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
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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 […]
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)
The Biden administration is taking a series of actions aimed at bolstering the truck driver workforce that includes assessing compensation.
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This week: Gopuff donates to eight Covenant House locations, new Trucking Cares president announces new campaign and Bendix Huntington builds an all-inclusive playground for the disabled.
Overwhelmingly small business-based trucking takes a pandemic hit but still dominates freight movement in 2020.
In an unusual move, the Washington trade group is turning to somebody from outside the Capitol lobbying ecosystem.
Eleanor Holmes-Norton will run for chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to replace the retiring Peter DeFazio.
The nation’s key railroad lobbying group did not like the original House infrastructure bill but has praise for the final product.
Eight California Republicans are calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to suspend or eliminate regulations and declare a state of emergency to address the supply chain crisis.
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ATA’s suit comes just a few days after what it says was a “major victory” with the Labor Department secretary’s statements regarding trucking and the vaccine rule.
A rule requiring vaccines for employees, or weekly testing for workers declining vaccination, at companies with staff of 100 or more gets emergency stay.
Congress approves provisions allowing under-21 truck drivers – as well as guidance on truck brokers and freight dispatchers – in a five-year highway bill that is part of a larger $1.2 trillion infrastructure package.
Solo drivers working for large trucking companies will likely be exempt from the Biden administration’s vaccine requirement, the industry’s largest lobby group has confirmed.
Each class has either side of 15 students, and the yearlong program covers many facets of the business.
An ATA survey reveals a driver vaccination rate of 50%, with more than half of the unvaccinated saying they will not get a shot under any circumstance.
In his speech, Chris Spear touted the ATA’s role in the infrastructure act now before Congress.
VNR Electric purchases are small but growing consistently as Volvo Trucks North America seeks zero tailpipe emissions by 2050.
The research group revealed its list at the annual meeting of the American Trucking Associations.
Bob Costello, chief economist and SVP at the American Trucking Associations, joins the show to discuss the many factors compounding the driver shortage as the pandemic continues.
Long-term supply chain challenges could minimize the value of driver pay increases.
Congress passes a short-term funding extension for highway projects as infrastructure investment uncertainty grows.
This week: Convoy gives $50/load incentive in October to carrier partners that represent diversity in the workplace, Operation Lifesaver announces this year’s Champion award and ATA is honored for its disaster relief efforts.
Former government safety officials now have investments and profits to keep in mind as they help their companies chart a course for autonomous vehicles.
Anna Faford, VP of strategy for C&K Trucking, joins this week’s episode to discuss what got her into the industry, as well as how the driver shortage challenges are impacting the intermodal/drayage business.
The U.S. Senate votes to advance a major infrastructure package that includes new regulations for trucks.
FMCSA is asking the medical industry to help ensure the agency has a proper handle on truck driver qualification.
Richard Trumka insisted that the economy depends on getting an infrastructure bill passed.
Trucking companies outbidding each other for drivers using salary and per-mile wage increases are leaving themselves vulnerable when the next economic downturn hits, the American Trucking Association’s chief economist warns. […]
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