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Questions Raised Over FMCSA Proposal for New Electronic Truck IDs

A plan for Unique Electronic Identification devices to be on most commercial vehicles would allow law enforcement to identify and monitor the condition of trucks and drivers on the highways. This raises concerns about privacy and the costs and benefits.Ā 

November 1, 2022

Democrat Senators Press Safety Initiatives as White House Celebrates IIJA

Senior Democrats in the Senate are pressing for transportation safety enhancements as the White House celebrated the anniversary of a $1 trillion infrastructure law’s enactment.

November 16, 2022

Hutcheson Cites History of Commitment to Gender Equality

DALLAS — The head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration told a conference hosted by a women’s trucking organization that she has been striving to elevate the vital role women play in the industry throughout her career.

November 15, 2022

The Art of Compliance: Utilizing Your Data Properly

In the realm of compliance, many carriers focus on the drivers without considering the vehicle compliance needs.Ā 

When your classification of vehicle moves into a commercial asset, how are you considering the applicable regulations?Ā 

December 8, 2022

Inspectors Place 13.3% of CMVs Out of Service During Brake Safety Week

Commercial motor vehicle inspectors in North America conducted 38,117 inspections Aug. 21-27 during Brake Safety Week, placing 13.3% of vehicles out of service for brake-related violations.

November 15, 2022

TravelCenters Announces 2022 TA Citizen Driver Honorees

TravelCenters of America has selected its annual Citizen Driver Award winners, the company announced Nov. 3.

November 14, 2022

California Deploys Portable Emissions Detectors Ahead of New Smog Rules

California is deploying a portable emissions detector in areas with heavy truck traffic to educate drivers and operators about a new smog check program that starts Jan. 1.

November 14, 2022

Kodiak Robotics Demonstrates AV Intervention After Tire Blowout

Self-driving truck technology company Kodiak Robotics Inc. announced its autonomous technology, the Kodiak Driver, can maintain complete control of the truck when it suffers a catastrophic tire blowout — calling a demonstration of the technology an industry first.

November 14, 2022

USDOT, White House Promote Infrastructure Workforce

The Biden administration recently launched initiatives designed to connect individuals with careers associated with infrastructure.

November 10, 2022

Report Says DOT ā€˜Management Challenges’ Include Reducing Highway Fatalities

A new Department of Transportation inspector general report concluded that DOT’s key 2023 ā€œmanagement challengesā€ range from reducing highway fatalities to successfully implementing the variety of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act programs.

November 10, 2022