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Trucking Drops 1,400 Jobs in June After Shedding 700 in May

The nation’s for-hire trucking companies decreased their payrolls by 1,400 people in June, even as total U.S. employment increased by 222,000 positions.

July 13, 2017

Experts Say Inspection System Should Have Room to Give Credit for No Violations

For years, truckers have been complaining that inspectors do not always submit reports to federal regulators giving them credit for no violations or ā€œcleanā€ roadside inspections.

July 13, 2017

South Carolina Begins Six-Stage Phase-In of 12-Cent Fuel Tax Increase

South Carolina on July 1 began a six-year trek that will raise taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel by 2 cents a gallon each July into 2022.

July 13, 2017

12% of Trucks Inspected on Brake Safety Day Placed Out of Service

Nearly eight out of 10 large trucks and buses did not have any critical violations during an unannounced special brake inspection day across the United States and Canada earlier this year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced on July 12.

July 12, 2017

US Economic Growth ā€˜Slight to Moderate’ in Recent Weeks

Economic growth in recent weeks ranged from ā€œslight to moderateā€ across the U.S. central bank’s regional districts as wages and inflation remained generally subdued, a Federal Reserve survey showed.

July 12, 2017

House Panel OKs Bill to Boost FMCSA Funding, Pre-empt State Meal, Rest Break Laws

Legislation that would boost funding for federal trucking regulators and pre-empt state laws concerning meal and rest breaks for truckers was easily advanced by a House panel.

July 12, 2017

Opponents of California’s Gas Tax Hike Will Sue Over State’s ā€˜Misleading’ Ballot Description

Proponents of an initiative to repeal gas tax increases in California plan to sue over the state-drafted title and summary for the ballot measure, which they say is misleading and negative.

July 12, 2017

After Long Delay Pennsylvania Town Signs Off on Werner Trucking Facility

Palmer Township, Pa., planners signed off on a conditional use application for a truck maintenance and training facility in the northern end of the township after six meetings on the project.

July 12, 2017

Louisiana Transportation Chief Expects Key Road Projects Will Be Slowed

The failure of efforts to boost state aid for roads and bridges means key projects statewide will be slowed, Louisiana transportation chief Shawn Wilson said.

July 11, 2017

Industry Clamors for Public Lands, Multiuse Weigh Stations for Truck Parking

Using public lands along highway rights of way and optimizing weigh stations were common suggestions from stakeholders during listening sessions about truck parking hosted by federal transportation officials.

July 11, 2017