Tag: Regulation
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Opinions: The Broken Image of Truck Driving
How did the public image of truck driving break down so terribly in the last few years, and more importantly, who can fix it?
Agency Calls For Nationwide Ban On Handheld Phones
Drivers, do you agree with this agency?
DOT Frees Up Another $470M for Highway and Infrastructure Projects
A few million in state infrastructure earmarks from the fiscal years 2003 - 2006 have been made available to states this week. Will your hometown get some of it?
Truck Drivers Fight Toll Hikes in Virginia
In response to a governor's quick revenue generating plan involving truck tolls, truck drivers united and responded with political action against what they see as unfair fees on their industry. Read more about how you can join the fight.
Congressman Challenges EPA on Unfair Fuel Standards
Did the California Air Resources Board have too much say in developing the 2014 fuel efficiency standards for commercial trucks from the EPA? A conservative congressman would like to know.
ATA Wants Congress To Address Truckers’ Needs
The ATA urged Highway Bill committee members to address the needs of the trucking industry. Do you feel the ATA represented your needs?
FMCSA & NY Partner to Speed Up Truck Inspections
New York is attempting to save some money and green house gas emissions by implementing an on-board device that allows truck inspectors to finish their jobs quicker, with better information. Will it work?
Are Truck Driving’s “Good Years” Behind Us?
Are the trucking industry's best days behind us due to rising costs and regulation? How do we get the industry to re-route its potentially dangerous direction?
BM&L Trucking Ordered to Cease Operations
The FMCSA directed owners of BM&L Trucking, LLC to immediately cease all transportation services based on serious safety violations that posed an imminent hazard to public safety.
DOT Gives States a Break on Roadsigns
The Department of Transportation pulled back on state regulation for road sign placement. What's driving the stand down?
FMCSA Publishes 5-Year Strategic Plan for Trucking
The FMCSA recently pubished a 5-years plan for the trucking industry. Will more regulation be in store for United States truck drivers and carriers?
FMCSA Rescinds EOBR Ruling
FMCSA EOBR News: The White House estimates that government-mandated EOBRs would cost the trucking industry $2 billion to implement. So why is the FMCSA still trying to get them into America's trucks after losing in court?