
