Warning Issued In Several States For Diesel Shortages
A diesel supply alert has been issued by a major fuel logistics company. Mansfield Energy issued a supply alert on Oct. 25th for diesel fuel markets on the east coast. They described the
CVSA Releases Dates For Truck Blitzes In 2023
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is released a schedule for International Roadcheck and several other major truck inspections and enforcement efforts for 2023. The CVSA holds multiple events throughout
Oregon Opens Drawing For Freelance Chain Installation Permits
The Oregon Department of Transportation allows Oregon residents to apply to be a chain installation freelancer, but each county within the state only offers a limited amount of permits. “They
FMCSA Considering Rule to Identify and Remove Unfit Motor Carriers
The FMCSA wants to remove unfit motor carriers from operating. In January, the agency is expected to publish an advance notice of proposed rulemaking aimed at learning more effective ways
FMCSA Cancels Emergency Hours Of Service (HOS) Waiver
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration quietly let lapse a national hours-of-service exemption in place for over two years, a move supported by both major trucking companies and truck safety
USDOT Outlines Challenges Facing New Infrastructure Projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has mapped out what it calls “key challenges” facing the implementation of the $660 billion earmarked for infrastructure improvements
CVSA Approves New Inspections For Autonomous Trucks
How will driverless vehicles handle roadside inspections? The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) believes it has a solution. CVSA’s board of directors approved the launch of a new Enhanced Commercial Motor Vehicle
FMCSA: CLP Drivers Allowed To Haul Doubles During OTR Training
The FMCSA has granted a regulation exemption request placed by UPS that would allow commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders to be trained on twin trailers. The FMCSA published a notice in
Florida Waives HOS for Truckers, Prepares for Hurricane Ian
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has issued an emergency declaration relaxing trucking regulations as a major hurricane, named “Ian” is expected to landfall by mid-week. On Saturday afternoon with hurricane Ian
The FMCSA Asking for Input On New Rule to Require electronic IDs For CMVs
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is asking for public comment on a new rule to require that commercial vehicles be equipped with electronic identification technology. In an Advance