English language rule’s comments bring criticism from Sikh organization
The Sikh Coalition was one of the louder voices in opposition to FMCSA’s English language proposed rule.
UPDATE: Benchmark diesel falls as futures rise
The diesel market is going through its typical recent volatility, and there doesn’t seem to be much impact from the Trump deal with Russia.
Penske request for en banc hearing gets pushback from victim’s estate
Both sides have their argument in to the court on the Penske request for a bigger hearing in significant loss.
Formal EO order on red dye diesel short on specifics
The formal executive order allowing red dye diesel use over the road has been published.
FMCSA split sleeper berth pilot program moves closer to launch
FMCSA is launching another comment period as it moves toward a pilot program on sleeper berth hours.
Red dye diesel break is being greeted with a big yawn
So far, nobody in the trucking market is racing to embrace the tax break from using red dye diesel.
Garten Trucking appeal on NLRB order rejected by SCOTUS
The Supreme Court has rejected a request for review by Garten Trucking on its dispute with a union.
Wall Street analysts positive on C.H. Robinson deal; S&P more cautious
On the day after the C.H. Robinson-RXO deal was announced, Wall Street positive, S&P is cautious.
Benchmark diesel slides; what will be impact of red dye change?
A change in federal rules regarding diesel coloring might have impact on retail prices.
UPDATE: C.H. Robinson acquisition of RXO may give a jolt to industry consolidation
In a move that may have been foreshadowed by strong upward stock movement Thursday and Friday, C.H. Robinson, the country’s biggest 3PL, is getting a lot bigger by acquiring RXO. The transaction was announced Monday morning. RXO’s (NYSE: RXO) stock price had risen sharply Thursday and Friday, with it rising Friday by $2.02, a gain […]
Cybersecurity portal to fight bad guys open for business: NMFTA
The NMFTA has launched its threat portal, where targets of successful and unsuccessful cyberattacks can share their stories.
New Jersey independent contractor regulation with ABC test is in effect
New Jersey’s tough independent contractor law is in effect.
Took awhile to happen but trucking jobs are now more than year ago
Truck transportation jobs in September were more than they were a year ago, a situation that hasn’t occurred in several years.
FMCSA’s Elison: ‘weeks’ away from fixing Motus user experience
FMCSA’s deputy administrator gave a rough timeline on fixing the rollout of Motus, which has been troubled from day 1.
For transportation cybersecurity, AI isn’t helping fight..so far
AI is not yet a help in fighting cybercrime but it definitely boosting the bad guys, a conference is told.
More oil out of the Gulf translating to lower prices
The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges fell after three straight increases.
Daimler Truck: concerned about using cash to avoid new NoX rules
Noncompliance penalties in the proposed amendments to the EPA NoX rule are being objected to by Daimler.
AI’s buzz in trucking is justified: Trimble panel
AI in trucking got a mostly thumbs up at the big Trimble Insight conference.
Per diem: one approach is stable, other is higher
The IRS’ rates for per diem charges will be stable for one way they can be calculated, and higher for another.
New lawsuit approach: accusing C.H. Robinson, TQL of RICO violations
A new lawsuit charges C.H. Robinson and TQO with RICO-prohibited actions.