Federal, News
FMCSA appoints acting administrator
Vinn White has been named FMCSA’s new acting leader, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Tuesday, June 25.
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Podcast: When will the trucking turnaround arrive?
David Spencer of Arrive Logistics discusses some of the factors that feed into the trucking slump and when the industry may turn around.
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Business, Products & Services
TravelCenters of America, Mobil Delvac donate $50K to Folds of Honor
Truck stop operators TravelCenters of America and engine oil maker Mobil Delvac again team up to support families of fallen veterans.
Crime & Courts, News
Americans with Disabilities Act interferes with FMCSRs, trucking company argues
A trucking company is fighting allegations of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act, arguing in part complying could violate FMCSA regulations.
Fuel prices, News
Most recent energy outlook largely on track with previous month
The Energy Information Administration released its latest short-term energy outlook on Nov. 9, and 2022 still looks favorable.
Federal, News
House T&I to take turn at supply chain issues
The U.S. House of Representatives’ Transportation and Infrastructure Committee plans to explore the nation’s supply chain inefficiencies.
News, State
Pennsylvania lawmaker pushes for new nonradar speed timing device rules
A Pennsylvania House panel has advanced a bill that is touted to address inconsistency in radar and speedometer calibration requirements.
News, OOIDA
The OOIDA tour trailer sets up in Albuquerque, N.M.
Marty Ellis gets to steer the OOIDA tour trailer away from wintery weather, stopping next in Albuquerque, N.M.
Federal, News
Potentially thousands of high-risk truckers approved for expedited border crossings
An audit of the Customs and Border Protection’s FAST program reveals that potentially thousands of unqualified drivers gained easy access into the U.S.
News, State, Tolls
Pennsylvania House panel endorses re-do on public-private partnerships
A Pennsylvania House committee has voted to move forward plans to halt public-private partnerships to repair and toll bridges.
Features, News
5,000 miles in five days – all for a good cause
Former truck driver Shawn Kitchen will attempt a 5,000-mile motorcycle ride in five days to raise funds for Truckers Final Mile.
Opinion
Induced demand sounds good in theory but leaves truckers in a jam
Proponents of the “induced demand” theory say building more lanes increases traffic. But they’re focusing on commuters instead of truckers.