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More than 150 lawmakers ask EPA to rescind heavy-duty emission rule
More than 150 lawmakers are urging the EPA to rescind its final rule regarding emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles.
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Podcast: Operational costs reach new high
The American Transportation Research Institute’s latest report details the high cost of doing business across the board.
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FMCSA announces new ELD waiver for ag commodity haulers; additional guidance
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will extend by 90 days a waiver for agricultural commodities and livestock haulers to comply with the electronic logging device mandate. “We’re very aware of the unique needs of those who transport ag products and commodities and livestock,” deputy FMCSA administrator Cathy Gautreaux said during a media call on […]
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Senators send letter in opposition to EPA’s glider kit proposal
A pair of U.S. senators are attempting to encourage the Environmental Protection Agency to stop a repeal of emissions standards on glider kits. Sens. Tom Carper, D-Del., and Tom Udall, D-N.M., sent a letter on March 12 to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, asking him to withdraw the proposal. In November, the EPA issued a proposed […]
News, Safety & Security
NHTSA releases preliminary Traffic Safety Facts for 2016
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released its annual Traffic Safety Facts. As predicted, the number of crashes and fatalities increased in 2016. Numbers for 2016 are not final, but statistics for previous years are not likely to change. Large trucks stats The number of vehicle occupants killed in large truck-involved crashes increased by […]
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OOIDA submits comments on automated vehicle policies for trucks
Approximately one week after the U.S. Department of Transportation held a listening summit on automated vehicle policies with industry stakeholders, including the American Trucking Associations, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association filed comments with Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao expressing concerns with AV technology. Until recently, commercial vehicles have taken a backseat when it comes to autonomous […]
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Vermont moves closer to saliva testing for drugged drivers
An effort winding its way through the Vermont Legislature would permit police to use saliva to determine whether a driver is operating a vehicle under the influence. Vermont law now permits police to administer a Breathalyzer test to measure the blood alcohol limit for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol. Motorists with […]
Features, Truck Shows
Richard Petty among celebrities to appear at MATS
Celebrity sightings are a common occurrence at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. The 2018 edition of MATS will be no different. NASCAR legend Richard Petty, country music icon Tanya Tucker, and numerous other musicians, reality television stars, and radio personalities are scheduled to attend the truck show, scheduled for March 22-24 at the […]
Fuel prices, News
Across the U.S., diesel prices continue to slide
Diesel prices on average continued to go down across the U.S., according to the Energy Information Administration. The EIA reports five consecutive weeks of declining prices. Following are the average prices by region as reported by the EIA: U.S. – $2.976, down 1.6 cents East Coast – $3.024, down 2.2 cents New England – 3.017, […]
Opinion
Uber’s news suggests my dystopia has nearly arrived
Recently a friend said she had committed herself to watch the Mad Max movies in search of whatever meaning was woven in their dystopian plotlines. There were three original Mad Max films, the first one in 1979. There was a reboot of the franchise in 2015. Mad Max was a bad-ass loner seeking revenge in […]
Federal, News
Senate Democrats’ infrastructure plan uses ‘tax giveaways for the wealthy’
Unimpressed with both the tax reform and the White House’s proposed infrastructure bill, Senate Democrats have released their own infrastructure plan that solves both problems. The plan claims to invest more than $1 trillion in direct federal funds and add 15 million jobs by reversing some provisions in the recent tax reform that affects the […]
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Survey reveals issues with brokering heavy hauls, highlights advantage of online marketplace
More truckers are turning to technology to find loads, but the difficulty and financial burden of obtaining permits remains an issue. Online freight marketplaces like Fr8Star believe they can alleviate some of that burden and earn heavy haulers more money. FR8Star and Comdata back up that claim with a recent survey with heavy haul freight […]
