Trucking News

On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted with a margin of 221-203 to repeal the newly implemented emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks, which had been put in place by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Last month, a similar rollback had narrowly passed in the Senate. The legislation will now be presented to President Joe […]

Trucking interests are expressing their strong disapproval of a recent legislative proposal in the New Jersey General Assembly. This proposed legislation aims to restrict most trucks from utilizing the left-hand lane on highways that have two lanes of travel in the same direction. The New Jersey Motor Truck Association’s executive director, Gail Toth, and the

Cargo theft is becoming a growing concern, reaching alarming levels this year. With the long Memorial Day holiday approaching, experts predict that the problem could escalate even further. A monitoring company called CargoNet, which is a Verisk business, has issued a warning to supply chain professionals, advising them to be on high alert. The reason

On Wednesday, a bill was presented in the House of Representatives with the aim of boosting participation in a struggling truck driver apprenticeship pilot program. This program is specifically designed to prepare 18-20-year-olds for interstate driving. The bill, known as the DRIVE Safe Integrity Act, was introduced by Representatives Rick Crawford, a Republican from Arkansas,

If your travels lead you through the states of Texas, Louisiana, Kansas, Oklahoma, or Kentucky, it’s advisable to enhance your defensive driving skills. These states are known for having a higher concentration of reckless drivers on their roads, making it crucial to exercise caution and remain vigilant while behind the wheel. According to a recent

Tolerating double brokering means tolerating fraud. The Wall Street Journal published an article on April 26 about the surge in load board fraud and double brokering. According to the article, Truckstop, a leading load board provider, reported a 400% increase in fraud cases from Q4 2021 to Q4 2022, the highest level recorded since 2004.

The Georgia Department of Transportation is preparing to address a significant pothole issue on Interstate 75. Motorists and truckers have expressed safety concerns due to the deteriorated road condition on both the northbound and southbound sides of Interstate 75 between the Sardis Church Road exit and exit 149. In February, the Georgia Department of Transportation

Amidst the media focus on electric vehicles, Peterbilt has provided assurance to its customers that the long hood conventional truck will remain a steadfast presence in the foreseeable future, as demonstrated by the launch of the Model 589. This new model replaces the beloved Model 389, a traditional-styled truck that had gained significant popularity. The

Recently, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) collaborated on an enforcement campaign with a specific focus on addressing unsafe driving practices within construction zones. They launched a comprehensive traffic campaign known as “Operation Yellow Jacket” in the northeastern region of Pennsylvania. During this five-week-long operation, PSP troopers closely monitored

Starting from 8 a.m. on Thursday, May 11th, the Michigan Department of Transportation has decided to remove seasonal weight restrictions that were previously placed on all state trunkline highways throughout the state. These highways are typically identified with M, I, or US designations. During the spring frost thaw period, weight restrictions are put in place,