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
Tolls
North Carolina tolls will go up on Jan. 1
Tolls on the Triangle Expressway and Monroe Expressway are scheduled to increase on Friday, with truckers paying four times the rate.
Federal, News
FMCSA proposal would require rear guards to be inspected annually
The FMCSA intends to require an annual inspection of rear impact guards. CVSA has pushed for the change. The comment period is open now.
Fuel prices, News
For eighth week running, diesel prices rise
Weekly price increases for diesel, which started eight weeks ago, continued in the last week of December, according to a federal report.
News, State
New Jersey task force would review transportation consolidation
One New Jersey Senate bill would set up a task force to study a possible consolidation of multiple transportation agencies.
Federal, News
Clearinghouse query deadline approaches
As part of the FMCSA’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, motor carriers have until Jan. 5 to run their first query on drivers.
News, Safety & Security, State
After collision killing bicyclists, feds ban Arizona driver
A RoadRunner Transport AZ driver is declared an imminent hazard and banned from interstate commerce after a wreck killing five bicyclists.
Equipment
Volvo Trucks recalls more than 6,000 trucks for service brake issue
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain models of newer trucks over an issue with the service brakes, according to NHTSA.
News, OOIDA
‘Live From Exit 24’ looks back on 2020 in next episode
OOIDA’s executive and government affairs leadership will help you put 2020 in the rearview on the next episode of “Live From Exit 24.”
News, State
South Carolina bills tackle road safety, privacy issues
Action underway in South Carolina addresses concern about slow vehicles, vehicle tracking technology, and distracted driving.
Crime & Courts
CRST reaches $12.5M settlement in trainee wage lawsuit
CRST has reached a settlement agreement with thousands of former trainees, but one trucker in a separate lawsuit wants the agreement denied.
