Federal, News, Safety & Security
CVSA petitions FMCSA to amend inspection report requirements
CVSA has petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to remove one of the requirements involving inspection reports.
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Podcast: Time to start your engines for produce season
The unofficial start to produce season has been announced. On this week’s Market Update, we’ll discuss how that will impact certain markets.
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News
Truckers to FMCSA: Brief move leads to ELD dilemma
Truckers told FMCSA leaders last week that they can be flagged for a violation when an officer or shipper or receiver requires them to move during a break.
Fuel prices, News
Alabama fuel tax rates to increase Sept. 1
The first of the month in Alabama will mark the first fuel tax rate increase in nearly 30 years. Alabama now collects 18 cents per gallon on gas and 19 cents on diesel. The fuel rates are unchanged since 1992. Gov. Kay Ivey signed a fuel tax rate increase bill into law this spring. It […]
News
Attorney seeks competency hearing for trucker facing triple-homicide crash
The lawyer for a trucker facing three homicide charges from a July crash says his client may have suffered a traumatic brain injury and be unfit for trial.
Opinion
When staying awake to drive is too burdensome
Maybe Tesla should be more specific about the “burdensome” parts of driving, like remaining conscious. and lay off auto pilot.
News
Report: Truckers paying unfair share of congestion costs
Two reports reveal that congestion is getting worse, with one report showing truckers are paying more than their fair share of costs incurred by traffic.
News
CVSA requests extension for hours-of-service comment period
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance wants more time to comment on the FMCSA’s notice of propsed rulemaking on hours-of-service reform.
News
Four finalists named in Transition Trucking competition
Four finalists have been named in the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence program, recognizing military veterans who have recently become truckers.
Federal
U.S. diesel fuel prices continue to slide
For seven weeks, the average price for a gallon of diesel fuel across the U.S. has dropped, according to a regular federal report.
News, State
Maine Legislature back at work to get transportation deal done
State lawmakers are back to work in Maine working to include a question on the fall ballot about whether to approve millions in bonds for highway repairs.
News, Safety & Security
Study shows consumers not ready for self-driving or electric vehicles
People still do not trust self-driving vehicles, according to J.D. Power. Confidence in electric vehicles is better, but not by much.
