Crime & Courts, Federal, News
Feds warn carriers about cargo theft scheme
Cargo theft in the U.S. continues to climb. The FBI is warning carriers about a sophisticated scheme that has cost the industry millions.
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Podcast: Efforts designed to combat highway protests
A handful of states are considering measures that are meant to deter protesters from exercising their First Amendment rights on highways.
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Crime & Courts, News
Navistar to face another MaxxForce engine lawsuit in Pennsylvania
Navistar must face yet another lawsuit related to defective MaxxForce engines. This time, a Pennsylvania federal court will hear the case.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
It’s time for motor carriers to report September emergency declaration use
The deadline is here for motor carriers operating under the FMCSA’s COVID-19 emergency declaration to report the number of trips they used the exemption in September.
Coronavirus, News
COVID test mandate for truckers in Prince Edward Island could impede supply chain
A mandatory COVID test for truckers entering Prince Edward Island, regardless of their vaccination status, will cause delays, APTA warns.
Federal, News
Highway reauthorization expires; FAST Act extension may be next
The House failed to approve a Senate-approved infrastructure bill before the highway reauthorization expired at the end of September.
Federal, News
NHTSA: Thousands of Level 2 autonomous vehicle crashes expected each year
Justifying continued incident reporting on autonomous vehicle crashes, NHTSA claims that thousands of Level 2 autonomous vehicle crashes occur each year.
News, Safety & Security, State
Stop jumping on trucks – seriously!
A reckless new trend has popped up in the Atlanta area, with individuals spotted clinging to the side of semitrucks on Interstate 85.
News, State
California law extends vehicle miles traveled pilot program
A new law in California extends a road user charge pilot program based on vehicle miles traveled as an alternative to fuel taxes.
Analysis, News
‘Driver shortage’ in the U.S. and the U.K.: the same but different
Britain’s “driver shortage” is like ours: no shortage at all, only tough working conditions and poor pay. That’s where the similarities end.
Federal, News
MRB to recommend 90-day waiver for drivers affected by CPAP recall
FMCSA’s Medical Review Board met to discuss the Philips Respironics CPAP recall and to make recommendations for medical examiners.
State, Truck Parking
The Parking Zone – September 2021
Despite Congress dropping the ball recently, local governments have been busy the past month approving of new truck stops and truck parking.
