Crime & Courts, News, State
Coalition of states challenge California’s Advanced Clean Fleets regulation
A coalition of states filed a lawsuit against California’s Advanced Clean Fleets reg, claiming it is “defying real-world reality.”
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Podcast: Roadcheck is here; another enforcement blitz is ahead
Roadcheck isn’t the only enforcement blitz this year; Operation Safe Driver is ahead. Jake Elovirta of CVSA explains what you can expect.
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OOIDA Foundation promotes free training for spotted lanternfly quarantine
The spotted lanternfly – an invasive planthopper native to China, India and Vietnam – has gained a foothold in the United States in eastern Pennsylvania and nearby areas of New Jersey.
News, Truck Parking
Ohio DOT taking comments regarding closure of rest area with truck parking
Despite the increasing issues surrounding the lack of truck parking, another rest area may close soon. The Ohio Department of Transportation is seeking comments on a rest area closure on Interstate 77 northbound in Washington County. According to an ODOT news release, “there are adequate facilities to accommodate the needs of the traveling public on […]
News, State
Saga created by Dynamex decision far from over
The California Supreme Court created quite the stir in the trucking industry when it revealed in April a new test for determining if a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. As part of its decision in Dynamex Operations West v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, the state’s high court adopted the […]
News, Tolls
San Francisco Bay Area toll rates go up by $1 on Jan. 1
The start of a new year can mean more money out of the pockets of many motorists via higher toll rates. The Bay Area Toll Authority recently announced increased rates that will go into effect on Jan. 1. This marks the first increase in nearly nine years, and is the first of three increases over […]
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Nine Northeast states and D.C. sign on to carbon emissions reduction agreement
Nine Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states plus Washington, D.C., have agreed to long-term plans that will reduce carbon emissions within the transportation systems in the region. Only an initiative was stated, leaving any plans or other details unclear. On Tuesday, Dec. 18, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and Washington, D.C. […]
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Government loses witnesses in truckers transporting aliens case
A trucker who was found guilty of transporting aliens for commercial advantage or private financial gain across the U.S. border had his conviction overturned by an appellate court. The overturned judgment was the result of U.S. government officials losing two key witnesses who identified the driver. On Dec. 12, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals […]
Business, News, Products & Services
DAT Solutions: Truckers face softer spot freight market, fewer load posts
The number of available load posts on DAT MembersEdge fell 5 percent last week, running counter to the typical seasonal bump in demand for trucks. Truck posts were down less than 1 percent as national average spot rates declined for all three equipment types. Van: $2.08 per mile, erasing a 6-cent gain from the previous […]
News, State
Arkansas trucker ordered out of service after substance violations
Arkansas-licensed truck driver Jeffery Scott Mitchell has been declared an imminent hazard to public safety and has been ordered not to operate any commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced. According to the FMCSA, Mitchell has been cited with either being under the influence of or in possession of […]
News, State
Legislators in four states pursue changes to daylight saving time
The recent pursuit at statehouses to end the observance of time changes is continuing as state legislators around the country are pushing for action on the issue. Among the reasons given for abandoning time switches is traffic safety. With the backing of California voters this past November, Asemblyman Kansen Chu, D-San Jose, has introduced a […]
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Audit finds most British Columbia truck-involved fatal crashes not fault of truckers
The auditor general in British Columbia recently released a report about commercial vehicle safety in the Canadian province. The verdict: Truckers are safe drivers, and all motorists need to be more aware on the roadways. In accordance with the Auditor General Act, the British Columbia auditor general recently published “An Independent Audit of Commercial Vehicle […]
