Federal, News
Buttigieg updates Senate on NHTSA’s impaired driving rulemaking
A rulemaking aimed at taking impaired drivers off the road received more than 18,000 comments, DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.
Listen Now
Podcast: Will congressional action shut down push for electric vehicles?
Four members of Congress are working to blunt the Biden administration’s push for electric vehicles. But will they have a real effect?
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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.
Federal, News
FMCSA plans to reduce UCR fees again
According to a proposal from FMCSA, Unified Carrier Registration fees for a motor carrier with two trucks or fewer would be reduced by $2 in 2020.
News
Watch FMCSA’s listening session on hours of service here
FMCSA’s first public listening session regarding its hours-of-service proposal begins at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23 in Dallas. Watch it here.
