Federal, News
Trucking industry seeks answers amid marijuana rescheduling proposal
The federal government wants to reschedule marijuana, creating confusion among federally regulated entities, including the trucking industry.
Listen Now
Podcast: Ryder says transitioning to electric will cost some big bucks
How much will it cost the industry to convert to electric? One company has taken a look at the issue and thinks it has an answer.
The Latest
Opinion, Truck Parking
The Parking Zone – March 2019
This special edition of The Parking Zone features a truck driver who voiced her opinion about truck parking during the Mid-America Trucking Show.
Fuel prices
Diesel prices on average across the U.S. hold steady another week
On average across the U.S., a gallon of diesel costs the same as last week, though drivers fueling up in the Rockies might notice a 3.3-cent increase.
Equipment, News
More than 24,000 International trucks recalled for exhaust pipe issues
Navistar announced a recall that affects certain International trucks with issues regarding exhaust hanger brackets, according to NHTSA documents.
News, Safety & Security
CVSA’s new out-of-service criteria now in effect
The CVSA’s 2019 North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria went into effect on April 1. The 2019 criteria replace and supersede all previous versions.
News, State
Federal court dismisses trucking group’s challenge of California worker classification
Western States Trucking Association’s challenge of California’s rule for classifying workers gets nixed. The court says it isn’t pre-empted by federal law.
Truck Shows
Even more of the stuff that happened at the big show
Missed MATS? Here’s a roundup of other highlights from the big show.
Equipment, Truck Shows
BFGoodrich announces new Highway Control series tires
BFGoodrich introduces two commercial tires at MATS 2019: the Highway Control S and the Highway Control T.
Crime & Courts, News
Owner of semi in Canadian junior hockey team bus crash fined $5,000
The owner of the semi that crashed into a bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team has admitted to logbook problems, was fined $5,000.
News, State
Colorado DOT seeks plan for hazmat trucks in I-70 tunnels
Colorado DOT plans to study whether tanker trucks hauling hazardous materials should be allowed to use the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnels on I-70.
News, Truck Shows
Highway Hero Paul Mathias says his brave deed is ‘what we do out on the road’
Paul Mathias, the 2019 Goodyear Highway Hero, says his performance providing CPR at an accident scene is just what drivers do on the road.
