California legislators are on the brink of passing groundbreaking legislation that would prohibit the use of heavy-duty autonomous vehicles without a human driver in the driver’s seat. On Monday, the California Senate approved AB 316 with an overwhelming 36-2 vote. While current California law permits the testing and operation of self-driving vehicles weighing less than […]
A coalition consisting of various trucking and affiliated groups has made a request to the leaders of the House of Representatives. Their request is to pass a law that would expand the availability of parking spaces for trucks. This group, which is made up of 24 organizations led by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, has
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Just a brief warning: exercise heightened caution when driving in Arizona. A recent research study revealed that Arizona ranks highest in the United States when it comes to having the most aggressive drivers. To be precise, Arizona achieved a flawless score according to the approach employed by Forbes Advisor. This approach involved surveying 10,000 licensed
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On Wednesday, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) unveiled a substantial amount of grant funding, exceeding tens of millions of dollars. These funds have been earmarked for two primary purposes: bolstering access to truck parking facilities and enhancing safety conditions for truck drivers. The FMCSA has confirmed that a significant portion of these funds,
Truckers and industry experts are expressing that the trucking sector, which was once highly profitable, has been adversely affected by a significant shortage of drivers. Prior to the pandemic, there were speculations about a scarcity of truck drivers, but as the pandemic unfolded, this concern became more prominent. The surge in demand for freight services
This week, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) issued a reminder to truck drivers regarding the importance of maintaining clear windshields to ensure unobstructed visibility. Specifically, on September 12, the CHP’s Commercial Vehicle Section posted a message on Facebook urging truckers to avoid placing objects on their dashboards that could obstruct their view while driving. This
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In August, the demand for North American Class 8 trucks experienced a setback after three consecutive months of showing strong year-over-year growth, as reported by ACT Research. According to the preliminary data from ACT, the number of orders for these trucks dropped by 12% in August, declining from 21,600 units in the same period last
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The Maryland State Highway Administration revealed the exciting news of the official reopening of a weigh station facility in Hartford County. On Wednesday, September 6, authorities organized a special event to mark the grand reopening of the Conowingo Truck Weigh & Inspection Station, situated on US 1 in Darlington. This facility is now fully operational
Diesel fuel costs rose for the seventh consecutive week, but the uptick was relatively small, with a national increase of just 1.7 cents per gallon. This data comes from the Energy Information Administration’s report released on September 5th. As of September 4th, the average diesel price across the nation reached $4.492 per gallon, representing a
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Truck drivers in Kittery, Maine, have a special treat coming their way during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. The Maine Professional Drivers Association (MPDA) is partnering with the Maine State Police to host a Driver Appreciation lunch event at the Southbound Weigh Station along I-95 in Kittery. On Monday, September 11, between 11 a.m. and
