Federal, News
GOP lawmakers introduce resolution to undo EPA’s new emission standards
One month after the EPA finalized tougher truck emission standards, Republican lawmakers are attempting to quash them.
Listen Now
Podcast: Is renewable diesel an alternative to electric?
A new American Transportation Research Institute report includes promising data on renewable diesel. Jeff Short explains the details.
The Latest
Federal, News
Split sleeper pilot program’s future in question
The outlook of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s proposed split sleeper pilot program seems murky. The reg has been frozen.
News, State
Eight states taking steps to end ticket quotas
Legislators in at least eight states are pursuing action to eliminate ticket quotas – policing for profit via ticket-writing requirements.
Federal, News
Women in Trucking legislation reintroduced
A bipartisan group of lawmakers recently reintroduced the Promoting Women in Trucking Workforce Act.
News
Canada ELD mandate still set to go into effect June 12
Canada’s Minister of Transport promises graduated enforcement but holds firm to June 12 as the start date for the nation’s new ELD mandate.
News, State
Routine maintenance on Brent Spence Bridge begins; completion expected in November
A project, which includes planned maintenance of the Brent Spence Bridge, began this week and is expected to be completed on Nov. 15.
Opinion
Schneider and the history of trucking
A recent milestone for Schneider National’s intermodal arm reminded John Bendel of the time the company helped usher in trucking’s Data Age.
Crime & Courts, News
Owners of Westfield Transport indicted in federal court
Investigation of a fatal crash involving a Westfield Transport truck leads to federal falsifying log charges against two Massachusetts men.
News
Bike Week in Ormond Beach to reduce Love’s operations March 5-14
As hundreds of thousands bikers gather near Ormond Beach, Fla., for Bike Week, the local Love’s will only allow truckers to fuel and go.
Products & Services
Michelin launches two new Energy tires for commercial vehicles
Michelin North America has revealed two new Energy commercial tires to the market: X Multi Energy Z2 and X Line Energy T2.
Fuel prices
Weekly reports show average diesel prices are higher than a week ago
Diesel prices have been on an upward trend since Nov. 9, 2020. The federal weekly report showed an average price of $3.072 on March 1.
