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Tropical storm taking shape, eyeing Louisiana coast and it may disrupt freight movement
“Tropical alert: A disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico, named Potential Tropical Cyclone Two, could cause significant disruptions in freight movement across the Deep South for the next several days. It’ll be a particularly big problem for the Louisiana coast, as well as the New Orleans and Baton Rouge metropolitan areas because the Mississippi River is already […]
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Autonomous vehicles regulations comment period closes later this month
“Trucking industry stakeholders can comment on two pre-rules from the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the regulatory path to integrating autonomous trucks and cars onto public roads.”- According to the article in overdriveonline.com and its author Matt Cole “Those interested can comment on FMCSA’s notice here through July 29. The agency is asking the public to comment on the following […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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