Federal, News
FMCSA sharpening focus on broker fraud
While a broker transparency rule pends, FMCSA has taken other measures to address broker fraud, including a new Registration Fraud Team.
Listen Now
Podcast: Federal underride effort pushes forward
An NHTSA advisory committee has held another meeting, and it appears some on the panel are committed to creating an underride requirement.
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News, State
California governor vetoes road bond bill
California governor vetoes a transportation funding bill to sell $5 billion in bonds to boost the state’s road work program.
Business, Equipment
Hino, Toyota developing fuel cell-electric tractor
A heavy fuel cell-electric tractor is being developed by Hino Trucks and Toyota Motor North America. It could be introduced next year.
OOIDA
OOIDA’s tour trailer stops in Bloomsburg, Pa.
The road is leading east for OOIDA’s tour trailer. Next stop is in Bloomsburg, Pa. Stop by if you get the chance, says skipper Jon Osburn.
News, State
Wyoming panel backs road user charge
Pursuit underway at the Wyoming statehouse focuses on shifting away from fuel tax collection in favor of a road user charge.
Fuel prices
Diesel prices nudge down for a fifth consecutive week
The nationwide average diesel prices truckers are paying per gallon have fallen for a fifth straight week, according to the latest federal report.
News
U.S. DOT releases emergency funding for various natural disasters
Nearly 40 states and Puerto Rico will get some federal relief to repair infrastructure damaged by natural disasters over the past two years.
State, Tolls
Reports question need for tolls and other projects in Florida
Reports looking into new toll roads in Florida through the M-CORES program cast doubt on the need for the tolls, citing a lack of data.
Federal, News
Bill intends to reform CSA program
The CSA Reform Act, introduced by Rep. Bob Gibbs, would create a national standard to help identify and employ drivers based on updated data.
Equipment
More than 128,000 Freightliner Cascadia trucks recalled
Daimler Trucks North America has issued a recall for Freightliner Cascadia trucks for an issue with the brake lights, according to NHTSA.
Federal, News
FMCSA denies CVSA’s personal conveyance petition
FMCSA denied a petition regarding personal conveyance from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, saying a mile limit would be arbitrary.
