Federal, News
NHTSA denies petition on rear-impact guard final rule
NHTSA denied a petition from trucking safety groups to reconsider a 2022 final rule aimed at improving rear-impact guards.
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Podcast: When roads go down, truckers pay the price
A closure on U.S. 50 in Colorado prompts talk on resiliency and practicality – and the effect infrastructure problems have on truck drivers.
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Goodyear Highway Hero finalists announced
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. has announced its three finalists for its 35th annual Highway Hero Award. The winner will be revealed during a ceremony on March 22 as part of the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. “Since 1983, Goodyear has honored professional truck drivers who have put themselves in harm’s way to help […]
Fuel prices, News
For the third week running, diesel prices decrease across the U.S.
Diesel prices are indeed lower this week than last, and this repeats a pattern from the previous two weeks. The average U.S. price of a gallon of on-highway diesel went down 3.6 cents per gallon from the week before, to $3.063 per gallon, for the week ending Monday, Feb. 19, according to the Energy Information […]
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Kentucky lawmaker asks U.S. DOT to expand ELD exemptions for horse show industry
Kentucky lawmakers will consider a resolution asking for federal regulators to expand the exemptions for the electronic logging device mandate for individuals in the horse showing industry. State Sen. Robin Webb, D-Grayson, is sponsoring SR140, which asks the U.S. Department of Transportation to expand the agricultural exemptions in the ELD regulations to include “all livestock […]
News, Safety & Security
Paccar recalls nearly 2,000 trucks for display panel indicating wrong gear
Paccar is recalling nearly 2,000 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks for issues with the instrument panel, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration document. This recall only affects trucks with automated transmissions. More specifically, Paccar is recalling select 2014-18 Kenworth T680/T880 trucks and 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567/579 trucks equipped with an automated Eaton UltraShift Plus or […]
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Deadline draws near for comments on SikhsPAC ELD exemption request
One week remains to file comments on an exemption to the electronic logging device mandate for Sikh truckers who haul agricultural commodities. The exemption request was filed by SikhsPAC – a political action committee representing American Sikhs – and the North American Punjabiz Trucker Association. The exemption applies to members of those groups who haul […]
Fuel prices, News
Diesel prices decrease again across the U.S.
The average price of diesel across the U.S. dipped below $3 a gallon, according to ProMiles. The average price also is lower this week than last week in every region across the U.S. The average price of a gallon of on-highway diesel in the U.S. on Monday was down 4.4 cents per gallon from the week […]
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National Registry website outage approaches three-month mark
An FMCSA website remains “under construction” nearly three months after it was hacked on Dec. 1, 2017. Meanwhile, the agency hasn’t provided any estimates for when the site should be working again. The National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners website went down after a security breach on Dec. 1 and didn’t regain functionality until Dec. 14. However, […]
News, Tolls
Minnesota DOT mulls over idea of new tolls with new study
While the federal infrastructure bill is still up in the air, states are trying to find out how to fund their infrastructure needs on their own in the meantime. In Minnesota, the idea of new tolls is floating around the state’s Department of Transportation. As mandated by a Minnesota law signed by the governor last […]
Business, Equipment
Peterbilt introduces the new mega sleeper
Welcome to the Peterbilt 579 UltraLoft Sleeper. It’s not just big – it’s an 80-inch integrated mega sleeper that offers plenty of headroom along with additional storage space. With a focus on the features and amenities drivers have been looking for, it’s sure to light you up. Thanks to input from Peterbilt customers, drivers, owner-operators […]
Crime & Courts, News
New Mexico appellate court affirms record-breaking $165M award for FedEx crash victims
An appellate court in New Mexico has affirmed an enormous jury award for the family of a mother and daughter killed in a crash involving a FedEx driver. The $165 million award is the largest ever in New Mexico. On Feb. 6, the Court of Appeals of New Mexico filed an opinion on a district […]
