FMCSA Unveils Bold New Strategy at MATS


FMCSA ‘on-site investigating’ carrier whose ‘illegal alien’ driver’s crash killed 4 in Indiana Federal regulators say they are now conducting an on-site investigation into a trucking company connected to a fatal crash in Indiana that left four people dead. According to the information provided, the crash involved a commercial driver described as an “illegal alien.”…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is advancing several initiatives affecting motor carriers and drivers, including a nationwide survey to quantify the benefits of adding truck parking, the removal of five electronic logging devices from its registered list, and expanded crash-causation research. The agency is also continuing oversight of non-domiciled commercial learner’s permit (CLP) and…
Trucker and advocate: OOIDA member among finalists for national award An owner-operator who is also active in trucking advocacy has been named a finalist for a national award, with the driver recognized in connection with membership in the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA). The recognition highlights a familiar reality for many professional drivers: the work…
The ‘ingenious strategy’ behind most truckers’ least favorite week of the year: International Roadcheck Each year, truck drivers across North America identify International Roadcheck Week as one of the most disruptive periods on the calendar. The annual inspection initiative, coordinated by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, places additional enforcement resources on highways during a concentrated…
Hey truckers, ever wonder if that next load from overseas could get tangled up in a global tug-of-war? Yeah, China’s getting real nervous about the U.S. pushing deals that might cut their companies out of the worldwide supply chain loop. And guess what? This hits us right in the cab—freight rates, routes, and everything in…
Hey truckers, ever wonder if that next haul of soybeans could mean easier lanes and steadier freight in the Midwest? Well, buckle up because a massive $500 million soybean processing plant just opened its doors in Mitchell, South Dakota, and it’s got the potential to shake up your routes big time. This beast of a…