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Black Smoke Matters protest continues this week as truck drivers rail against overregulation
For months, members of a Facebook group named Black Smoke Matters (BSM) have been calling for an industry-wide shutdown to…
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Green Trucking
Trump nominee Rosen considered key player in emissions rollbacks
If confirmed, the new DOJ deputy could bring with him from DOT potential deregulatory influence.
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U.S. raises safety bar for crude oil transported by rail
Rails may need to raise rates to comply with new rules from Washington.
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Equipment
National Academies of Sciences outlines path forward for study of twin 33s
The National Academies of Science has identified seven core research areas that it said could help DOT determine possible changes…
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Autonomous Trucking
State DOT leaders working to keep up with AV technology
Leaders from state departments of transportation across the country participated in a panel discussion about connected and automated vehicles, and…
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Driver issues
Trucking industry to FMCSA: We just want flexibility with HOS
If there is just one word that can best sum up the official Listening Session on hours of service (HOS)…
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News
FMCSA to study use of statistical modeling to determine carrier interventions
FMCSA has agreed to implement a series of actions as it works toward the possible implementation of a more data-driven…
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News
As fight over hair testing for drugs go on, HHS is up next as the key government player
A rule last year by DOT on testing trucking applicants for drugs specifically left hair testing out, but the HHS…
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News
Repeat offenders without an ELD could face a lot of negative consequences
Fleets that run without an ELD could get into a lot of trouble with the inspectors, insurance companies, and customers,…
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Driver issues
What is the solution to trucking’s stubborn parking problem?
Trucking’s persistent parking problem is only getting worse. What’s being done to help solve the issue?
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