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Ruling: Fleets off the hook for port detention and demurrage charges
Motor carriers often face major detention and demurrage charges from ocean carriers when shipping containers are delayed.
February 26, 2024
2 states pass civil reforms aimed at curbing 'jackpot justice' in truck crashes
The trucking industry scored legislative victories in two states that could have implications on nuclear verdict-type judgements following commercial truck crashes.
February 23, 2024
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July 2, 2024
FMCSA renews warning-flag exemption for stinger-trailer car haulers
Carriers operating stinger-steer car-haul trailers are exempt from having to attach warning flags on overhanging loads. Also: FMCSA issues safety warning after nurse tank's "rocket" blast; NMFTA names new commodity and standards development director.
February 22, 2024
Regulations
Seeking equilibrium in trucking policies is a balancing act
Since the end of the pandemic, the trucking industry has been inundated with an onslaught of rules, shifts in practice and policy pushes that further threaten the stability and effectiveness of the nation’s supply chain.
February 20, 2024
Regulations
FMCSA issues active phishing alert: Scammers push fake safety audit claims
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published an alert for motor carriers with authority about phishing attempts by criminals posing as agency auditors via email.
February 19, 2024
Regulations
Intermodal trucking scores another chassis choice win
The full Federal Maritime Commission this week upheld at ruling by a administrative law judge that ocean shippers cannot require trucking companies to use specific chassis suppliers to move containers. Also: Driver input needed on lease-purchases.
February 16, 2024
Regulations
Movie production drivers get ELD waiver extended
The drivers covered by the waiver are allowed to keep paper logs instead of using an ELD. Also: Former U.S. Xpress, Werner exec hired as facilitator for the TCA Profitability Program; Arrive Logistics opens new office in Mexico.
February 15, 2024
Regulations
Teamsters, California lawmakers reintroduce push for bill to require human operators in AV trucks
Though Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed the bill last year, lawmakers and labor leaders teamed up to push the bill once again.
February 14, 2024
Regulations
Texas again leads nation in freight bottlenecks
The latest ATRI Top Truck Bottlenecks List is topped by the I-95/SR 4 intersection at the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee, New Jersey, for the sixth straight year. Also: Iowa's harvest weight exemption extended by 10 days.
February 14, 2024
Regulations
Fleet owner pleads guilty after opening sealed trailers, illegally consolidating freight
Ohio-based Gurtej Singh allegedly overbilled shippers, consolidated shipments, and caused the loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of goods. Also: ATA names 27 to Law Enforcement Advisory Board.
February 13, 2024
Regulations
Inspectors keying in on tractor protection systems, drug and alcohol possession during Roadcheck
CVSA's International Roadcheck will be held May 14-16. For trucks, inspectors will focus specifically on the tractor protection valve, trailer supply valve and anti-bleed back valve, which may be overlooked during trip and roadside inspections.
February 12, 2024
Regulations
FMCSA in planning stages of new study on sexual harassment, assault
The study aims to help FMCSA understand and quantify the prevalence and severity of sexual assault and sexual harassment experienced across trucking. Also: C.H. Robinson launches new ‘touchless appointments’ tech; new Averitt safety director.
February 8, 2024
Regulations
DOT's Buttigieg, FMCSA call out predatory towing, propose penalties
President Biden's DOT chief on Wednesday called out "predatory junk fees from towing companies" and supported the FTC's push to ban predatory practices.
February 7, 2024
Regulations
Trucking company owners sentenced in 'pay-to-play' bribery scheme
The companies were contracted to FedEx Ground in Salt Lake City and used bribes to obtain more work. Also: Three more plead guilty and one sentenced in New Orleans staged accident fraud scheme; Ohio CDL tester sentenced for falsifying tests.
February 7, 2024
Regulations
FMCSA eyeing CDL testing process changes
The changes would "improve the efficiency and convenience of CDL issuance," FMCSA said. Also: Mirror-replacement camera system gets another FMCSA waiver.
February 2, 2024
Regulations
Penalties 'pretty severe': Treasury's new reporting requirement for owner-ops
Don't miss the deadlines: stiff penalties can follow. A finance-crimes division of the U.S. Treasury as of Jan. 1 is requiring a large swath of small businesses, including owner-operator LLCs and others, to report ownership information to a new registry.
February 1, 2024
Regulations
Do fleets need to comply with California's now-halted diesel ban?
With no ability to enforce diesel bans CARB might look like a paper tiger, but enforcement, in one form or another, should be expected.
January 30, 2024
Regulations
Speed limiter rulemaking now expected in May
FMCSA has moved its expected publication date for a speed limiter mandate proposal from December to May. The latest DOT Significant Rulemakings Report also sheds light on other rulemakings, including automated emergency brakes and more.
January 29, 2024
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