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Truck Leasing Task Force plans meetings in June, July
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Truck Leasing Task Force will resume with meetings scheduled in June and July.
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Podcast: In our feelings – freight market sentiment
Lower freight volumes and lower spot rates have been the norm for several months now – but are better times right around the corner? Owner-operators seem to think so.
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EPA criticized for ‘torrent of regulation’
Senate Republicans criticized the EPA for “a torrent of regulation” that led to higher costs at a committee hearing on Wednesday, May 8.
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FMCSA denies company’s exemption for under-21 pilot program
FMCSA has denied a trucking company’s request to let it use under-21 permit holders for the agency’s apprenticeship pilot program.
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Officials try something new to stop truckers at Smugglers’ Notch
Despite numerous efforts to prevent truckers from entering Smugglers’ Notch, the problem persists. Officials have another plan in place.
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Truck parking is focus of Georgia freight and logistics plan
A new Georgia law gives the green light to a statewide freight and logistics plan that includes an emphasis on truck parking.
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EIA forecasts bulk of electric generation to come from renewable sources
The Energy Information Administration has released its May short-term outlook and a shift in electric generation was among the highlights.
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Philips agrees to billion-dollar settlement from CPAP recall
After a massive recall of CPAP devices, a settlement has been made to compensate users for damages. Here’s how the money will be disbursed.
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House passes bill requiring more oversight of U.S. Postal Service truck contractors
A bill requiring the U.S. Postal Service to track and report crashes involving truckers transporting mail is halfway through Congress.
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Francis Scott Key Bridge emergency order extended
The Francis Scott Key Bridge emergency issued in March has been extended for a second time and now will remain in effect through June 8.
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Texas Supreme Court revives trucker’s multimillion-dollar negligence lawsuit
A trucker was awarded millions after claiming his employer coerced him to violate hours-of-service regulations. That verdict is now in jeopardy.
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FMCSA plans registration modernization meeting for May 29
In an attempt to deter fraud and improve an outdated system, FMCSA is working toward modernizing the registration process.