News
FMCSA encourages safe driving around large trucks, buses
FMCSA is working to spread the message of how the general public can safely share the roads with large trucks and buses.
Listen Now
Podcast: Why are shippers making truckers download apps?
Has a shipper asked you to download an app onto your smartphone? This may be to track loads – but it may also be doing a lot more.
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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.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
White House issues guidance on vaccine mandate for federal contractors
The White House issued guidance last week that would require most federal contractors and subcontractors to be vaccinated from COVID-19 by Dec. 8.
Features, News, Truck Shows
Smiles all around at GBATS 2021
The Guilty By Association Truck Show returned with its first in-person event since 2018. Nearly 800 trucks took part in the event.
Crime & Courts, News
N.Y. driver charged with DUI after crash, declared imminent hazard
A New York trucker has been declared an imminent hazard and banned from interstate commerce after ignoring a red light and hitting a vehicle.
Business, Equipment
Army, Mack Defense mark serial production of M917A3 dumper
Mack Defense last week began production of a military-grade M917A3 dump truck for the U.S. Army. It’s based on Mack Truck’s Granite truck.
Federal, News, OOIDA, Truck Shows
FMCSA fields truckers’ questions at GBATS
The FMCSA answered truckers’ questions about the enforcement of regulations during a Town Hall meeting at the Guilty By Association Truck Show in Joplin, Mo.
Analysis, Products & Services
FM is coming to a CB radio near you
The Federal Communications Commission has approved the use of FM transmission in CB radios. But you won’t need to buy a new CB radio yet.
News, State
Missouri fuel tax increase in effect Oct. 1
As of Oct. 1, Missouri’s fuel tax will increase for the first time in more than 25 years. Many motorists will have the option for rebates.