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.
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Crime & Courts
Another California DMV employee sentenced for large CDL fraud ring
A former California DMV employee was recently sentenced for his role in a fraudulent CDL scheme that involved at least 16 other DMV workers.
Fuel prices
U.S. average diesel fuel price jumps 9 cents in a week
The average retail cost for a gallon of diesel in the U.S. increased more than 9 cents in the past week, according to the weekly report issued for Monday, Sept. 23, by the Energy Information Administration. Steep increases were reported for all regions, ranging from 5.7 cents per gallon in New England to 11 cents […]
Analysis, Federal, State
Trump to California vehicle emissions regulators: ‘You’re fired!’
The Trump administration challenges the California Air Resources Board and announces plans to implement its “One National Program Rule” on vehicle emissions.
News
Flooding from Imelda shuts down I-10 in Texas
Flooding from Tropical Depression Imelda hammers Texas, while rising waters shut down I-29 in Iowa again.
Tolls
Florida could lose tens of millions of dollars due to SunPass debacle
The Florida Turnpike Enterprise executive director told lawmakers that there is still $120 million in unpaid SunPass tolls, and she expects a low recovery rate.
Business, Products & Services
Cat Scale prices up slightly
Effective since Wednesday, Sept. 18, the cost of an initial Cat Scale weigh-in has gone up 50 cents. Subsequent weigh-in charges also increased 50 cents.
Federal, Opinion
‘Follow the money’ adage applies to minimum insurance bill
Want to know who would benefit from a bill that would increase minimum insurance for motor carriers to nearly $5 million? Follow the money.
Analysis, Opinion
Research undermines panic of automation displacing trucking jobs
Will millions of truckers lose their jobs to automation? Researchers at the Bureau of Labor Statistics are a bit more optimistic than media reports suggest.
News
Truckers Against Trafficking expands mission to Canada
Truckers Against Trafficking is partnering with Canadian authorities to combat human trafficking north of the border.
Opinion
When Google knows you’re weird
“OK Google, is it legal to defend yourself with wasp spray against anything but wasps?” Seriously, this is a real question.
