The American Trucking Associations (ATA), once the pre-eminent voice of the trucking industry, is losing ground. Its president, Chris Spear, is not pleased. Last week, I posted on X a chart from SONAR, based on Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) data, showing that independent owner-operators are capturing a growing share of the trucking industry […]
President Trump is expected to sign bills nullifying requirements that would have required the trucking industry to convert much of its fleet to zero-emission by 2035.
Stricter language requirements for truck drivers and motor carrier hours-of-service reforms figured prominently in responses to DOT’s request for a regulatory overhaul.
The U.S. Department of Transportation is getting conflicting advice from trucking’s biggest lobbying groups over whether ELDs should remain a requirement for tracking driver hours.
Fixing the Highway Trust Fund is a priority for the trucking industry – but not by charging trucks based on routes and weights, say owner-operators.
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Josh Brecheen is again leading the charge to keep regulators from capping truck speeds below the legal limits posted on highways and interstates. The Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and Eighteen-Wheelers (DRIVE) Act, introduced on Thursday by the Oklahoma Republican, would prohibit the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration from requiring that […]
New legislation aims to crack down on fraud that drives up insurance costs for the trucking industry.
Derek Barrs, a member of the American Trucking Associations’ Law Enforcement Advisory Board, has been nominated to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
The trucking industry is warning that overhauling how Customs and Border Protection processes low-value shipments from Canada and Mexico will come with its own price tag.
American Trucking Associations economist Bob Costello foresees negative impacts on freight markets from new port fees on Chinese ships calling at U.S. ports.
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have made another push to better compensate truck drivers for lost wages due to delays on the road.
Trucking companies and drivers are again pushing lawmakers to dedicate money for more parking spaces as one of their top safety issues.
Western Express prevailed in federal appellate court in a case involving a Virginia wreck from 2018.
California has received a waiver that allows tighter rules on diesel emissions; will it have a short shelf life?
The White House is getting pressure from Congress to relieve tension on the waterfront after Biden pledged not to get involved.
ATA and OOIDA are at odds in a very public way over the Biden administration independent contractor rule.
Owner-operators and crash victim advocates say easing restrictions for new drivers is a safety risk. Regulators approved an exemption despite those objections.
Some truck drivers supporting the reclassification of marijuana are decrying as hypocritical the banning of pot while off-duty alcohol use is allowed.
New legislation designed to crack down on fake companies that give legitimate brokers and carriers a bad name has bipartisan support.
Regulators pushing to make the electric truck transition go faster are getting pushback from a range of industry stakeholders.
Here are a few key takeaways from the Scopelitis Transportation Law seminar on the myriad of legal issues facing today’s trucking fleets.
A proposed rule that could benefit team-driving operations in trucking would weaken highway safety, those opposing the plan told the FMCSA.
Federal regulators have updated Congress on an FMCSA pilot program to recruit teen drivers, and the results are bleak.
ATA, truck dealers and others are warning the public of consequences if the Biden administration’s proposed greenhouse gas rule moves forward.
An administrative law judge ruling against the current system of chassis pools was upheld by the full Federal Maritime Commission.
The Teamsters and crash victim advocates say claims that parking shortages will be made worse by California’s and Washington’s rest break rules are unfounded.
Truck drivers are pressing regulators to require brokers to pay them for time lost waiting to pick up or drop off loads.
A new federal labor standard opens up trucking companies to a wider range of costly employee liabilities, according to a legal expert.
A too-cozy relationship between the trucking industry and regulators may be putting lives at risk, crash safety advocates contend.
Regulators may use waivers to give California and Washington more power over truck driver work rules that the Trump administration found were preempted.
Getting drivers on the road faster boosts productivity, says CRST, which was conditionally granted a CDL exemption renewal.
Federal regulators have been asked to significantly revise — or scrap altogether — a rulemaking requiring side underride guards for new truck trailers.
After months of carping, California and engine makers agree to flexibility on emissions but hold to the state’s tough mandates.
NHTSA and FMCSA are proposing that all new trucks over 10,000 pounds be equipped with automatic emergency braking systems.
A 14-year-old petition filed by a truck safety group to strengthen new-entrant requirements has finally been greenlighted for public scrutiny.
The Trucking Alliance has long stood out for its unique structure and its departure from what might be thought of as trade group consensus.
A bill seeking to simplify eligibility for truck driver apprenticeships is part of a legislative package addressing supply chain shortfalls.
Earnings season is upon us and the freight recession lingers worse than salmonella-carrying potato salad at a tailgate party. Wisconsin-based truckload carrier Martin Transport reported its Q1 2023 earnings Tuesday. While operating revenue improved 3.7% from $287.3 million in Q1 2022 to $298 million this year, the actual operating income declined from $35.9 million to $29 million.
EPA is proposing stricter standards and revisions to move heavy trucks to zero-carbon beginning in model year 2027.
A bicameral effort to expand parking for truckers builds on progress made in the previous session of Congress.
A plan to allow 18-to-20-year-old truck drivers to haul interstate cargo got a sharp rebuttal at the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) conference by Knight-Swift President and CEO David Jackson. The plan was conceived as a way to address the driver shortage and is strongly supported by the Biden administration and the American Trucking Associations (ATA).
The Biden administration’s first take on EV charging standards avoids addressing the heavy truck sector to make room for innovation.
AskWaves looks into why the trucking industry is resisting a proposal to tighten the scope and duration of temporary federal exemptions for motor carriers.
Advantages of hydrogen-electric trucks were touted at Senate hearing while ATA warned against aggressive timelines.
The latest freight congestion data builds a case for better targeting of billions of dollars in new government infrastructure money.
Republican lawmakers blame the Biden-backed $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill for boosting inflation and vow to step up oversight on how the money is spent.
The EPA’s new tailpipe emissions standard raises implementation concerns from engine makers — and cost concerns from truckers.
Senate lawmakers have introduced a companion bill to a House measure that sets aside grant money to expand truck parking at new and existing facilities.
FMCSA’s unique ID proposal for trucks has safety group support but overwhelming opposition from the rest of the trucking industry.
“If this legislation were to pass, the big carriers would be able to pressure shippers and receivers to load their drivers who are on the clock sitting at the loading dock,” Lewie Pugh, OOIDA executive vice president, said.
Driver-facing cameras are seen as intrusive and an invasion of privacy in the truck-driving community. Yet fleets are rapidly adopting them.
The American Trucking Associations puts the shortfall of truck drivers at 78,000 this year, down slightly from 2021 but still high.
American Truck Associations President Chris Spear lived up to his last name in an annual address excoriating industry foes.
Federal regulators have not renewed a work rule exemption for truck drivers responding to the pandemic, a move supported by ATA and truck safety advocates.
A new proposed independent contractor rule from the Department of Labor could increase costs for trucking as well as for Uber and Lyft.
Updated ATRI research shows that a truck driver who disobeys traffic signals leading to a crash is 243% more likely to have another accident.
Federal regulators say there is not enough data to justify an exemption for pulsing brake lights on trucks
Acting FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson was unanimously confirmed as the agency’s seventh administrator.
The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 2.8% in August after a disappointing 1.5% drop in July. The ATA data primarily relates to contracted freight tonnage volumes and is a useful indicator of shipping activity.
La decisión crea un posible bloqueo para programas de peaje similares en todo el país
A federal judge has ruled that Rhode Island’s “RhodeWorks” toll system discriminates against trucks and is unconstitutional.
FreightWaves, in partnership with MerQube, an index provider, on Tuesday released a supply chain tech index. This index is composed of companies identified by FreightWaves and MerQube as supply chain tech companies and traded on developed market exchanges.
Updated cybersecurity best practices for cars and trucks warn against OEMs monopolizing vehicle repair and maintenance services.
Las últimas buenas prácticas cibernéticas dan a los propietarios de camiones cierta seguridad frente a los elevados costos de servicio de los fabricantes
FreightTech 100 nominations end soon It’s the second most wonderful time of the year behind college football returning. If you or someone you know is innovating or disrupting the freight industry, the nominations for the annual FreightWaves FreightTech 100 are ending on Friday. To submit a nomination, use the link here. An external peer group […]
La comparación entre los datos de la ATRA y las cifras del comercio minorista muestra que los costos de los combustibles se mueven más lentamente en la subida del comercio minorista y más rápidamente en la bajada del comercio minorista
An annual ATRI survey reflects the weakening correlation between retail diesel prices and actual trucking fuel costs.
ATRI: Costliest year ever in trucking On Wednesday, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released its annual report on the operational costs of trucking. The report, which has been published annually since 2008, is based on motor carrier financial and operations data from 2021. Below are some highlights from the report and press release: Total […]
A survey on truck driver compensation by the American Trucking Associations showed the scope of the gains in driver pay over the last two years.
Public comments reveal most truckers believe a proposal to require engines to have speed limiters will make roads less safe.
El proyecto de ley se modifica para que los fondos no se puedan utilizar para la carga de vehículos eléctricos
Legislation approved by the House transportation committee provides dedicated funding for competitive grants aimed at expanding truck parking.
AB5 fallout and freight labor unrest are adding to inflation fears, Republican lawmakers are told.
Driving company culture and personal growth.
The trucking lobby is pushing back on Biden’s call for a gas tax holiday, advocating instead for energy independence.
The agency’s acting administrator updated Congress on the status of the agency’s rulemakings at her nomination hearing.
AskWaves has reviewed the latest comments on a proposal allowing oral fluid instead of urine to test for drugs — the trucking industry mostly likes it.
The nation’s top highway safety watchdog plans to push federal regulators to require a higher level of speed-limiting technology than currently proposed.
Federal regulators plan to require truckers to limit their truck speeds by using electronic engine control devices.
Federal overseers have not set a specific time frame to further evaluate states’ ability to provide adequate truck parking.
Regulators have eliminated a driver requirement to provide employers with an annual list of traffic violations.
La norma final ahorrará a los conductores y transportistas 3,5 millones de dólares al año, según la agencia
The Biden administration is proposing stronger air pollution standards for heavy-duty trucks starting in model year 2027.
Federal regulators have amended their rules to make it easier to install driver-assist technology in trucks.
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The two groups disagree on numerous issues but came together over the issue of parking.
Las estaciones de recarga “semiprivadas” y los incentivos para el mercado temprano son las principales prioridades del sector
As the Biden administration moves on its electric vehicle charging infrastructure plan, trucking makes its case for getting a dedicated network.
The American Trucking Associations warned that supply chain disruptions caused by protesters in Canada will affect the U.S. economy.
The intersection of Interstate 95 and New Jersey Route 4 is the worst bottleneck for the third year in a row.
Trucking regulators have issued updated guidance that could help new drivers get on the road faster.
La nueva orientación se ve como un complemento a la próxima regulación de la formación de los conductores de nivel de entrada
Freight transportation experts weigh in on Pete Buttigieg’s one-year mark as the secretary of transportation.
The Biden administration announced Robin Hutcheson will replace Meera Joshi as FMCSA deputy administrator.
Pero los conductores de equipos caerían bajo la regla que ahora está bajo revisión de la Corte Suprema, dice la agencia
There had not been formal guidance on truck driver status since the secretary of labor said they would not fall under the rule.
The Biden administration is attempting to bolster the truck driver workforce by allowing younger drivers into the ranks.
Immediate Past ATA Chair Sherri Garner Brumbaugh joins the show to discuss ways to introduce trucking to younger drivers, especially to more women.
OSHA extends compliance deadlines for its vaccination mandate to Jan. 10 and Feb. 9 as ATA takes the fight to the Supreme Court.
El plan de acción para los camioneros incluye 30 millones de
dólares para agilizar las licencias de conducir (CDL)
