States across the country are actively pursuing changes to speed limit rules, with multiple legislations already under consideration in the early weeks of the new year. In Michigan, House Bill aims to address perceived “flaws” in how local roadway speed limits are set. The bill proposes flexibility in rounding down the 85th percentile speed, allowing […]
Read moreThe state has announced restrictions on some highways ahead of heavy snowfall that will make travel difficult. Level 1 restrictions are in effect as of 3:00 a.m. Friday, January 19th along all of I-80 in Pennsylvania. Tier 1 restrictions ban the following vehicles: Bobtail tractor trailers; rigs hauling empty or lightly loaded dry van trailers, […]
Read moreIowa police are asking the truck driving community to pay closer attention to their vehicles after an officer pulled over a truck that had several of its tires completely “destroyed.” On Tuesday, January 16, the Iowa State Patrol’s Commercial Vehicle Unit posted on Facebook, criticizing a truck driver for driving a truck that was not […]
Read moreThe Federal Highway Administration has given states two years to implement all changes outlined in new 1,100-page manual released in December 2023.This manual includes regulations that explain how signs and other traffic control devices are regulated. Administration officials said electronic signs with unclear meaning, pop culture references or funny messages will be banned in 2026 […]
Read moreWyoming State Troopers are reminding truckers that using “back roads and dirt roads” to avoid interstate road closures during winter weather can have costly consequences. On January 13, the Wyoming Highway Patrol – Commercial Carrier took to social media with the following message: Your GPS is wrong! These photos were taken by one of our […]
Read moreThe Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission will prohibit certain tractor travel during winter weather conditions. Beginning at 2:00 pm on Friday, January 12, Level 2 restrictions are planned for I-76 (Pennsylvania) from New Stanton (Exit 75) to Breezewood (Exit161). Beginning at 4:00 pm on […]
Read moreAs of Jan. 8, the average price was $3.82 per gallon. That’s down from $3.87 a gallon a week ago and $4.12 a month ago. In the Midwest the average price was $3.69 per gallon, while on the East Coast the price was just under $4 per gallon at $3.95. Prices are highest in California […]
Read moreThe Iowa State Patrol’s Commercial Vehicle Division is opening two new commercial vehicle inspection stations on I-80. On Jan. 1, Iowa State Troopers announced the opening of a new commercial vehicle inspection building at the Jasper County weigh station on I-80. A “nearly identical” commercial vehicle inspection building will open in the near future at […]
Read moreBeginning January 1, 2024, FMCSA portal users will no longer be able to enter a username and login. Instead, they need to create a Login.gov account. Users who do not upgrade to a Login.gov account will lose access to A&I, DataQs, PRISM, ITD and all FMCSA systems, the agency said. The FMCSA is asking users […]
Read moreOn December 15, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) returned the PowerTrucks ELD to its list of registered devices. On December 1, FMCSA placed these ELDs on the recall list, citing vendors’ failure to comply with the minimum requirements set forth in 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, appendix A, which describes the functional […]
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