Crime & Courts, Federal, News
Supreme Court overturns Chevron doctrine, stripping power from federal agencies
The Supreme Court dismantled the Chevron doctrine, a devastating blow to federal agencies’ ability to interpret laws when establishing rules.
Listen Now
Podcast: Supreme Court decision might upend ability of feds to regulate
Supreme Court action that overturned the so-called Chevron doctrine could impair agencies like FMCSA as they regulate various industries.
The Latest
News
DAT Solutions: Spot freight markets dip in early February
The first week of February brought a chill to an otherwise hot spot freight market. Rates on DAT MembersEdge declined and the number of loads slipped nearly 6 percent during the week ending Feb. 3. Truck posts increased 3 percent, which helped push van and reefer load-to-truck ratios down to pre-ELD-mandate levels. Van: 6.9 available […]
Opinion
An Uber Fairy Tale
The Uber folks say that self-driving trucks will create more truck driving jobs. Yes, that’s every bit as goofy as it sounds. Uber claims it has been researching the impact of self-driving trucks on truck driver employment. In a web blog, Uber says they “worked with economists and industry experts to better understand the potential […]
News
Several states consider changes to daylight saving time
The seemingly timeless pursuit in statehouses to change the observance of daylight saving time continues. States reviewing legislation to exempt them from time changes stretch from Washington to Maine. Currently, Arizona and Hawaii are the lone states not to take part in time changes. The U.S. Department of Transportation states that daylight saving time is […]
Business, Equipment
Your first look at Paccar’s Zero Emissions Cargo Transport T680
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. – While some industry stakeholders are talking about all-electric or self-driving trucks, one manufacturer is focused on the immediate, rather than the distant future. Paccar is behind a zero-emissions project called Zero Emissions Cargo Transport. At a testing facility in Washington state, Paccar is charging ahead with what is essentially a $7 […]
Features, OOIDA Member
‘Long Haul’ Paul releases latest album
For a self-proclaimed “disappointment,” Paul Marhoefer isn’t doing too bad at all. Dubbed as “Long Haul” Paul, the truck driver and singer-songwriter has a new album released by Laughing Hyena Records. A CD release party for “Bessemer to Birmingham” is scheduled for Feb. 10 at the Key Palace Theatre in Redkey, Ind. The 12-track CD, […]
News
Bills in six states focus on highway protests
State lawmakers from around the country continue to address concerns about protests that shut down major highways. The legislative action is in response to traffic disruptions the past few years related to protests and demonstrations. To date, states including South Dakota and Tennessee have enacted specific rules to deter highway protests through stiff fines and punishments. Governors in Arkansas and Minnesota acted one […]
News
FMCSA clears up confusion on crash preventability program
The first six months of the first-ever program to determine whether a truck crash was preventable hasn’t been all smooth sailing. And, to counter issues, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is releasing additional information to assist users. The Crash Preventability Demonstration Program officially launched Aug. 1. The program is to test the feasibility and […]
News
No more love for ‘I ♥ NY’ signs
In what was a years’ long game of chicken between the state of New York and the Federal Highway Administration over “I ♥ NY” signs in the state has finally ended. New York officials announced the state will pull down the controversial signs. In the state versus federal government showdown that goes back to 2011, […]
News
South Dakota legislature puts forth resolution to ask Congress to repeal ELD mandate
South Dakota’s state legislature has introduced a resolution calling on Congress to repeal the ELD mandate. Senate Concurrent Resolution 14 calls on Congress and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to overturn the rules regarding electronic logging devices, because of the “unintended consequences” caused by the mandate and the “undue financial and administrative burden” placed on drivers […]
News, Safety & Security
States pursue CDL tie-in to combat human trafficking
The list of states across the country to call on professional drivers to help curb human trafficking continues to grow. In July 2016 Ohio became the first state to implement mandatory training on trafficking prevention via Truckers Against Trafficking. Since then states including Illinois, Arkansas and Texas have followed suit. Multiple efforts are underway at the South Carolina statehouse to adopt similar tie-ins. H4681 […]
