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6 ways to ensure your fleet is always ready for a roadside inspection
There were 29,755 federal and 1,297,675 state roadside inspections of trucks last calendar year.
July 19, 2022
California lawmakers in D.C. call on state to repeal AB 5
Ten members of the California Congressional Delegation penned a letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom asking that he repeal the law. Also: ATA launches new program to support women in trucking; steering gear recall hits Autocar units.
July 19, 2022
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June 21, 2024
Broker reform: Should dispatch services be considered brokers?
FMCSA's comment request for developing guidance on the definitions of "broker" and "bona fide agent" yielded opinions ranging from a view that all dispatch services are "skirting the rules" to more nuanced takes on the real roles such services play.
July 18, 2022
Alternative power
Deals with Cummins, other companies, make Chevron major player in renewable fuels
Company acquisitions and a partnership with Cummins have all paved the way for Chevron's new status as a 'leading U.S. renewable fuel company.'
July 18, 2022
Economic trends
ATA calls on Congress to address inflation | Truckers protest AB 5 at Calif. ports
ATA Chairman Harold Sumerford Jr. urged members of the House to address areas of inflationary pressure on the trucking industry. Also: California-based owner-operators are protesting AB 5 at the state's ports; Cummins names new president, CEO; more.
July 15, 2022
Regulations
CDL school owner indicted over alleged bribery scheme
The CDL school owner allegedly paid cash bribes totaling more than $10,000 to a former third-party CDL examiner. Also: J.B. Hunt opening West Coast transload service facility; registration open for FTR's annual Transportation Conference; more.
July 14, 2022
Regulations
Trucking groups press Congress for end to redundant background checks
ATA, TCA and others penned a letter to Congress asking for the passage of a bill that would allow one background check for multiple TSA security assessments. Also: XPO announces brokerage spin-off branding; DC Logistics acquired by investment firm.
July 13, 2022
Regulations
Former Texas DPS employee sentenced for issuing 215 fraudulent CDLs
According to the U.S. Attorney in the Western District of Texas, Alonzo Blackman was paid approximately $1,000 per CDL. Also: CARB launching new pilot to help small fleets transition to zero-emission trucks; recalls from Daimler, Great Dane.
July 12, 2022
Safety & Compliance
'Common violations': Preparing for Brake Safety Week's focus on brake hose chafing
Experts advise how to inspect and correct brake hose chafing issues ahead of CVSA's Brake Safety Week next month.
July 11, 2022
Regulations
Hours waiver extended for baby formula haulers
Carriers hauling baby formula and formula ingredients are exempt from maximum driving hours regs through the end of July. Also: Recalls hit severe-duty Autocars, small number of Cascadias; new leadership at specialized tanker fleet; more.
July 6, 2022
Regulations
Suspected driver in human smuggling operation faces life in prison
The suspected driver in the operation that left 53 undocumented aliens dead, Homero Zamorano Jr., could also possibly receive the death penalty. Also: Yellow opens three new Driving Academies; Bendix hosting ride-and-drive event in Ohio.
July 1, 2022
Industry
Here's how to get your under-21 drivers insured
Insurance providers say age doesn't matter; it's about experience. But the courts look at the trucking company and its training and safety programs. Here's what the experts have to say about those programs and onboarding 18-year-old drivers.
June 30, 2022
Regulations
Supreme Court will not hear trucking's AB 5 case, law will take effect for industry
With the Court denying the California Trucking Association's request for review of the case, AB 5 and the ABC test for determining independent contractor status will become law in California, retroactive to Jan. 1, 2020.
June 30, 2022
Regulations
Suspected driver in Texas human smuggling case reportedly 'very high on meth'
The truck's driver and two others were arrested. Also: FMCSA renewed Prime Inc.'s pre-CDL waiver; Caltrux CEO joining Hyzon Motors; Saia opens two new facilities in Georgia; Highway Transport opens new Chicago service center.
June 30, 2022
Companies
Fleet owners plead guilty in PPP fraud scheme
A 47-truck general freight carrier pled guilty to conspiring to commit bank fraud. Also: 33K Navistar vehicles recalled; new AMBEST leadership; more.
June 28, 2022
Regulations
Three-truck fleet shut down following numerous violations, fatal wreck
The Connecticut-based carrier's vehicle out-of-service rate was almost four-times the industry average.
June 27, 2022
Regulations
Supreme Court decision on AB 5 remains on hold
SCOTUS did not include the California Trucking Association’s challenge to California’s AB 5 independent contractor law in its latest Order List issued Monday.
June 27, 2022
Equipment
Love the smell of hay in the morning? Scenes from the A.J. Soza Memorial Truck Show
The show's second edition got under way at the fairgrounds in Merced, California. The Central Valley location stood in high relief at the early point in the day as these hay-hauling doubles you see rolled in, split by a livestock hauler.
June 24, 2022
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