Labor unions are urging a slowdown as lawmakers fast-track legislation to allow self-driving vehicles on the road, a potential boon to some union jobs and an existential threat to others.
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FMCSA to Host Sept. 8 Stakeholders Meeting on CSA
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will host a public meeting on Sept. 8 where industry stakeholders will be able to share their views for improving a safety performance scoring program for carriers.
July 28, 2017Trucking Does Best to Brace for Extreme Weather
Weather-related delays are an issue fleets often face, and the threat of a busy hurricane season later this summer could bring with it challenges in getting trucks to their destination.
July 27, 20172017 NTDC List of Competitors by State
Check out the list of drivers, sorted by the state for which they are competing, at the 80th annual National Truck Driving Championships and ninth annual National Step Van Driving Championships, which will be held Aug. 9-12 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
July 27, 20172017 NTDC List of Competitors by Company
Check out the list of drivers, sorted by the company they are competing for, at the 80th annual National Truck Driving Championships and ninth annual National Step Van Driving Championships, which will be held Aug. 9-12 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
July 27, 2017Kenworth Mixer, Dump Truck Demonstration
A T880S mixer fueled by compressed natural gas and a T880 dump truck take to the course at Dirtfish in Snoqualmie, Wash., during Kenworth Truck Co.'s ride and drive of vocational vehicles July 21, 2017.
July 21, 2017Truckers Embrace the Spotlight, Friendly Rivalries at National Championship
Gary Harms and Don Logan, elite truck drivers with stellar performance records, go about their tasks with a strong focus on safety. They respect every aspect of the trucking industry, including the other drivers. But safety is their top objective.
July 25, 2017House Panel Approves Self-Driving Measure That Pre-empts State Regulations
The U.S. House Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection unanimously approved a legislative markup July 19 to advance self-driving vehicle technology. Navigating the autonomous vehicle landscape has been difficult because of the traditional boundaries it breaks.
July 24, 2017Government Watchdog Criticizes FMCSA’s Information Technology Systems
A government watchdog has issued a searing review of some of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s most critical information technology systems used to monitor the safety of motor carriers.
July 24, 2017FMCSA Chief: CSA to Have Public Meeting, Defends ELD Mandate
WASHINGTON — A meeting to gather input on ways to improve the Compliance, Safety, Accountability performance scoring program for carriers will be scheduled this year, the country’s top trucking regulator told House lawmakers on July 18.
July 20, 2017