Tag: Washington D.C.

New Info On US Trucker Detained in Mexico for Smuggling

Mexican authorities say a cross-border trucker has been detained on charges of transporting unauthorized ammunition. His carrier company and officials at the ATF claim it's a mistake and he should be released immediately.

Second TSA Officer Busted in Drug Sting

A former Transportation Security Administration officer was indicted this week in a painkiller trafficking ring. And he's not the first to get caught, either...

Third Mexican Carrier Enters Pilot Program

The controversial Mexican Pilot Program from a NAFTA mandate began transporting goods into America on March 30th.

EPA Revising Ethanol Fuel Standards

The Obama administration is loosening Ethanol standards in order to get the "renewable" fuel more readily-accepted by station owners and commuters.

Daimler Recalls Two 2012 Semi Truck Models

If you purchased specific models of Daimler semi trucks, a safety recall has been issued. Find out what trucks and who to contact about servicing.

Bipartisan FET Repeal Bill Introduced in U.S. House

Legislation to repeal the 12% federal excise tax on truck and trailer purchases and replace it with an increase in the diesel fuel tax has been introduced. Is this more fair to truckers or fleets?

FMCSA Pushing for Speed Limiters on All Trucks

Citing the results of a new study in conjunction with some previous European surveys, the FMCSA feels that truck safety can get even better by installing speed limiters.

FMCSA Orders Utah Carrier Out of Service

A Utah carrier that violated multiple requirements has been shut down this week. Read who and why inside.

TWIC Card Program May be DOA

Transportation Worker Identification Credential managed by the Dept. of Homeland Security is in place, but does it work? Do we have enough money to fund it going forward?

FMCSA Officials Get Schooled at MATS

Officials from the FMCSA opened the floor to questions and concerns from truck drivers during their presentation at MATS. It was, uhhh "lively."

Senate Makes Highway Bill Amendments Exempting Ag Trucks

Agri-Biz Truck Drivers catch a break from the Transportation Bill currently being debated on Capitol Hill. Find out if your job is affected.

TCA & ATA File Suite Against HOS Revision

The Hours of Service revision of 2011 is drawing a lot of fire. Industry groups and teamsters are filing suite as fast as possible.

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