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Appeals Court Denies Review of HOS Shorthaul, Driver Break Requirements

A challenge to certain federal hours-of-service regulations filed by the Teamsters Union and three nonprofits will not be reviewed by a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

August 1, 2022

US Senate Proposes Fiscal 2023 FMCSA Funds

Senate funding leaders are proposing $873.6 million for federal trucking programs as part of a fiscal 2023 transportation bill.

August 1, 2022

The Glider Truck Is Gone, but Not Forgotten

In its heyday, Fitzgerald Glider Kits was the nation’s top glider truck manufacturer, building and selling thousands of the new truck cab bodies powered by older rebuilt engines.

July 28, 2022

New Rule to Thwart Railroad Efforts to Cut Train Crews

OMAHA, Neb. — Railroads will be required to maintain two-person crews under a new rule announced July 27 that will thwart industry efforts to cut crews down to one person.

July 27, 2022

FMCSA Accepting Carrier Applications for Apprenticeship Driver Pilot

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration as of July 26 is accepting applications from motor carriers interested in participating in the agency’s Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program for 18- to 20-year-old truck drivers to operate interstate.

July 26, 2022

Researchers to Study Truck Parking in Iowa, Wisconsin

Researchers from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI), the University of Wisconsin-Madison and ParkUnload are conducting a truck parking pilot study to better understand how truck drivers use existing parking spaces and to test the benefits of using a mobile parking app.

July 26, 2022

US House Passes Fiscal 2023 Transportation Bill

Legislation that would fund federal transportation programs in fiscal 2023 was recently approved in the U.S. House of Representatives.

July 25, 2022

Fleets Turn to In-Cab Driver Coaching to Boost Safety Through Instant Feedback

With the latest advances in onboard video and artificial intelligence, more fleets are implementing in-cab driver coaching to help reinforce safe driving habits, prevent crashes and enhance drivers’ overall performance.

July 25, 2022

Bridgestone, Pilot Partner on Fleet Tire Intelligence Program

Bridgestone Americas and Pilot Co. announced select travel center locations will offer Bridgestone Fleet Care mobility solutions to provide actionable fleet tire intelligence.

July 25, 2022