Labor groups tell DOT that automated vehicle policy should not be based on industry self-regulation.
Anne Reinke provides insight on current concerns and future opportunities as the president and CEO of TIA in keynote address.
Washington appeals court asked to place in abeyance HOS review for 60 days due to the new administration.
Proposed mandatory guidelines to hair test for drugs could change — or see a lengthy delay.
A member of Congress bets on getting his truck parking expansion proposal included in the highway bill.
OOIDA testifies on vaccine and truck parking concerns before the House transportation committee.
A trucking lobbyist sees the Biden administration taking up the detention time challenge.
New 25-driver subcommittee will give FMCSA direct feedback on safety issues.
Speed, safety and reliability are taken into account when choosing truck routes.
An update to Jason’s Law highlights congestion issues at U.S. ports.
Highway safety trending in wrong direction, Spencer warns incoming administration.
Videoconference will focus on three pending broker regulation petitions.
$13.6 billion included in package to keep Highway Trust Fund running.
Long-awaited Jason’s Law survey originally scheduled for 2019 release is now on track for release before the end of the year
Majority of comments received so far by FMCSA support changing the law.
Under-21 CDL program, ag-hauling flexibility included in Republican infrastructure agenda.
Current legislation to expand truck parking slated to expire.
$305 billion, five-year FAST Act is set to expire Sept. 30.
A look at the latest campaign spending reports shows that those in the transportation industries are heavily supporting Democratic candidates, but Trump holds a big edge among companies and PACs.
Major trucking companies have warned of capacity shakeout.
Trucking, medical groups warn of safety risks if CDL limits are rolled back.
“Key differences” also found between ELDs and calculating mileage-based user fees.
FHWA calls trucking parking a “major transportation safety problem.”
OOIDA warns suspending federal excise tax would hit Highway Trust Fund.
Most small-company truckers are equipped with ELDs despite exemptions.
TIA supporting bill it says will close truck safety loophole.
$3.8 billion in U.S. trucking revenue at stake in U.S.-Mexico cross-border freight.
Facing possible FMCSA action, brokers contend responsibility for nonpayment of motor carrier claims should fall on financial backers.
Amendment more than doubles current minimum of $750,000 for commercial trucks
Rulemaking would require making detention time data public
Postponement until completion of safety study part of $494 billion highway bill
OOIDA opposes FMCSA’s approval for motion picture group.
Mullen not expecting the issue to “go away any time soon”
15.6 million masks from FEMA going out to trucking, maritime, rail sectors.
President’s options limited without sufficient evidence, according to former DOJ antitrust chief.
Supplies from FEMA follow calls by industry and lawmakers for more COVID-19 protection.
Retail coalition cautions federal government about potential dangers to easing restrictions on Interstates.
Research institute and drivers’ group want to hear from motor carriers and drivers about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and what they would do differently next time
Grant awards to be used to build new spaces or convert weigh stations.
Trucking Alliance-backed analysis supports group’s push for federal testing changes.
Response to DOT’s national freight strategy proposal reveals top concerns.
Proposal would create competitive grant program for projects that add capacity.
Opposition from safety advocates could mean rough road to inclusion in highway bill.
Owner-operator group calls decision “highway robbery.”
Truck owner claims his employer and Amazon worked him “like a rented mule.”
Advocacy groups differ on effectiveness of public and private financing to meet high demand.
Initiative will consider strategies to cut ozone emissions by 2027.
Latest round of DERA grants allots up to $4 million per project.
Safety analysis lacking in petition against ELDT rule, agency finds.
ATA says rules should assume “drivers” will no longer be people.
TIA, ATA and OOIDA call provision to make CSA scores public “dangerous”
The ultimate guide to putting your money towards the most efficient trucks in the industry
Agency will not comment on new publication date until review is finalized.
Minimum coverage would increase from $750,000 to almost $5 million.
Labor Department says drivers do not have to be paid for time spent in sleeper berth.
Groups claim teen drivers carry more risk resulting in more fatalities.
Maximum limit would be required for new and existing trucks weighing over 26,000 lbs.
Capitol Hill hearing took on lease-purchase agreements, truck size and weights
Support for proposal split between large and small carriers.
