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Two fleets fined by EPA for violating CARB regs
Capurro Trucking and Republic Services paid fines for violating CARB's Truck and Bus Regulation. Also: Schneider named SmartWay High Performer; Forward Air raising rates; Paccar Parts' TRP brand opens 100th store.
December 13, 2023
FMCSA investigates TQL as fight over broker transparency rages
FMCSA speaks up after "misstatements" about TQL being raided or "compelled" to provide rate transparency after a pitched battle with Florida hauler Dakota Springfields.
December 11, 2023
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FMCSA reinstates recently-revoked ELD
The CI ELD Logs device was reinstated to FMCSA's registered devices list after being removed Dec. 1. Also: FTR hosting 2024 market outlook webinar; Averitt delivers MoonPies to soldiers; Indiana Kenworth dealership relocates, expands.
December 11, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA authority revocation anomaly: BOC3 blanket companies cleared out
A whopping 1,700-plus authority revocations in one day last month, outside FMCSA's usual revocation cadence, turned heads around Thanksgiving. FMCSA removed several blanket BOC3 companies from its system, putting trucker clients in shutdown risk.
December 8, 2023
Regulations
Bill intro'd to ease credentialing process for TWIC, hazmat endorsements
The bill would allow workers seeking multiple TSA-managed credentials to apply existing valid background checks to multiple programs. Also: DAT launches new fuel card for fleets; Ex-Guard grille guards and their fuel economy impact.
December 8, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA's Hutcheson updates enforcement policy on sexual assault
FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson made it clear on Thursday that if a CDL holder uses a commercial truck in the act of sexual assault, they'll lose their CDL for a period of time.
December 7, 2023
Regulations
Florida wants waiver from certain CDL skills testing regs
The state seeks a waiver from the regulation requiring the three-part CDL skills test to be administered and successfully completed in a certain order. Also: Mack, Volvo trucks recalled; new power inverter option for Mack, Volvo sleepers.
December 5, 2023
Regulations
10 ELDs removed from FMCSA's 'Registered Devices' list
Drivers who use the revoked ELDs must stop using the devices and revert to paper logs or logging software to record required hours-of-service data and replace the revoked ELDs with a compliant device before Jan. 30, 2024.
December 1, 2023
Regulations
Massachusetts lawmakers propose 'rolling stock' tax exemptions
Using a rolling stock tax exemption, truck buyers and owners in certain states can save when buying equipment and parts. Also: Werner drivers deliver U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree; Tim Hortons gets first two Volvo VNR Electric trucks.
December 1, 2023
Equipment
Connecticut scraps plan to ban ICE vehicles
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont had very little legislative support.
November 29, 2023
Regulations
Trucking Ponzi scheme nets prison time for fleet owner
Franklin Ray will serve over 17 years in prison for multiple fraud schemes, including a $40 million Ponzi scheme and two COVID-19 loan fraud schemes. Also: Guilty plea in emissions "delete" scheme; Bruckners opens new locations.
November 30, 2023
Equipment
Trucking and regulations
The fundamental arguments regarding regulations always seem based on three pillars: profits, jobs and lives.
November 27, 2023
Equipment
CARB rules impacting fleet engine choices
Motor carriers and other truck operators will see changes year by year in which engine models they can buy to operate in the Golden State.
November 23, 2023
Regulations
AB 5's latest: Why interstate trucking should be exempt
A long-overdue hearing in federal court last week featured OOIDA and the California Trucking Association arguing the detrimental impacts on interstate commerce of California's law that effectively bans the leased owner-operator model in the state.
November 22, 2023
Regulations
Speed limiters on cars? NTSB makes recommendation
As FMCSA explores a speed limiter mandate for trucks, the NTSB is recommending them for cars, too. Also: CVSA set to host Human Trafficking Awareness Initiatives in 2024; RK Logistics opens new logistics center in Michigan.
November 20, 2023
Regulations
California files petition with FMCSA for waiver to enforce meal and rest break laws
FMCSA has previously ruled that the state's meal and rest break rules are preempted by federal hours of service regs. Also: Indiana propane haulers get HOS relief; NMFTA names new board chair; autonomous trucking pilot in Germany.
November 16, 2023
Regulations
FMCSA tightens screws on brokers who 'do not intend to pay' carriers: Final rule
The agency said its changes to the broker regulations are intended to reduce freight fraud by "limiting the time brokers can continue to accrue claims" before their authority is suspended, among other changes to broker/forwarder and surety/trust regs.
November 15, 2023
Safety & Compliance
GAO recommendations would improve motor carrier safety
Recommendations to the FMCSA pertaining to its National Consumer Complaint Database could help improve its response to safety concerns and improve transparency and collaboration with industry partners.
November 15, 2023
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