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Briefs: CDL testing, EPA environmental exemptions and Pilot Program for Under-21

Trucking industry updates: what’s going on in the transportation industry? Flexibility in CDL testing meets opposition from owner-operators The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposed a regulation titled “Greater Flexibility for Testing and for Drivers After Passing Skills Test” in February, aiming to simplify current regulations for commercial driver’s license (CDL) testing. However, this […]

Stressed out! The states with the highest level of stress and those that do not appear in the ranking

More than 25% of adults in the United States face high levels of stress. Some face serious depression problems. A survey by the American Psychological Association revealed that more than 25% of adults in the United States face high levels of stress, making it difficult for them to carry out their daily activities. The wellness […]

You will never lose your cell phone again: Google launches the Find My Device network

Find My Device is rolling out to Android devices around the world, starting in the U.S. and Canada. With a new, crowdsourced network of over a billion Android devices, Find My Device can help you find your misplaced Android devices and everyday items quickly and securely. Here are five ways you can try it out. […]

Briefs: new legislations in the trucking industry

The EPA, Colorado and Missouri introduce new legislation in the trucking industry Debate among truckers and EPA: truck emission standards The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set new emission standards for trucks, requiring a quarter of sleeper cab tractor-trailers to be “zero-emission” by 2032. These regulations, known as “Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for Heavy-Duty […]

Increasing efficiency: streamlining the transportation administrative process

New bill aims to streamline Transportation Security Administration certification process without compromising safety The Modernization of Transportation Security Credentialing Act aims to streamline the process of obtaining security credentials for commercial drivers. This is achieved through easy access to multiple certifications required in the freight transportation sector. Introduced this month, the initiative aims to reduce […]

Harnessing solar power for cost-efficiency and sustainability

The use of solar energy to power truck cabins can help reduce fuel expenses by decreasing engine idle time Cargo carriers have found a solution to rising costs in various areas to safeguard their profits: the use of solar energy to power truck cabins. Flexible solar panels harvest energy from the sun and store it in […]

Federal Judge upholds AB5 regulations in California trucking law battle

Judge Roger Benítez ruled that AB5 does not violate the Constitution and any issues with it should be addressed politically In 2019, California passed the AB5 law for worker classification. The California Trucking Association filed a lawsuit, leading a district court to issue a preliminary injunction against the law’s enforcement in the trucking sector, which […]

Over 100,000 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks recalled

The recall is due to a problem with the gearshift lever Paccar has announced the recall of over 116,000 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks due to an issue with the gear shift lever. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the connectors of the right transmission lever may be improperly engaged in the affected […]

Risks and price increases in world fuel production

Fuel production disruptions, transportation attacks, and Western sanctions are driving price hikes Disturbances in trade routes and refinery closures have contributed to the rise in global fuel prices. Increases in gasoline and diesel surpass those of crude oil in some major markets. Fuel production disruptions, transportation attacks, and Western sanctions are driving price hikes. Despite […]

Briefs: left lane driving, weigh-in-motion, and diesel price

Colorado bans left lane travel on I-70, Tennessee installs weigh-in-motion technology and EIA releases weekly diesel price report Colorado bans left lane driving on I-70 The Senate Transportation and Energy Committee of Colorado voted to advance a modified bill that would expand the ban on commercial trucks in the left lane on various sections of […]