Regulators to ease rules for CDL knowledge testing, allowing drivers to take the test in any state
“A month after proposing to lift barriers to skills testing, federal regulators want to continue to lighten the load for would-be truck drivers by making it easier to take knowledge tests on the path to receiving a commercial drivers’ license (CDL).” – According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author John Gallagher “The Federal Motor […]
Learn More
Regulators plan to assess violence against female and minority drivers
“Understanding the prevalence of crimes against female and minority truckers in the United States could help regulators address the problem while potentially increasing the pool of qualified drivers, according to federal officials.” – According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author John Gallagher “The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) plans to seek White […]
Learn More
Historical bridge in ND. collapsed after overweight truck tries to cross it
On June 22, at approximately 1:15pm, Michael Dodds was driving a 2005 Peterbilt truck pulling a trailer loaded with dry beans west on 3rd Avenue NE, southwest of Northwood, ND. Approximately 1.5 miles southwest of Northwood, the truck traveled over a 56’ long restricted-weight bridge over the Goose River. The bridge collapsed, and the trailer […]
Learn More
Trucking spot market underperformed expectations by 10% in June averaging $1.50/mile
“The DAT US National Long Haul Van Freight Rate Index which measures the average long haul spot rate for dry van truckloads in the U.S. excluding fuel and other accessorial charges averaged $1.50/mile in June. This number fell well below expectations according to the freight futures settlement price which started the month over $1.66/mile, meaning […]
Learn More
Carriers get positive ruling on sleeper berth wage compensation
“New guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Labor on trucking wage compensation could provide millions of dollars in wage and litigation relief for employers while drivers could see cutbacks in pay.” – According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author John Gallagher “The department’s Wage and Hour Division issued an opinion letter on […]
Learn More
DOT seeks comments on Hours of Service for ag and livestock haulers
“Regulators overseeing the trucking and agriculture industries will be looking to make it easier for haulers of agricultural commodities and livestock to comply with work rule regulations.”- According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author John Gallagher “An advanced notice of proposed rulemaking to be issued shortly by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), […]
Learn More
Iowa 80 Truckers Jamboree 2019 photos
Margaret Siegien at Iowa 80 truckers jamboree 2019 photos with itrucker.com and Mario Pawlowski Check out itrucker.com truckers room for even more Big Rigs photos and videos.
Learn More
Iowa 80 Truckers Jamboree 2019 photos
Margaret Siegien at Iowa 80 truckers jamboree 2019 photos with itrucker.com and Mario Pawlowski Check out itrucker.com truckers room for even more Big Rigs photos and videos.
Learn More
FMCSA to delay compliance deadlines for driver training rule
“Entry-level truck driver training services and state driver licensing agencies (SDLAs) will likely get two more years to comply with new federal training requirements originally scheduled for implementation in seven months.” – According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author John Gallagher, Washington Correspondent “The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has proposed delaying […]
Learn More