Trucking News

Gas prices in California have dropped below $5 per gallon for the first time since July. This decline follows a national trend, although California’s prices remain the highest in the country. The average cost of regular gasoline in the state is now $4.98 per gallon, down from the peak of $6 in September. Governor Gavin […]

The Commercial Motor Vehicle Unit of the Iowa State Patrol (ISP CMVU) used social media to highlight a driver who was sidelined due to numerous violations. On November 20, the ISP CMVU posted several pictures showcasing the violations uncovered during a recent inspection. “Twenty-one violations later and this combination/driver is thankfully no longer going down

Residents and city leaders in Charlotte, North Carolina, are advocating for stricter enforcement of truck parking regulations, aiming to address safety concerns and enhance the city’s appearance. However, finding viable solutions to the pervasive issue has proven elusive for officials, creating a challenging scenario. The demand for truck parking in Charlotte exceeds the available capacity,

In the past week, there was a significant enforcement effort in Savannah, Georgia, targeting Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) that led to 76 vehicles and drivers being sidelined due to various rule violations. The Georgia Department of Public Safety, specifically the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD), organized this operation with the primary objective of identifying and

Next month, a federal advisory board responsible for drug testing will commence discussions regarding the potential inclusion of a fentanyl testing component for drivers and other federally designated safety-sensitive workers. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s advisory board recently announced its intention to conduct an open virtual session on December 5. This session

California officials have updated their projections for the reopening of the damaged section of Interstate 10 in Los Angeles following a significant fire over the past weekend. Governor Gavin Newsome announced on Thursday that the affected two-mile stretch of the interstate in downtown LA is now expected to reopen on Tuesday, November 21. This is

Throughout the third quarter, the trucking industry faced a persistent challenge of a significant rise in cargo thefts, as criminals exploited the constraints of the prevailing economic conditions. According to the report released by Verisk Analytics’ CargoNet on November 9, there was a notable 59% year-over-year increase in “supply chain risk events,” encompassing 692 reported

On the upcoming date of November 16, 2023, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is set to formally establish a new regulation aimed at strengthening the financial obligations of freight brokers. This measure is designed to curb dishonest practices in the industry and enhance safeguards for truckers by imposing stricter financial security requirements, ensuring

The Tucson Truck Terminal is marking 70 years of providing services to truckers in Arizona. Referred to as the “Triple T,” the initial facility was established in 1954 at 5451 E. Benson Hwy. “[My Grandfather] started the Tucson Truck Terminal over on the old Benson Highway,” said JJ Jakubik, co-owner of the truck stop. He

Earlier this week, a majority of United Auto Workers union members voted in favor of a new contract with Mack Trucks, bringing an end to a 39-day strike at the company’s three plants. The approval of this five-year deal followed the rejection of a previous contract, which had been tentatively agreed upon between the union