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Essential guidelines for brake safety: avoiding violations

The North American Brake Safety Week starts on August 25, here’s how to keep your brakes in optimal conditions for the inspection The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) organizes the North American Brake Safety Week every year, focusing on education and inspections of brake systems for commercial vehicles. During this week of intensive inspections, if […]

New California law offers major change in vehicle theft prosecution

The new law aims to tackle the growing concern over attacks on truckers and their trucks A new legislation in California promises to transform the way vehicle burglaries, both passenger and commercial, are addressed, simplifying the process of prosecuting these crimes. The new law, supported by the Independent Drivers Owners-Operators Association, aims to tackle the […]

Texas fuel prices drop in time for Labor Day travel

This drop is encouraging for both residents of the state and travelers, providing widespread relief Drivers in Texas have seen a decrease in gasoline prices this week, with the average reaching $2.99 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch report. This figure represents a 5-cent drop compared to […]

Understanding freight rates: the impact of economic cycles

Freight rates are the main source of revenue for this industry, reflecting the health of the market Freight rates are fundamental in the truckload transportation industry, as they reflect the current market conditions and are subject to numerous fluctuations. Carriers constantly adjust these rates in response to changing industry conditions. A recent article by FleetOwner […]

California Senate to vote on bill increasing weight limits for zero-emission trucks

The California Senate may soon vote on a bill that would clarify the maximum gross weight limit The California State Assembly is about to approve a bill that sets weight limits for trucks powered by natural gas and electric batteries. Previously, adjustments have been made to weight limits for these vehicles: in 2015, a federal […]

The trucking ABCs: abbreviations used in the trucking world

Understanding these terms will help you better grasp how the industry functions and its processes The trucking industry has a specialized language understood only by those who are part of it. In such a dynamic field, it’s common to use multiple abbreviations that truckers learn to recognize quickly over time. Jenna Hume from FleetOwner has […]

In brief: California, AB5, and the future of fuel

California to vote on transportation tax proposals, AB5 law continues to cause controversy, and EIA shares predictions of fuel prices by 2025 California voters face key decisions on transportation funding and tax proposals On November 5, California voters will decide on several tax proposals to fund transportation projects and other purposes. The cities and counties […]

Legislative push for the Truck Parking Safety Enhancement Act

Representatives sent a letter urging to bring the bill to a full House vote In an unprecedented coordinated effort, over a dozen industry interest groups in the trucking sector, led by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), are urging the United States House of Representatives to advance the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act (HR2367). This […]

Combating advanced fraud in freight transportation: challenges and solutions

Fraudsters have adopted advanced tactics to perpetrate fraud in the industry In recent years, advancements in logistics technology have also led to a sophistication in fraudulent schemes, making fraud in the transportation of goods an all-too-familiar term in the transport and logistics sectors. As a result, the supply chain has faced significant uncertainty regarding responsibility […]

Briefs: marijuana reclassification, vehicle fees, and climate grants

The trucking industry goes through new legislation, taxes and subsidies Questions about the proposed reclassification of marijuana The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) supports the recent review by the U.S. Department of Transportation of its drug policy but raises questions about the proposed reclassification of marijuana. OOIDA submitted comments on July 22 regarding the DEA’s […]