Federal, News
FMCSA to ease requirements in pilot program for under-21 drivers
Underwhelming participation numbers have led to changes in the requirements for FMCSA’s pilot program for under-21 drivers.
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Podcast: From homeless to full of hope
Thanks to the Veterans Community Project, an Army veteran and former truck driver has gone from homeless to full of hope for the future.
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News, Tolls
Ambassador Bridge toll rates decrease for passenger vehicles only
Tolls for the Ambassador Bridge, connecting Michigan and Ontario, have been halved for four-wheelers but not for commercial vehicles.
News, State
Colorado bill seeks solution to hazmat truck travel on I-70
A bill being considered orders the Colorado DOT to study if tankers hauling hazardous materials should be allowed to use the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnels.
News, OOIDA
Unpaid detention time negatively affects safety, survey shows
A recent OOIDA Foundation survey shows that many truck drivers believe unpaid detention time is an issue that affects safety as well as their finances.
Federal, News
Coalition of largest shippers/retailers urge Congress to allow twin 33 trailers
A coalition of large corporations including Amazon, FedEx, UPS and XPO Logistics is lobbying for longer trucks, twin 33-foot trailers instead of just twin 28s.
News, State
Officials in 11 states look for more revenue via alternative-fuel vehicles
Legislatures from the Pacific Northwest to the Appalachians are considering bills for tapping alternative-fuel vehicles for additional transportation revenue.
Crime & Courts, News
Appellate court sides with driver fired for refusing unpermitted overweight loads
An appeals court upheld a lower court’s ruling awarding a Connecticut trucker more than $260,000 after being fired for refusing to haul an illegal load.
Business, News
2018 data shows U.S. cargo theft incidents, loss values declining
The number of reported cargo theft incidents in the U.S fell in 2018, according to data from a leading supply chain security provider.
Fuel prices, News
Across the U.S., the average price for diesel fuel creeps up
The U.S. average price for a gallon of has gone up, according to the federal Energy Information Administration. On Monday, Feb. 18, the EIA reported the average price for a gallon of diesel across the U.S. was 4 cents higher than a week ago. The average prices in each region tracked by the EIA have […]
Business, News
Nominate your favorite shipper for a Shipper of Choice Award
: Know a shipper who does things right? Want to give them a pat on the back? Here’s your chance by nominating them for FreightWaves’ Shipper of Choice Award.
Crime & Courts, News
Man sentenced for CDL test fraud scheme in Mississippi
Robert Anthony Davis was sentenced to more than one year in prison and must pay $13,500 in restitution in a CDL test fraud scheme.
