Federal, News
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In an attempt to deter fraud and improve an outdated system, FMCSA is working toward modernizing the registration process.
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Crime & Courts, News
Trial for Pilot Flying J executives moves to Nov. 6
The jury trial for four former executives of Pilot Flying J has been moved to Monday, Nov. 6, according to documents filed in federal court. Court records do not indicate a reason for the delay of the trial, which was supposed to commence last week. The four former Pilot Flying J employees scheduled to go […]
Fuel prices, News
Diesel reaches highest prices in more than two years
The average price of a gallon of on-highway diesel went up 2.2 cents to $2.819 per gallon for the week ending Monday, Oct. 30. This marks the third consecutive increase after one week of decreases, which was preceded by just one week of increases and the highest prices since July 6, 2015, when diesel was […]
News, State
Arkansas accepting comments regarding highway speed limit increases
Mandated by an act passed earlier this year by state lawmakers, the Arkansas Department of Transportation has recently released a speed limit review and made it available for public comment. The review examines the feasibility of increasing speed limits on state highways. Earlier this year, the Arkansas State Legislature passed Act 1097, which allows the […]
Equipment, News
EPA rule would repeal emissions requirements for glider kits
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing a rule that would repeal emissions requirements for glider vehicles, glider engines and glider kits. The specific details of the rule hadn’t been released as of Monday, Oct. 30. In August, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt announced that the agency would “revisit” provisions of the upcoming Phase 2 of the […]
News, Safety & Security, State
Wisconsin bill calls on new truckers to help combat trafficking
A new effort at the Wisconsin statehouse would add the state to the growing list of states across the country to call on professional drivers to help curb human trafficking. Sex trafficking is described as one of the fastest growing criminal enterprises in the world, generating revenue of more than $32 billion annually. It’s estimated […]
News
Comment period for DOT regulatory review extended
Anyone interested in overhauling the regulatory scheme of the Department of Transportation has 30 more days to participate in the public comment period. One of the first actions by President Donald Trump after taking office was a freeze on impending regulations with a promise of a full regulatory review. The Department of Transportation took the […]
Crime & Courts, News, State
Drivers agree to $1.75M settlement with California company
Ceva Logistics agreed to a $1.75 million settlement in a class action lawsuit that alleged the company violated the California Labor Code. The plaintiffs claimed that Ceva: improperly categorized class members as independent contractors, failed to make meal and rest periods available, did not provide accurate, itemized wage statements, and failed to reimburse them for […]
News
Peterbilt seeks SuperFans to celebrate producing 1 million trucks
Peterbilt is searching for five SuperFans to help it celebrate having produced 1 million trucks. The company expects to reach that milestone in mid-January. As part of its celebration, Peterbilt is searching for five SuperFans, one of which will win a specially tricked-out Peterbilt Model 567 Heritage truck. Peterbilt drivers and fans in the United […]
Fuel prices, News, State
Effective Nov. 1, California diesel tax rate will more than double
The first of November marks the start date for significant changes in fuel tax collections in California. Currently, the excise components making up the tax rates are 27.8 cents for gas and 16 cents for diesel. As of Wednesday, Nov. 1, the excise rate on gas will increase by 12 cents to 39.8 cents. Another […]
News
Per diem rate remains at $63 for 2018
The transportation workers’ special standard per diem rate remains unchanged at $63. Outside continental U.S is $68 per day, also unchanged. That means truckers can continue to declare a $63 per diem dating back to Oct. 1, 2017, when the 2018 per diem rates became effective. Some truckers are unsure when they can use the […]
