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FMCSA to accept comments on towing fees through Aug. 1
FMCSA is giving industry stakeholders another month to provide comments regarding the transparency of towing fees.
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Michigan House endorses plan to apply budget surplus to roads
An infusion of funds in Michigan could soon be applied to road repairs. House lawmakers voted unanimously to advance a bill to the Senate that would provide an additional $175 million for road work throughout the state. Rep. Laura Cox, R-Livonia, said the state’s roadways are in rough shape. She adds that funds are available […]
Crime & Courts, News
Test driver files sexual harassment suit against Navistar and subcontractor
A test driver for Navistar has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against the truck manufacturer and the subcontractor she worked for, according to federal court documents. The lawsuit claims that despite numerous complaints regarding sexual harassment, supervisors did nothing to address the issue. The plaintiff in the case began driving for Crest Hill, Ill.-based American […]
Fuel prices, News
Average U.S. diesel prices decrease again
The average price for a gallon of diesel for the U.S. again decreased, according to an Energy Information Administration report on Monday. That continues a three-week trend, but the decrease was only half what it was last week and one region, California, saw a small average increase. The average price of a gallon of on-highway […]
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Pilot Flying J and UrgentCareTravel offer truckers access to health care
Pilot Flying J is offering health care access for truckers in a new partnership with UrgentCareTravel. Medical clinics at Pilot and Flying J Travel Centers now offer drivers access to comprehensive medical services. Services include primary and urgent care, chronic disease management, lab services and Department of Transportation physical exams. According to an UrgentCareTravel news […]
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President Trump’s economic report slams fuel taxes, recommends user fees instead
President Donald Trump’s infrastructure plan expects to generate approximately $1.5 billion in funding by making available only $200 billion in federal spending. But how? The Economic Report of the President released earlier this week offers more insight to the thought process of the White House regarding infrastructure funding, including such ideas already tossed around as […]
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Chiropractor indicted for falsifying results of DOT physicals
A chiropractor and two of his employees were arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 20 after being indicted by a federal grand jury for charges related to falsifying the results of Department of Transportation physicals. Dr. Kenneth G. Edwards, 64, of Columbus, Ga.; Joann Bush, 58; and Andrea Daigle, 40, face conspiracy, wire fraud, and conspiracy to […]
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Long Beach City Council approves measures to protect port drivers
Port drivers in Long Beach, Calif., may receive some added protection. On Tuesday, the Long Beach City Council unanimously approved Mayor Robert Garcia’s recommendations to turn on the heat on trucking companies that continue to break labor laws. Garcia asked the city council on Tuesday to approve three recommendations that will ensure trucking companies at […]
Analysis, Truck Parking
The Parking Zone – February 2018
Every week, there are several news articles across the nation related to truck parking. They range from a state department of transportation closing a rest area to local city councils preventing the opening of a truck stop. News regarding local truck parking is too numerous and small in scope to report on individually. However, what […]
News, Tolls
Plan to permit tolling any Utah road continues to move along
A bill nearing completion at the Utah statehouse would expand the state’s authority to collect tolls on any roadway. Utah law already allows the use of tolls to cover state expenses. Tolling authority is limited to new roads. The House Transportation Committee voted 9-1 to advance a Senate-approved bill to remove the restriction on roads […]
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DAT Solutions: Spot van and reefer rates slip
The number of load posts on DAT MembersEdge held steady during the week ending Feb. 17, and volumes remain higher than they were a month ago. Truck posts increased 1 percent, which led to lower load-to-truck ratios for vans and reefers but a better ratio for flatbeds: Van – 7.2 available loads per truck, down 2 […]
