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New California rule requires truckers to have a logbook
The California Highway Patrol published a final rule on intrastate electronic logging devices (ELDs) that will go into effect on January 1, 2024. Truck drivers operating within the state of California will be required to use electronic logging devices (ELDs) to maintain Driver Operating Status (RODS) records, with certain exceptions. According to the CHP, drivers […]
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Michigan hosts CMV safety inspection along I-94
State troopers will be on the lookout for speeding, failure to follow, distracted driving and improper lane use. “Eyes on 94” event runs along I-94 from Monday, November 27th through Friday, December 1st. “This enforcement effort is an excellent example of MSP’s commitment to achieving crash reduction goals while improving road safety,” said Capt. Richard […]
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Routes for NY trucks will be renewed for the first time in 50 years
A new state bill will require the Department of Transportation to redesign the truck route system for the first time since 1970. The bill passed on November 15 by a vote of 44-1 and received support from environmental groups and transportation advocates. New York’s truck routing system was created in the 1970s and there were […]
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Tennessee to inspect CMV drivers statewide
This week, law enforcement agencies will unite in a traffic enforcement initiative called the Tennessee Interstate Challenge. The initiative will run from November 23 through the end of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The goal of traffic enforcement efforts is to reduce the number of accidents during the active travel season. The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) […]
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USDOT allocates 141 million to improve I-64 express lanes in Virginia
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced $141 million in funding to improve traffic safety and mobility on I-64 in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area. The press release notes that the Segment 4C project is targeting one of the most critical areas of the area with the most problems – the 4 miles from LaSalle […]
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Los Angeles prepares to reopen I-10 bridge after huge fire
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has allocated $3 million for expedited emergency repair work on the damaged section of I-10. Officials said it could take crews three to five weeks to shore up the bridge because about 100 support columns were damaged by the fire. However, California Governor Gavin Newsom said […]
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Traffic forecast for truckers ahead of Thanksgiving
On Thanksgiving Day, the number of travelers in their vehicles increased 2.3% this year compared to last year. 49.1 million Americans (88.7% of travelers) are projected to drive, up 1.7% from 2022. Wednesday, November 22 is expected to be the busiest day for highway travel. “For many Americans, Thanksgiving and travel go hand-in-hand, and we […]
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The study shows what Americans think about truckers
CloudTrucks surveyed 2,000 Americans to explore regional differences in views of the trucking industry. CloudTrucks conducted its survey “How America Thinks and Talks About Trucks” using the third-party platform Pollfish. Respondents from all 50 states were included and analyzed by region: Northeast, Midwest, South and West. The study revealed that: Americans value and generally have […]
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Section of I-10 in Los Angeles is closed due to a fire
The fire occurred over the weekend in an industrial warehouse located under I-10 in downtown Los Angeles. The intense fire caused extensive damage to guardrails and support columns, forcing officials to close both directions of I-10 between the East LA Connector and Alameda Street. California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Saturday […]
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Congress сonsiders overtime pay bill for truckers
The Guarantee Overtime Truckers (GOT) bill was introduced on November 9 in the House and Senate. Proposed amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 would require truckers to receive overtime compensation if they work more than 40 hours a week. The 1938 exemption was created to prevent truck drivers from working overtime. However, […]
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