Today is the last day drivers and carriers can use AOBRDs (automatic on-board recording devices) to keep track of their hours of service. Starting tomorrow, ELDs (electronic logging devices) are a must for all trucks with the exemption of those with motors older than 2000. The ELDs must be fully…
Projects in the rail, maritime, and trucking industries that have goals of lowering emissions can now apply for a grant from the U.S. Government. The Environmental Protection Agency has $44 million to work with and grants will range between $1 million to $4 million depending on the region. The EPA…
Spending your days driving down the long road can be a bit lonely, and what better way to solve this problem than to have a traveling companion. Yes, dogs and cats make for good traveling buddies, but according to a transportation lawyer, jurors are going to see them as a…
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA, an updated North American Free Trade Agreement) was signed off by Democrats, making it a win for the trucking industry. Trading in North America is done mostly with trucks crossing the borders into Mexico and Canada, and this new agreement should further increase the economics of…
The U.S. Court of Appeals has decided that the American Trucking Associations’ lawsuit against Rhode Island’s truck-only tolls can head into federal court. The ATA believes this kind of tolling is a violation of the constitution and discriminates against out-of-state economic interests. Along with some local trucking companies, the ATA…
Greenhouse-gas emission standards for trailers have been put on hold by the California Air Resources Board for possibly two years. They were due to go into effect before January of 2020 but now they will go into effect sometime before January 1, 2022. This delay is due to the lack…
On December 17 all motor carriers subject to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s electronic logging device final rule must be using an ELD. Automatic onboard recording devices will no longer be allowed and those utilizing AOBRDs must have a fully functioning ELD installed by the deadline. The FMCSA will…
Governor Ned Lamont is asking state lawmakers to pass a ‘trucks only’ toll plan as soon as they can and the Connecticut trucking industry is not happy about it. With 62% of the freight in Connecticut traveling within the state these ‘truck only’ tolls will harm the economy. One trucking…
Like California’s AB5 law, New Jersey is thinking of following in their footsteps by enacting bills S4204 and A5936. These bills would consider all workers to be employees by enacting the ABC test unless certain factors are established. Owner-operators in California are already talking about selling their trucks or moving…
The Promoting Service in Transportation Act has been introduced by three members of the House. This act would approve an ad campaign costing up to $30 million that would promote the transportation industry. Angie Craig of Minnesota, Rick Larsen of Washington, and Don Young of Alaska are the three House…