Perspective: Putting Safety Above ‘Misclassification’
A recent effort in a state legislature illustrates how trial lawyers’ zeal to preserve rules that limit a carrier’s control over an independent owner-operator — specifically, as it relates to motor carrier deployment of safety technologies — threatens to impede progress in trucking safety.
July 8, 2019Two-Time 3-Axle Champ Mark Cole Adds Grand Champion Title in Montana
Mark Cole of FedEx Freight found himself in the winner’s circle for the second year in a row as 3-Axle champion, then added the Grand Champion title June 15 at the Montana Truck Driving Championships in Helena.
July 5, 20192019 Montana Truck Driving Championships
Scenes from the 2019 Montana Truck Driving Championships June 15 in Helena. (Motor Carriers of Montana)
July 5, 2019Secretary Chao: Fuel Tax a ‘Topic of Discussion’ During Infrastructure Policy Talks
Responding to whether the federal fuel tax should be raised to help fund the country’s corridors, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao acknowledged the funding approach garnered interest during negotiations of a comprehensive infrastructure bill.
July 2, 2019Pair of Senators Introduce Speed-Limiter Legislation for Heavy Trucks
A bipartisan bill that aims to require speed limiters on heavy trucks has been introduced in the Senate, the latest attempt by lawmakers to revive an issue that for years has been circulating on Capitol Hill.
July 2, 2019Pennsylvania TDC's Dean Yockey and Mark Laurusevage
At the 2019 Pennsylvania Truck Driving Championships, NTDC Chairman Dean Yockey and Pennsylvania TDC Chair Mark Laurusevage talked pre-trip, course and competition.
July 1, 2019Sunshine State Now Autonomous Car State Too
The future of Florida’s highways seems to be hands-free after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Autonomous Vehicles bill that took effect July 1. It removes what the state calls “unnecessary obstacles that hinder the development of autonomous vehicle technology and solidifies Florida’s position as a leading state for transportation innovation.”
July 1, 2019July 31 Is FMCSA’s New Target for Unveiling HOS Proposed Rule Change
The Department of Transportation’s most recent Significant Rulemaking Report has been updated to reflect July 31 as the projected publication date for the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding HOS changes.
July 1, 20192019 New Jersey Truck Driving Championships
Photos from the New Jersey Truck Driving Championships in Iselin June 21-22. (Eugene Mulero)
July 1, 2019Secretary Elaine Chao Touts Positive Train Control Installment at Summit
The U.S. Department of Transportation has recorded progress with the implementation of positive train control technology, the country’s top transportation official indicated recently.
June 28, 2019