Trucking News

The Mayor of Providence has expressed concern about the deteriorating condition of the city’s roads, attributing it to an increase in tractor trailers passing through due to the closure of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge. This closure, which occurred unexpectedly in December due to significant issues with the bridge’s original components, has forced […]

This week, authorities gave the green light to a proposal for constructing a new bridge along Louisiana’s I-10, with a significant toll specifically targeting truck drivers. On Wednesday, January 31, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) disclosed the approval of a public-private collaboration aimed at constructing a fresh I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge in

Prominent figures in the industry emphasize the importance of reliable technology for truckers amid President Biden’s ongoing efforts to implement green energy policies impacting the trucking sector. Mike Kucharski, co-owner of JKC Trucking, expressed his frustration on a Fox Business show regarding the challenging situation created by new EPA regulations for trucking companies. Kucharski highlighted

A recently introduced legislation in the West Virginia Legislature, Senate Bill 441, seeks to penalize drivers who impede or obstruct the normal flow of traffic in the fast lane during camping activities. Under this proposed bill, law enforcement would have the authority to impose fines of up to $100 on drivers found driving at excessively

This week, there has been a 2.9-cent increase in the national average diesel price, as reported on January 29 by the Energy Information Administration. Currently standing at $3.867 per gallon, diesel is now 75.5 cents cheaper compared to the same period last year. Throughout January’s five reporting dates, the national average diesel price has experienced

The Michigan Department of Transportation and local authorities are implementing spring weight restrictions, a yearly measure to safeguard the state’s roads. Starting at 6 a.m. on Friday, February 2, weight limitations will be applied and enforced on all state trunkline highways throughout Michigan. These restrictions will be in effect for all state trunklines, identifiable by

the Department of Transportation has raised a range of fines for its various agencies, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. This annual adjustment is mandated by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, which necessitates fines to be annually recalibrated to account for inflation. The newly revised fines were determined

A truck driver involved in a prolonged pursuit near Houston on December 27 has been identified and charged. Trinidad Cutshall, as per Harris County authorities in Texas, faces charges of evading arrest and detention while operating a motor vehicle. The intense incident unfolded on Interstate 10 east of Houston, following attempts by sheriff’s deputies to

In November, there was a decrease in truck tonnage, indicating a prolonged freight recession in the industry. However, the American Trucking Associations reported that conditions are expected to improve as we move into the next year, according to the latest For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index for the month. “We continued to see a choppy 2023 for