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A compilation of news about the trucking industry.
States pass bills regarding predatory towing
Legislation regarding predatory towing is being reviewed in several state chambers to protect consumers, especially truck drivers. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has been working with states to implement standards that safeguard truckers from unauthorized towing.
In Florida, bill HB179 aims to address abusive towing practices by establishing maximum fees and complaint resolution processes. On the other hand, in Kentucky, bill SB107 has been introduced to regulate fees and enforcement in towing companies, while in Mississippi, bills HB1622 and SB2635 seek to regulate unauthorized towing of commercial vehicles.
Similarly, in Missouri, bill HB2214 protects truckers against excessive charges for unauthorized towing. Additionally, two bills in Virginia seek to prohibit towing requests at accident scenes, protecting drivers from being pressured by towing companies in roadside emergencies.
OOIDA sent letter requesting support for the DRIVE Act
OOIDA sent a letter on February 20 requesting support for the DRIVE Act. In the letter, it explained that speed limiters could make roads less safe by forcing trucks to travel below traffic flow, thereby increasing the risk of accidents.
The DRIVE Act aims to prevent the FMCSA from moving forward with regulations requiring speed limiters on heavy trucks. OOIDA, representing small business truckers, opposes these limiters and supports HR3039. In total, HR3039 has 36 co-sponsors, while the Senate bill has nine.
The FMCSA is expected to propose in May a requirement for most commercial vehicles to use a speed limiting device. Although the proposed maximum speed has not yet been revealed, options of 60, 65, and 68 mph are being considered, all significantly slower than traffic flow on many U.S. roads. The idea has faced resistance among truckers, with thousands expressing opposition when the FMCSA announced its plans in 2022, receiving around 15,000 comments, the majority from truckers disagreeing with the regulation.
Weekly diesel prices in the U.S.
According to data published by the Energy Information Administration, the national average price of a gallon of diesel decreased by 5.1 cents in the week ending February 26th.
The national average now stands at $4.058 per gallon. The average price of a gallon of diesel by region, according to the EIA report, is as follows:
- Lower Atlantic – $4.120
- Central Atlantic – $4.324
- California – $5.225
- East Coast – $4.185
- West Coast – $4.692
- Gulf Coast – $3.768
- Midwest – $3.961
- Rocky Mountains – $3.999
Volvo Pushes Beyond Diesel with New Hydrogen Combustion Truck Trials
Volvo Trucks is once again taking the lead, beginning road tests with heavy trucks equipped with hydrogen combustion engines.
Trucker Fashion: A Revolution Born on the Road That Still Sets the Trend
Trucker fashion remains relevant due to its authenticity, its seamless integration into streetwear, and its reinterpretation by luxury brands, consolidating itself as a revolution born on the road that evolved from a work uniform into a global cultural symbol
North Dakota among states regaining non-domiciled CDL authority
North Dakota will reissue approximately 150 of the 526 CDLs and CLPs for non-resident drivers that were active during the FMCSA audit.
The Growing Threat of Chameleon Fleets
A CBS ‘60 Minutes’ investigation exposes the rise of ‘Chameleon Fleets’ in the U.S. trucking industry.
US transportation begins to show signs of recovery
With tonnage at record levels and rates on the rise, carriers are leading the expansion of the logistics market. If the forecasts hold true, years of uncertainty could be over.
Trump Administration Restarts California Pipeline to Lower Gasoline Prices
Under Trump, the restart of the Santa Ynez Pipeline aims to boost local crude supply and impact gasoline prices amid persistently high energy costs in California.
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