Federal, News
FMCSA plans registration modernization meeting for May 29
In an attempt to deter fraud and improve an outdated system, FMCSA is working toward modernizing the registration process.
Listen Now
Podcast: Why are shippers making truckers download apps?
Has a shipper asked you to download an app onto your smartphone? This may be to track loads – but it may also be doing a lot more.
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News
California will require 100% zero-emission truck sales by 2045
Gov. Newsom signed an executive order that requires 100% of new trucks to be zero-emission by 2045, expanding on CARB’s already strict rules.
News
Worker classification clarification open to public comment
The public has about a month to comment on the U.S. Department of Labor’s proposal regarding worker classification definitions.
News, State
California Legislature approves road bonds
The California Legislature has approved a bill that would use bonds to fund the state’s road work program.
Federal, News
FMCSA denies tech company’s exemption request
After receiving nearly 300 comments in opposition, FMCSA denied a tech company’s exemption request from the agency’s hours of service.
Opinion
Truckload gets its wish with under-21 pilot program
Megacarriers will get more grist for their mills if a proposed under-21 pilot program becomes a reality. And drivers and safety will suffer.
Opinion
UPS’ driver trainer shortage echoes the driver shortage myth
UPS cries “trainer shortage” as it asks to be excused from entry-level driver training regs. It sort of echoes the mythical driver shortage.
Federal, News, OOIDA
FMCSA’s Wiley Deck announces listening session on broker transparency
FMCSA acting Administrator Wiley Deck discusses broker transparency and many other issues in an exclusive interview with Land Line Now.
Crime & Courts
Former California trucking company owes nearly $740,000 in crash lawsuit
A Texas jury found Interstate Express liable for nearly $740,000 in a crash lawsuit, which is nearly half of the initial proposed settlement.
News, State
Alabama fuel tax rates to again increase on Oct. 1
The second of three annual rate increases on gas and diesel in Alabama takes effect next week. They are up nearly a dime from two years ago.
News, OOIDA, Truck Shows
GBATS livestreaming event starts at 6 p.m. Friday
The GBATS four-hour livestreaming event starts at 6 p.m. Central on Friday. Bryan Martin of 4 State Trucks promises an action-packed event.