Tag: Haslam

New York DOT highlights use of ‘thermal drone technology’ on commercial vehicles during driver blitz

Laws & RegulationsJuly 15, 2025

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is using advanced drone technology to aid in spotting commercial vehicle equipment issues during Operation Safe Driver Week. On July 15, NYSDOT announced the agency's participation in the...

Tire failure blamed after truck’s mobile home load rolled over on Arizona highway

Trucking NewsJuly 15, 2025

The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Highway Patrol is asking drivers to check both truck and trailer tires after a recent oversized load rollover crash. The crash occurred on June 11, 2025, in Oracle Junction,...

Haslam’s Gas And Diesel Tax Increase Bill Advances

Laws & RegulationsApril 20, 2017

Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam's bill to increase taxes on gas and diesel fuel was approved in both the House and the Senate this week. The...

“Whistleblower” Claims Pilot Flying J Also Cheated U.S. Government With Fuel Rebate Scam

Trucking NewsFebruary 14, 2017

The informant who helped bring to light the Pilot Flying J fuel rebate scandal in 2013 has now also accused the company of cheating the U.S....

Haslam Undergoes 8 Hour Deposition On Diesel Fuel Rebate Scandal

Trucking NewsDecember 14, 2016

Yesterday Pilot Flying J President Jimmy Haslam spent eight hours under oath in an airline hanger answering questions about his knowledge of the scheme to...