Trucking News

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced a new rule that will limit the regulatory exceptions granted to truck drivers who provide immediate aid during disasters. This change, revealed on Tuesday, October 10, will narrow down the circumstances under which truckers are exempted from certain safety regulations during emergencies. This rule will take […]

Kentucky is taking steps to discourage big commercial trucks from using its rural roads as quick routes. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and the Kentucky State Police Division of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement are advising long-distance truck drivers to stick to designated routes that can accommodate the size and weight of their vehicles. KYTC’s District 1

On Friday, officials in Georgia made an announcement that they will continue to suspend fuel taxes for an extra month due to the ongoing financial hardship experienced by consumers as a result of increasing inflation. Governor Brian P. Kemp took action by signing a fresh Executive Order on October 6, extending the previous relief from

Speeding remained the most common violation detected by law enforcement officers in the United States and Canada throughout this year’s Operation Safe Driver Week, organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance from July 10 to 16. During this period, officers issued a combined total of 2,219 warnings and 2,024 citations for speeding to both commercial

A.P. Moller – Maersk and Kodiak Robotics, Inc. have initiated autonomous trucking deliveries between Houston and Oklahoma City for commercial purposes. This new freight route signifies an extension of the partnership between Kodiak and Maersk, which commenced with their initial collaborative autonomous freight deliveries in November 2022. Since August, Kodiak has been carrying out eight

Tesla is now actively recruiting employees for their electric semi-truck manufacturing line, signaling their readiness to ramp up production of this new vehicle. In recent days, Tesla posted ten job openings related to the production of the Tesla semi-truck and the design of the production facility. It’s worth noting that in January, Tesla revealed plans

The latest data from the Energy Information Administration, released on October 2nd, shows that the national average diesel price in the United States increased slightly by seven-tenths of a cent, reaching $4.593 per gallon. This marks the 10th price increase in the past 11 weeks. While there was a drop of 4.7 cents per gallon

Interstate Health has inaugurated a brand-new medical facility, specifically an urgent and primary care clinic, situated within the Racine Petro complex. You can find it conveniently at exit #333 on Interstate 94, just a short distance to the south of Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport and to the north of Chicago. This clinic is designed to

The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) has revealed plans for two enforcement actions on Interstate 70 (I-70) aimed at ensuring that commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operators are adhering to the state’s regulations regarding tire chains. CSP officers will be carrying out inspections of CMV tire chains on two specific dates: Wednesday, October 4th, and Friday, October

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has recently posted a letter written by an experienced truck driver offering valuable tips to regular car drivers on how to safely coexist with large trucks on the road. The blog post, titled “A Message from a Seasoned Truck Driver to Passenger Vehicle Drivers: Please Be Considerate!” and published