Federal, News, Safety & Security
CVSA petitions FMCSA to amend inspection report requirements
CVSA has petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to remove one of the requirements involving inspection reports.
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Podcast: What’s behind the increase in weigh-in-motion scales?
Weigh stations are a regular part of life for truck drivers, but more and more scales are virtually invisible to those who drive over them.
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News
Trucking jobs surge in March despite current downcycle
A jump in trucking jobs suggests some optimism, but one market analyst cautions more drivers could be problematic further down the road.
News, State, Truck Parking
Montana adds truck parking with new rest area
Additional truck parking is now available at a new rest stop in Montana. Find out where it’s located and what it offers to truckers.
News
Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse 2023 numbers released
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse has released the number of positive drug tests for 2023.
News
New York enacting fuel emergency during solar eclipse
New York is issuing an hours-of-service exemption for fuel haulers due to the expected impact on travel during the solar eclipse.
News, State
Colorado nears adoption of local authority to set idling rules
Providing local governments with authority to set vehicle idling rules is the subject of a bill nearing passage at the Colorado statehouse.
Crime & Courts, News
Federal court dismisses Yellow’s lawsuit against the Teamsters
Yellow Corp.’s $137 million lawsuit pinning its impending doom on the Teamsters has been dismissed, another blow to the now-defunct company.
Equipment, News, Safety & Security
British Columbia’s speed limiter mandate rolls out Friday
A speed limiter mandate in British Columbia takes effect this week. Here’s what you need to know ahead of the law rolling out.
News
Key Bridge emergency extended, IFTA waiver in place
The Key Bridge emergency declaration in Maryland has been extended until May 8, while and IFTA waiver is effective through May 30.
News
OOIDA offers recommendations on how to address lease-purchase problem
Calling it a longstanding problem in the trucking industry, OOIDA is supportive of efforts to end predatory lease-purchase agreements.
News, State
Florida law targets predatory towing practices
A new Florida law makes multiple revisions to towing rules to protect consumers, including truckers, from predatory practices.
