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OOIDA opposes installing trackers on commercial trucks
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) sent formal comments to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on the proposed rulemaking. In September, the FMCSA issued an advance notice of a proposed rulemaking that would require all commercial vehicles operating in interstate commerce to have a unique electronic identifier. The association believes that this mandate […]
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Driver injured due to failure to clean truck from ice
A truck driver was injured when a piece of ice from another truck shattered his windshield on Highway 401 in Ontario on Friday. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reported the incident around 11 am on January 27. According to police, a truck traveling on Highway 401 near Courtice Road was hit by a piece of […]
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Paccar recalls certain Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks
Paccar is recalling certain Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 579 trucks due to the problems with the electronic stability control. Paccar is recalling certain 2023 Kenworth T680 and 2022-23 Peterbilt 579 trucks. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents, incorrect software in the battery electric heavy-duty electronic stability control program may underestimate the mass of the […]
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I-15 will be completely closed in Las Vegas this weekend
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is announcing the complete closure of I-15 to enable a bridge demolition project called “Dropicana”. All lanes of I-15 will be closed in both directions between Flamingo Road and Russell Road in the downtown Las Vegas, Nevada from 10:00 p.m. on Friday, January 27 to 5 a.m. on Monday, […]
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Pennsylvania bill will help port truck drivers
State legislators have renewed efforts to reimburse Pennsylvania companies for their tolls while transporting goods to and from ports along the Pennsylvania Turnpike. An analysis by the Port of Philadelphia found that shippers using the Port of New York/NJ achieved $167,000 in annual savings compared to Philadelphia. Shippers save $500,000 annually by using the port […]
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Walmart expands CDL program for private fleet
This week, the company that runs the world’s largest wholesale and retail chain, Walmart, announced an expansion of its private fleet and a pilot 12-week CDL program. In an announcement on 18th Jan., Walmart stated the expanding of the Associate-to-Driver program, launched last year in Dover, Delaware, and Sacramento, California. 56 people have already successfully […]
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Cargo theft cases increased by 15% in 2022
In 2022, the number of cargo thefts noticeably increased. Most often, thieves used the scheme of fraudulent acceptance of cargo. Last year, there were 1778 supply chain thefts in the US and Canada in 2022. This is 15% more than in 2021. An estimated $223 million worth of cargo was stolen in 2022. The data […]
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Authorities undertook new bridges projects in four states
Nearly $40 billion will be awarded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act’s competitive investment program for bridge reconstruction. Within five years, the 10 most economically significant bridges in the country, as well as thousands of bridges across the country, will be repaired and restored. Ohio The Brent Spence Bridge, which carries I-71 and I-75 over the […]
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Two states try to solve slow traffic problem
New state bills aim to increase the minimum speed limit on certain highways. A South Carolina law introduced by Rep. J. Todd Rutherford (D-Richland) would raise the minimum speed limit on interstate highways. On highways with a maximum speed limit of 70 mph, the minimum speed limit will be 50 mph. Previously, it was 40 […]
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FMCSA declares state of emergency in several states due to weather
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a regional emergency declaration for eight states. The reason was the shutdown of the Suncor refinery in Colorado and a severe winter storm that made it difficult to obtain gasoline, diesel and jet fuel in several states. States affected are Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, […]
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