Federal, News
FMCSA sharpening focus on broker fraud
While a broker transparency rule pends, FMCSA has taken other measures to address broker fraud, including a new Registration Fraud Team.
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Podcast: Federal underride effort pushes forward
An NHTSA advisory committee has held another meeting, and it appears some on the panel are committed to creating an underride requirement.
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News, State
California law provides aid to port drivers
A new law in California is touted to end the exploitation of port drivers at the state’s ports and inland distribution centers.
Federal, News
FMCSA renews company’s HOS exemption
The FMCSA is renewing a company’s HOS exemption that allows its drivers to work up to 16 hours per day following an off-duty break of at least eight hours.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA prepares for 15th annual Truckers for Troops campaign
The 15th annual Truckers for Troops campaign is slated for the week of Nov. 8. So far, the effort has raised nearly $700,000.
News, State
States pursue action on ticket cameras
Ticket cameras are a topic at statehouses around the country as legislators pursue rule changes to the revenue-generating devices.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA presents Truck to Success course on becoming an owner-op
OOIDA’s Truck to Success course on becoming an owner-operator is set for Oct. 26-28. Watch a free preview on cost of operations.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
FMCSA emergency declaration reporting requirement due Oct. 5
Motor carriers operating under the FMCSA’s COVID-19 emergency declaration will be required to report the number of trips in which they used the exemption.
News
Truck cross-border freight dipped in July, still way up from a year ago
Historically, cross-border freight slows down in July, and this year was no different. However, total freight value still hovers near all-time highs.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel prices mostly up again this week
The diesel report from the Energy Information Administration released on Sept. 27 showed the national average increased by 2.1 cents.
News, State
New Jersey fuel tax rates head down starting Oct. 1
One year after a nearly dime increase in New Jersey gas and diesel tax rates, the first of the month marks a nearly equal dip in rates.
Crime & Courts, News, State
Only one defendant left in widespread CDL fraud scheme
Three more defendants in a large CDL fraud scheme involving DMV employees recently pleaded guilty, with just one of 16 defendants left.