USDOT Taps New FMCSA Administrator
Candidate has no trucking industry experience
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NYC Congestion Toll Brings Trucker Lawsuit
The MTA announced it would charge a toll on every vehicle entering the central business district of Manhattan, which it has named the “Congestion Relief Zone” - the portion of Manhattan below 60th Street.
New Registration System Will Be One Stop Shop for Truckers
ICSA is closely following the development of a new federal process for truckers to apply for and obtain operating authorities. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has told truckers that its new system for carriers to register their businesses will simplify the processes that now require several separate actions on the carrier’s part.
Large Majority of Truckers Overcharged for Towing
A report released in late 2023 documented the extent to which trucking companies and their drivers have been victimized by predatory towing companies. The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) reported that 82.7% of truckers they surveyed had been overcharged by towing companies.
Cargo Theft Skyrocketing
CargoNet – the New Jersey-based data- and information-sharing company that works with law enforcement and motor carriers to combat cargo theft – just released the results from its 2024 First Quarter Supply Chain Risk Trends Analysis.
More Lawsuits Filed Against CA “Clean Truck” Mandate
A coalition of 17 states has filed a lawsuit against California, challenging its mandate that trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles operating in the state after a certain date be zero-emission vehicles.
Marijuana Laws May Change
CDL Holders Shouldn’t Start Using Just Yet
U.S. Senators Seek to Overturn EPA Truck Emissions Rule
The trucking industry has universally opposed the EPA Phase 3 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) regulations because the technology is not ready for prime time and the rule is oblivious to the realities of freight transportation.
RoadCheck 2024 Will Focus on Three Elements
Tractor Protection Systems, Drug & Alcohol and CDLs