TuSimple Holdings, headquartered in San Diego, is in the process of scaling down its activities in the United States. In its most recent announcement, the company disclosed another series of layoffs, resulting in a reduction of 150 employees, accounting for approximately 75% of its workforce in the U.S. This follows previous layoff rounds in December, […]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has released a directive instructing state agencies responsible for driver licensing to withdraw commercial driving privileges from individuals who employ a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) to carry out sexual assault. In a document titled “Notice of Enforcement Policy” issued on December 7, the FMCSA aims to raise awareness
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has formally requested additional flexibility from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regarding Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) applicants who do not pass their pre-trip test. As outlined in a notice released on December 5, 2023, published in the Federal Register, FLHSMV is seeking an
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has set forth a comprehensive initiative aimed at enhancing truck parking facilities on a statewide scale. The proposal entails the incorporation of approximately 850 additional truck parking spaces across 10 different sites throughout Arizona. Presented on December 4, ADOT’s plan is geared towards a substantial improvement in truck parking
If you find yourself driving your truck in or passing through the most bustling area of New York City’s business hub, be ready to fork out an extra charge if a strategy to alleviate traffic congestion and generate funds for public transportation gets the green light next year. According to the congestion pricing proposal, large
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The GiraffeG4 Sentinel System introduces an application designed by experienced tractor-trailer driver Frank Nugent, aiming to enhance safety for commercial truck drivers. This app issues an audible warning and displays a “Do Not Enter” sign on the screen 100 yards before the entrance to a commercial vehicle-restricted parkway. The Northeast corridor, encompassing New York, New
Sheetz, a prominent restaurant and convenience chain in the Mid-Atlantic region, has recently inaugurated two new outlets—one in Mount Airy, North Carolina, and the other in Disputanta, Virginia. The Mount Airy store, which commenced operations on November 30, boasts six lanes providing high-flow diesel fuel and DEF for semi-trucks. Additionally, it offers 50 free parking
The latest data from the Energy Information Administration reveals that the national average diesel price has experienced its fifth consecutive decline, dropping by 6.3 cents to reach $4.146 per gallon as of November 27. Highlights: Diesel prices have consistently decreased each week since a significant 10.1-cent increase on October 23. During this period, the cost
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Beginning November 18, 2024, truck drivers marked as “prohibited” in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse will face the revocation of their commercial driving privileges by State Driver’s Licensing Agencies (SDLAs). The FMCSA’s second Final Rule, Clearinghouse-II, issued in October 2021, mandates SDLAs to adhere to stricter requirements concerning the
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is organizing the Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative (HTAI) on different dates across its three member countries. In the United States, the initiative is scheduled for January 8-12, in Canada, it will take place from February 19-23, and in Mexico, it is set for March 11-15. CVSA’s annual initiative spans
