Kentucky issued a temporary emergency order waiving federal hours-of-service rules and weigh station requirements through Aug. 18 for truckers assisting with storm relief efforts.
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Truckers Largely Oppose Side Underride Guard Proposed Rule
American Trucking Associations is among several industry stakeholders objecting to a NHTSAÂ proposal that would require side underride guards on heavy trucks.
July 24, 2023Funding Leaders Eye FY24 Bills’ Finalization
Leaders in the House and Senate aim to finalize legislation that would fund the Department of Transportation during fiscal 2024.
July 20, 2023Nevada to Build Truck Parking Areas Along Northern I-80
New truck parking construction will start this summer on a northern Nevada freight route on Interstate 80 at the Golconda Summit.
July 19, 2023FMCSA Embarks on New Effort to Catch Fraudulent Movers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration this spring conducted more than 100 investigations into household goods moving fraud, and is proceeding with 60 enforcement actions.
July 19, 2023‘Nuclear’ Lawsuits Against Truckers Continue to Rise
A new study by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform found that trucking in America is “under siege by litigation.â€
July 18, 2023Union Pacific to Renew Push for One-Person Crews
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific will renew its push for one-person train crews when the railroad tests the idea of having a conductor in a truck respond to problems in Nebraska and Colorado.
July 18, 2023No Hazards Reported as Freight Train Derails in Pennsylvania
WHITEMARSH TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A freight train derailment in Pennsylvania early July 17 spurred precautionary evacuations, but officials said there was no known hazard to the public.
July 17, 2023Pennsylvania Police Launch I-81 Truck Safety Initiative
As a response to the high volume of crashes along I-81 in Pennsylvania, the state police launched an initiative with the FMCSA and the PMTA to promote highway safety.
July 14, 2023Appeals Court Denies Review of Intellistop Exemption Request
A federal appellate court has rejected a court challenge by Intellistop Inc. of a decision by trucking regulators denying an exemption regarding the company’s pulsating brake light technology.
July 13, 2023