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Seven charged in New York CDL fraud case involving DMV employees

A group of DMV employees in New York allegedly manipulated the process of obtaining commercial driver’s licenses by allowing applicants who never showed up to receive permits. Former employees of the New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) are facing state government charges for their alleged involvement in a criminal scheme that provided commercial driver’s […]

New action plan targets fraud, safety, and regulatory gaps in U.S. trucking

A roadmap to reform: how TAEC plans to eliminate fraud in American trucking A broad group of state trucking associations has published an action plan identifying seven areas vulnerable to exploitation by malicious actors, as well as proposed solutions to eliminate these fraud schemes. Titled “The Fight for Fairness and Safety: Paving the Way for […]

California DMV unveils revised rules for autonomous truck operations

The California DMV announced a series of proposed revisions aimed at facilitating the testing and eventual deployment of autonomous trucks on the state’s highways. The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced on December 3 a series of proposed revisions aimed at facilitating the testing and eventual deployment of autonomous trucks on the state’s highways, […]

Truck drivers are at high risk of developing diabetes

About 11% of the adult population meets the criteria for prediabetes, and there is a particular group at high risk: truck drivers. Diabetes rates in the United States have increased over the past decade, particularly type 2 diabetes. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 15% of adults in […]

Starting in trucking: required permits, registrations, and compliance

Are you a new carrier? This is what you need to know about permits, registration, and compliance. The trucking industry can be quite challenging for beginners and newcomers. With the large amount of information, processes, permits, and records that only seasoned drivers fully understand, entering the sector can feel overwhelming. Even truckers with many years […]

American manufacturers trigger truck “dumping” investigation

Foreign trailer manufacturers under investigation for alleged “dumping” in the U.S. The U.S. truck market is at the center of a trade dispute. After domestic manufacturers reported that companies from Canada, China, and Mexico were engaging in unfair practices harming the local industry, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) opened an investigation to determine whether […]

FMCSA says no to hours-of-service exemptions

FMCSA rejects two requests for exemptions to hours-of-service rules for commercial drivers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has denied two exemption requests related to Hours of Service (HOS) regulations for commercial motor vehicle drivers, as announced in the Federal Register on December 2. The petitions, submitted by the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) […]

In brief: layoffs and shutdowns in the transportation industry

10 Roads, FedEx and Bollinger Motors announce shutdowns. The trucking industry is reeling. 10 Roads announces shutdown and end of USPS operations 10 Roads, one of the largest mail haulers in the United States, announced Monday that over the next 60 days it will wind down its operations and cease providing services to the U.S. […]

FMCSA tightens oversight of ELDs to prevent fraud and protect drivers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is conducting a comprehensive review of the certification process for electronic logging devices (ELDs). The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is conducting a comprehensive review of the certification process for electronic logging devices (ELDs). The goal is to implement stricter measures against those who “abuse the old self-certification […]

Preparing for Thanksgiving travel: best and worst times to travel

Whether you are a truck driver, a traveler, or simply someone who needs to move around during these days, we share essential information to help you face Thanksgiving week. The government shutdown in the United States caused major disruptions in the transportation industry, especially in the air travel sector. With Thanksgiving already here, travelers and […]