Federal, News
Trucking industry seeks answers amid marijuana rescheduling proposal
The federal government wants to reschedule marijuana, creating confusion among federally regulated entities, including the trucking industry.
Listen Now
Podcast: Ryder says transitioning to electric will cost some big bucks
How much will it cost the industry to convert to electric? One company has taken a look at the issue and thinks it has an answer.
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News, State
Georgia counties to decide this fall on transportation tax
Fall ballots in counties around Georgia will include a question about whether to authorize or renew a transportation tax.
Federal, News
CDL waiver extended; emergency HOS exemptions narrowed
FMCSA will continue to allow states to extend its CDL waivers, and the agency’s recent emergency declaration provides fewer hours-of-service exemptions.
Truck Parking
The Parking Zone – August 2021
Aside from a lot of news coming out of Indiana and Illinois, August was a hodgepodge of truck parking news ranging from parking bans to parking expansions.
News, State
New Illinois law touted to benefit transportation work selection
A new law in Illinois is touted to build on state’s capital plan to aid the selection process for transportation projects.
Fuel prices, News, State
Hurricane Ida disrupts fuel supply chain
Hurricane Ida continues to create issues in Louisiana and nearby states. Fuel supply concerns have resulted from the Category 4 hurricane.
News, State
Roads and bridges close and collapse in wake of Hurricane Ida
As it moves northeast, Hurricane Ida, now a tropical depression, continues to damage roads and bridges, with two killed on Highway 26 in Mississippi.
Coronavirus, Federal, News
FMCSA extends emergency declaration through November
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is extending its emergency declaration regarding pandemic relief efforts for another three months.
News
Today is the deadline to file Form 2290
Today is the last day to file Form 2290 and pay the Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax on your truck without penalty. Here are the details.
Federal, News
Bureau of Transportation Statistics to relaunch Vehicle Inventory and Use Survey
After a 20-year absence, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics is bringing back the Vehicle Inventory and Use Survey.
Fuel prices, News
Diesel prices up for first time this month
The weekly diesel report released by the Energy Information Administration on Aug. 30 showed a price increase for the first time in August.
