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Fuel efficiency highlighted as a benefit in proposed 65 MPH speed limit for trucks

“While there’s a strong safety argument to be made in limiting truck speeds to 65 mph, two major trucking groups are emphasizing fuel efficiency benefits as well in officially backing legislation requiring speed limiters on trucks.” – According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author John Gallagher “The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and the Trucking Alliance announced […]

Lack of qualified truck drivers being felt across U.S.-Mexico, and even throughout the world

“Drivers of 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, delivery trucks, freight trucks, and tanker trucks hauled more than $671 billion in goods across the United States-Mexico border in 2018.” – According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author Noi Mahoney “However, there are around 50,000 unfilled driver positions throughout Mexico, according to Enrique González Muñoz, president of the Mexico City-based […]

LTL carrier New Penn to close Pennsylvania headquarters after 88 years (with video)

“New Penn Motor Express (“New Penn”), one of three U.S.-based regional less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers controlled by YRC Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:YRCW), said Monday it will close its corporate offices in Lebanon, Pennsylvania after 88 years, and consolidate operations there with YRC’s Field Resource Center at the parent’s Overland Park, Kansas headquarters.” – According to the article […]

FMCSA opens comment period for proposed third-party CDL testing changes

” FMCSA has opened the comment period for the rule that would allow third-party CDL trainers to administer the CDL skills test to applicants they trained themselves.” – According to the article in overdriveonline.com and its author Matt Cole Comments can be made here through Sept. 9. The full proposed rule can be seen here. Read the full story HERE Source and […]

One week remaining to comment on pilot program for under-21 interstate truckers

“A proposal to expand the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s pilot program for CDL holders under the age of 21 to operate in interstate operations is open for comments for one more week through July 15.” – According to the article in overdriveonline.com and its author Matt Cole “FMCSA says its request for public comments is to help […]

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First Volvo electric truck expected this year as part of a multi-partner effort in California

“Volvo Trucks North America is burnishing its image in climate change-conscious California. ” – According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author Alan Adler “The Swedish truck maker is developing battery-electric versions of its VNR regional haul trucks for use in drayage from the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to inland warehouses. The objective of […]

CVSA’s annual unsafe driving and speeding crackdown set for July 14-20

“The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Operation Safe Driver Week, which focuses on unsafe driving of both trucks and cars, has been announced for July 14-20 with a focus on speeding.” – According to the article in ccjdigital.com “Law enforcement officers during the week will be looking for speeders during the week while endorsing, promoting and supporting […]

Dry van and durable goods orders stall, signaling a slower second half of 2019

“Dry van monthly trailer orders hit their lowest total in over five years in May after recording the highest volume in over five years last September. Durable goods orders, excluding transportation, are also trending lower for the first time since 2014-15. Dry van orders indirectly report the health of the trucking industry and subsequently the […]